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- Columbus, NE (68601)
  
  Today
  
  Mostly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph..
  
  Tonight
  
  Thunderstorms likely this evening. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
  
  Updated: May 26, 2019 @ 7:42 am
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At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

Eve's big year: Jacobson thriving in chamber and future fund roles

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Eve's big year: Jacobson thriving in chamber and future fund roles

MATT LINDBERG The Columbus Telegram

Eve Jacobson made her way around Dusters Restaurant on an early March evening preparing a slideshow for an event hours after working on Columbus Area Future Fund initiatives. And before the night was over, she would go home and plan her wedding.

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At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

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'Typical Husker baseball': Behind Palkert’s effort, NU bounces back against Michigan to reach final

'Typical Husker baseball': Behind Palkert’s effort, NU bounces back against Michigan to reach final

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Steven M. Sipple: NU wonderfully predictable in one way, and one win from Big Ten tourney title

Steven M. Sipple: NU wonderfully predictable in one way, and one win from Big Ten tourney title

Updated 7 hrs ago

Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

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Iowa ag tech startup tests autonomous planter in Nebraska

Iowa ag tech startup tests autonomous planter in Nebraska

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Big Ten baseball: Gophers stay alive with win over Buckeyes

Big Ten baseball: Gophers stay alive with win over Buckeyes

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Husker OL Wilson capitalized on chance to start in 2018, now he's looking to build

Husker OL Wilson capitalized on chance to start in 2018, now he's looking to build

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Husker baseball notes: Frazier plays key role in Huskers' run; Perry gets NU started on right foot

Husker baseball notes: Frazier plays key role in Huskers' run; Perry gets NU started on right foot

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Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

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Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

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The ultimate garage sale guide for this weekend

The ultimate garage sale guide for this weekend

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Tornado season is here: Weather experts talk what to do to stay safe

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Tornado season is here: Weather experts talk what to do to stay safe

Many business projects taking shape throughout Columbus

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Many business projects taking shape throughout Columbus

Car show to rumble through Pawnee Park

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Car show to rumble through Pawnee Park

Home Builders Association advocating for homeowners, Columbus as a whole

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Home Builders Association advocating for homeowners, Columbus as a whole

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Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

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Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

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Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

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Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

The ultimate garage sale guide for this weekend

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The ultimate garage sale guide for this weekend

Obituaries

Marilyn Eugenia Gustafson Holmberg

Obituaries

Marilyn Eugenia Gustafson Holmberg

James "Mac" J. McIntosh

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James "Mac" J. McIntosh

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Susie Korth

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Columbus readies for Memorial Day program

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Columbus readies for Memorial Day program

Coming full circle: Mueller's big aspirations helping Columbus grow

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Coming full circle: Mueller's big aspirations helping Columbus grow

Crime & Courts

Court sentences

Crime and Courts

Court sentences

PUBLIC RECORD - May 23-24

Crime and Courts

PUBLIC RECORD - May 23-24

PUBLIC RECORD - May 17-21

Crime and Courts

PUBLIC RECORD - May 17-21

Hammons sentenced to years of probation

Crime and Courts

Hammons sentenced to years of probation

Federal prosecutors say Omaha man bilked Medicare of more than $670K in multi-state scam

Crime and Courts

Federal prosecutors say Omaha man bilked Medicare of more than $670K in multi-state scam

Young child who died in I-80 crash near Gretna identified

Crime and Courts

Young child who died in I-80 crash near Gretna identified

Police: Man killed in shooting at 27th and Holdrege

Crime and Courts

Police: Man killed in shooting at 27th and Holdrege

Sports

'Typical Husker baseball': Behind Palkert’s effort, NU bounces back against Michigan to reach final

Huskers

'Typical Husker baseball': Behind Palkert’s effort, NU bounces back against Michigan to reach final

Steven M. Sipple: NU wonderfully predictable in one way, and one win from Big Ten tourney title

Huskers

Steven M. Sipple: NU wonderfully predictable in one way, and one win from Big Ten tourney title

Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

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Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

Big Ten baseball: Gophers stay alive with win over Buckeyes

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Big Ten baseball: Gophers stay alive with win over Buckeyes

Husker OL Wilson capitalized on chance to start in 2018, now he's looking to build

Huskers

Husker OL Wilson capitalized on chance to start in 2018, now he's looking to build

Husker baseball notes: Frazier plays key role in Huskers' run; Perry gets NU started on right foot

Huskers

Husker baseball notes: Frazier plays key role in Huskers' run; Perry gets NU started on right foot

Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

Huskers

Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

CHS girls hoops camp will feature former camper now a Euro league player

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CHS girls hoops camp will feature former camper now a Euro league player

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May 25, 2019

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May 22, 2019

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May 24, 2019

Platte Valley Humane Society

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Opinion

Honor the fallen by hiring veterans

Columnists

Honor the fallen by hiring veterans

The invasion of America is not fake

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The invasion of America is not fake

Graduation is a declaration of independence – and of hope

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Graduation is a declaration of independence – and of hope

Reflecting on Memorial Day

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Reflecting on Memorial Day

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Photos: At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

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Photos: At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

A likely tornado killed at least two people as it destroyed a motel, roared through a nearby mobile home park and caused significant damage in the Oklahoma City area, officials said Sunday.

Today's Birthdays, May 26: Stevie Nicks

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Today's Birthdays, May 26: Stevie Nicks

Today In History, May 26: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

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Today In History, May 26: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

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Photos: Second time's a charm for Huskers against Michigan

Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

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Memorial Day: Remembering Nebraskans loved and lost

Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

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Photos: Saturday morning breakfast with the Huskers, Wolverines in Omaha

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At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

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Mayor says 2 dead after tornado roars through Oklahoma town

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Photos: At least 2 dead after likely tornado roars through Oklahoma town

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Super Saver Grocery & Pharmacy

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