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David City girls track and field finish as district runner-up David City girls track and field claimed the District C-6 runner-up plaque after qualifying four individuals and one relay to state. Columbus High’s Marcus Beltran signs with Southeast Community College soccer Marcus Beltran signed with Southeast Community College on Wednesday to continue soccer career. ’We made it’: Scotus honors grads May 12 Hundreds of Scotus Central Catholic High School students, family members and well-wishers gathered in the school’s activity center to congratulate graduating seniors. Tyson dumped more than 100 million pounds of waste into Nebraska waterways, report says Tyson plants in Nebraska discharged more than 111 million pounds of waste into nearby waterways from 2018-2022, more than double the state with the next-highest concentration of discharged pollutants. Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach One group trying to lay the groundwork for a second Donald Trump administration is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an "America First" national security agenda. Northern Lights returns Saturday night for some after a historic Friday night The most significant geomagnetic storm since at least 2003 brought the Northern Lights to places that have rarely seen them before. Parts of America will have another chance Saturday night if you missed it. Lakeview’s Ayshia DeLancey signs to play softball at Northeast CC Lakeview senior Ayshia DeLancey signed with Northeast Community College on May 1 to continue her softball career after starting all four seasons for the Lady Vikes. Columbus Community Hospital awards scholarships to area students Columbus Community Hospital recently announced the winners of its 2024 scholarships. Fifteen local students received $7,800 to further their educations. Lakeview seniors Adame, Dominguez and Line sign to college football programs Bert Adame and Yordi Dominguez of Lakeview signed with Midland University and Derek Line signed with Concordia University. Izaguirre and Reilly vie for open Platte County Board of Supervisors seat Platte County Board of Supervisors District 6 candidates Quelbin Izaguirre and Ron Reilly are vying for an open seat, as incumbent Jerry Engdahl is not seeking reelection. Area track and field athletes qualify for state Boone Central, Cross County, High Plains, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, Humphrey St. Francis, Osceola and Twin River qualified track and field athletes for the state meet. What ideas do you have for Columbus Public Library? I recently had the opportunity to attend the Public Library Association conference in Columbus, Ohio, thanks to a scholarship from the Three Rivers Library System. It was truly mind-blowing! What a boost to see over 7,500 public librarians all gathered together because they wanted to get ide… Columbus High golf closes regular season at Norfolk Columbus took 16th as a team in the Discoverers final meet of the 2024 regular season. ’Why We Stand’: Columbus Alum Dillon Krueger writes children’s book about National Anthem Dillon Krueger, a CHS alum, veteran and father, decided six years ago to write a book about the National Anthem. Recently, he republished it under his own company. A solar storm will produce northern lights over the US. Find out where to look for the aurora borealis this weekend Northern locations in the U.S. are best for viewing the northern lights, but clouds will interfere in many spots. ’We thought it was important’: CPS’ Nicole Anderson nominated for School Communication Director of the Year award Columbus Public Schools’ Communication Director Nicole Anderson was recently nominated for the National School Public Relations Association’s School Communication Director of the Year award. Learn the stroke warning signs during National Stroke Awareness Month Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, and every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Columbus Community Hospital is committed to helping stroke patients achieve the best possible long-term outcomes. From emergency medical treatment to rehabilitation, CCH is the whe… Ride around the block A 1947 American LaFrance Series 700 pumper truck from the Columbus Area Antique Fire Apparatus Preservation Society museum rolls down 14th Street on May 7. Schuyler boys fall to Bennington in overtime in state quarterfinals After scoring in the 1st minute in Thursday’s state quarterfinal, Schuyler boys fell to Bennington 2-1 in overtime as the Badgers scored in the 7th and 90th minutes. Nebraska staff touts new features of ‘best football building in the world’ No more hardhats are necessary for recruiting tours. Nebraska’s sparkling Osborne Legacy Complex is coming online and Husker staffers offer plenty of reasons why it’s a game changer. Jordyn Donner selected to attend Girls State in Lincoln The Rising City American Legion Auxiliary has announced Jordyn Donner, a junior at Shelby-Rising City Public School as their delegate to Girls State in Lincoln from June 2-8. Clare Willis to attend Girls State in Lincoln The Shelby American Legion Auxiliary has announced Clare Willis as their delegate to Girls State in Lincoln from June 2-8. Ex-Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry indicted in DC for lying to FBI agents The DOJ seems intent on dragging Jeff Fortenberry "around the country to face one trial after another until it can secure a conviction that actually holds up," a spokesman said. Aquinas Catholic Broadcast Journalism Team earns fifth-place finish at state The Aquinas Catholic Broadcast Journalism Team achieved a fifth-place finish at the 2024 NSAA State Championships in Class C on April 22. The team members showcased their skills under the leadership and direction of Jean Brown and Tony Smith. Agriculture aviation executive Storm seeks Dist. 23 seat Jared Storm says he, "never planned on running for office," but he decided to seek the Nebraska Legislature District 23 seat to battle what he says is in his opinion is, "the woke, radical left" across Nebraska and represent conservative values. French touts ’freedom, integrity’ in bid...