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Six candidates are competing for three seats on the Lakeview Community Schools Board of Education.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week's midterm elections.

Grab your costume. Bring your candy bag. Scare on the Square returns Thursday with more than 50 trunks and plenty of Halloween fun.

The 2026 NSAA Cross Country Championship was held Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Kearney Country Club.

For Women4Her, a $5,000 grant means a chance to grow. For the nonprofit awarding it, the money also makes a point about Nebraska politics.

The first games of the postseason got underway Monday night.

The 2026 cross country season closed Friday in Kearney with the Columbus area being held off the medal stand in all four classes.

Six area football teams will carry on their seasons into the postseason.

"Star Trek" alum Walter Koenig has died at 90 years old. The actor, known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original sci-fi series, died Sunday surrounded by his daughter and niece at his home in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed Monday.

Black Market Pizza started sharing Cork and Barrel's kitchen in 2025. Now, the pizza business is preparing to take over the entire space.

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.

Here are a few ideas to help get you out of your grilled cheese rut.

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.

Columbus scored 21 unanswered points in the second half of the Discoverers’ 50-20 win over North Platte on Friday in North Platte.

Longtime former LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown has died, the university confirmed Friday, Oct. 23. He was 90 years old.

The Nebraska State Patrol alerted the public Friday about an active investigation occurring in Butler County.

The final week of the regular season will see playoff spots secured and seasons closed.

The final race of the 2026 cross country season is set to begin at noon Friday in Kearney.

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

The road to state starts Monday. Find opponents, sites and match times for Nebraska’s volleyball districts and subdistricts.