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Columbus, Nebraska
Joined December 2014
Black Market Pizza started sharing Cork and Barrel's kitchen in 2025. Now, the pizza business is preparing to take over the entire space.
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A homicide suspect fatally shot Friday by law enforcement and his alleged victim were identified Sunday in a press release from the Nebraska State Patrol.
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Here are a few ideas to help get you out of your grilled cheese rut.
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All Bomgaars locations will donate 5% of sales made Sunday, Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to local charities as part of its annual Ladies Night promotion.
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Columbus scored 21 unanswered points in the second half of the Discoverers’ 50-20 win over North Platte on Friday in North Platte.
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Longtime former LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown has died, the university confirmed Friday, Oct. 23. He was 90 years old.
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The Nebraska State Patrol alerted the public Friday about an active investigation occurring in Butler County.
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The final week of the regular season will see playoff spots secured and seasons closed.
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The final race of the 2026 cross country season is set to begin at noon Friday in Kearney.
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The Sahara Lounge brings a unique offering to the french fry game with beef tallow fries at a bowling alley burger counter, upping fry guy Jared Barton's expectations
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The road to state starts Monday. Find opponents, sites and match times for Nebraska’s volleyball districts and subdistricts.
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A pair of turnovers - including a 40-yard pick-six - earned one former Discoverer the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference player of the week honors.
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Efficient offensive performances, a freshman leading an upset bid and a rare passing performance headline this week's standouts.
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CHS senior Raj Gone was named a semifinalist in September for the National Merit Scholarship, one of 16,000 nationwide, opening doors for his academic future after graduation.
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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts praises the $1 billion investment BD Medical recently announced for its Nebraska sites, specifically the contributions to supply chain sturdiness.
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It’s time for some new weeknight dinner inspiration. This cashew chicken is incredibly simple but has tons of flavor thanks to cashews and a yummy sauce.
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Chris Backemeyer, congressional candidate running against U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, gives a short summary of his town hall visit to Columbus on Oct. 9 and sums up his campaign purpose.
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Scotus Central outscored Logan View 42-8 after falling down by two scores early.
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HOOPER — Scotus Central running back Bode Roberts rushed for three touchdowns while the defense posted a second-half shutout to secure a 42-24 Shamrocks win Friday over Logan View.
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Freeze Warning Expiring This Morning
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