School data breached nationally

FULLERTON — PowerSchool, a cloud-based software platform used by schools across the country, announced that they became aware of a data breach that affected some of its clients last month.Unauthorized access to the company’s platforms began on Dec. 19 and ended on Dec. 28, according to published...

'Winner-take-all’ introduced in Legislature

LINCOLN —At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, last week Senator Loren Lippincott introduced LB3 to restore Nebraska to a winner-take-all system of awarding electoral votes in presidential elections.“I am grateful to Senator Lippincott for his leadership in restoring winner-take-all,” Pillen said.

Troopers urge preparedness ahead of winter storm

LINCOLN — As the first strong winter storm of the season is expected to impact most of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Patrol urges drivers to be prepared.“Different portions of the state have already received some winter weather, but this storm is expected to impact all of Nebraska this weekend,”...

Loup board OKs 2025 retail rate change

COLUMBUS —The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting.

Amazon distribution facility coming to Columbus

COLUMBUS — A “last-mile” Amazon distribution facility will be coming to Columbus in 2025, according to Loup Power District.“This facility will allow expedited service to Amazon customers in our service territory” said Todd Duren, Co-Chair of the Columbus Economic Council and Vice President of...