Columbus Area United Way kicks off community campaign and celebrates local pacesetter companies

COLUMBUS — Columbus Area United Way is closer to their campaign goal thanks to the local Pacesetter companies and their commitment to our local community.

UNK continues strong showing in annual ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again recognized among the top universities in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its latest “Best Colleges” rankings last week.

Gov. Pillen issues statement on passing of friend, former senator Rupp

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen released a statement on the passing of former state senator and friend Lee Rupp. Rupp, who was born near Monroe, died Sept. 20 in Columbus. Following a career with Nebraska Game and Parks, he ran for and won the seat representing District 22.

Gov. Pillen honors 2025 Governor’s Wellness Award recipients

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen honored 21 Nebraska businesses with the 2025 Governor’s Wellness Award, highlighting their evidence-based worksite wellness programs.

Loup hosting Public Power Week events

The public is invited to Public Power Week events throughout Loup Power District’s service territory on Oct. 6–10.Public Power Week is held the first week of October every year to help customers understand the benefits of public power.

TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD

FULLERTON — The Fullerton Marching Band spends their mornings marching and practicing their music on the streets of Fullerton. Now they are taking their show on the road.Fullerton will travel to Columbus on Saturday for the 51st annual Columbus Marching Festival. The parade begins at 10 a.m.