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Jul 21, 20231 min read

NSP Makes Arrest in Boone County Sexual Assault Investigation

JULY 21, 2023 (NORFOLK, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man on multiple counts of...

Jul 20, 20231 min read

Spence VS Crawford Fight Live at Big 10 Sports Bar!

Big 10 Sports Bar and Grill Presents: Crawford vs. Spence LIVE on Pay-Per-View July 29th! Fight starts at 7:00 PM. NO Cover Charge! ...

Jul 20, 20232 min read

The Transformative Impact of the 30/64 Connector Project

Over the course of the past year, Todd Duren, the Vice President of Corporate Services at Loup Public Power District, conducted a...

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Columbus Community Building Hosting Cornerstone Ceremony July 22nd

The Columbus Community Building had its grand opening a couple of weeks ago, and now there's going to be a special ceremony to lay the...

Jul 19, 20231 min read

Big 10 is hosting their first annual 4 person golf scramble on September 23rd!

-Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 8:45 a.m. -The event will start with a Shotgun Start at 9 a.m. -Scoring and prize...

Jul 18, 20231 min read

Platte County Detention Facility Set for Upgrades

The Platte County Detention Facility is preparing for upgrades this year, as approved by the Platte County Board of Supervisors. B-D...

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Big Pals-Little Pals Annual Car Wash: Washing Cars for a Worthy Cause

Throughout the summer season, various charitable organizations, causes, and businesses set up car washes in parking lots across the...

Jul 16, 20231 min read

Hit and Run at Madison County Fair Parking Lot Leads to Arrest

On July 15th at 11:15 PM, Madison County Deputies were dispatched to the Madison County Fairgrounds North Parking Lot to assist a female...

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Drought Continues to Retreat Across the State

Nebraska's drought conditions have significantly improved this month due to consistent rainfall, particularly in the severely affected...

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Beat the Summer Heat with Kildare Repair!

🔧🌿🌧️ Kildare Repair: Calling all Columbus Residents! 🌧️🌿🔧 With the recent downpours in our beautiful city, it's no surprise that...

Jul 13, 20232 min read

Theresa Grape Takes the Reins: New Director of Columbus Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

(Columbus, Neb.) - Theresa Grape, the newly appointed Director of the Columbus Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), is determined...

Jul 13, 20233 min read

Columbus Community Building Unveiled as a Beacon of Collaboration and Progress

(Columbus, Neb.) - After years of careful planning and tireless work, the Columbus Community Building officially welcomed the public on...

Apr 28, 20231 min read

Transcendence Salon & Medical Spa

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners Transcendence Salon & Medical Spa is now hiring! Are you an experienced...

Apr 27, 20231 min read

New Closure for the US-30 Improvement Project in Columbus

April 27, 2023 (Norfolk, Neb.) – Weather permitting, 3rd Avenue, north of U.S. Highway 30 (US‑30), will be closed to traffic starting on...

Apr 27, 20233 min read

Pawnee Plunge: New Rates and Exciting Changes for Summer 2023

(Columbus, Neb.) - The Pawnee Plunge water park is set to commence its summer season on Memorial Day weekend, featuring new daily pass...

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Community Takes Control: Columbus Parks and Recreation Department Seeks Public Input for Renovations

In 2022, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department made plans for renovations to Pawnee and Gerrard parks. To ensure that the public...

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Late Goal Sends Columbus and Kearney to Shootout

On Saturday, Nick Bennett of Columbus scored a late goal to tie the game 1-1 against Kearney and force overtime. Despite both teams being...

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Scotus Golf Team Wins Dual Against Schuyler Led by Mason Gonka's Impressive Performance

In a dual match against Schuyler on Monday, Mason Gonka led the Shamrocks of Scotus Central Catholic to victory with a score of 42, the...

Apr 26, 20232 min read

Columbus Soccer Complex: Local Organizations Collaborate to Establish New Management Agreement

The Columbus City Council has granted a group of local organizations approximately nine months to collaborate and create a new formal...

Apr 24, 20231 min read

Upcoming Road Closures May "Stink" For Some Residents

(Columbus, Neb.) - The City of Columbus has announced that the northbound entrance into Wagner’s Lake, Cottonwood Drive, and the...

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