State News

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

News Staff

Saturday, September 27, 2025

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

News Staff

Saturday, September 27, 2025

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

Jack Reeg

Reeg makes first appearance in court

News Staff

Friday, September 26, 2025

COLUMBUS — Court documents reveal what led to the death of a Fullerton woman earlier this month.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, made his first court appearance on Thursday. He is charged with second degree murder, terroristic threats and two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Loup hosting Public Power Week events

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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.

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Hunter safety class coming to Fullerton

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

FULLERTON — A Nebraska Hunt Safe Session is coming to Fullerton.Jon Epley is organizing a class on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Nance County Veteran’s Memorial Museum. Registration is available at the Nebraska Game & Parks website.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers joins the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit against Ticketmaster

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday in filing a lawsuit against Ticketmaster, L.L.C., and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Ticketmaster”) to put a stop to deceptive pricing that hurts both performers and fans alike.

Columbus Area United Way partners with area organizations to offer presentations on child care related tax credits

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

COLUMBUS — Access to quality early childhood care impacts every community in Nebraska. It is a complex issue—balancing affordability for families, meeting licensing requirements, and supporting a professional, well-trained workforce.

Precious H.E.A.R.T.S to host remembrance service

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

COLUMBUS — For families who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, remembrance can be an important step in the healing process. The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation invites community members to honor and remember those lives through the Precious H.E.A.R.T.S.

More than 50 vendors bring unique shopping to Aksarben Stock Show

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Nebraska State Fair announced earlier this week a robust shopping experience awaiting visitors at the 98th Annual Aksarben Stock Show, which takes place at the Fonner Park Campus Sept. 25-28.

Thirty-Fifth annual Columbus Area “Life Chain” to be held Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Sunday, Oct. 5 is designated as Life Chain Sunday across the nation. Columbus-area churches will come together with other Nebraska communities and over 1,000 communities in the United States and Canada to pray together for the end of abortion and for the victims of abortion.