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  Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 62F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%..
  
  Tonight
  
  Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 62F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%.
  
  Updated: June 17, 2019 @ 4:07 pm
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I-29 reopens between Omaha and Sioux City

I-29 reopens between Omaha and Sioux City

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Moos hires Lisa Johnson to take over NU women's golf program

Moos hires Lisa Johnson to take over NU women's golf program

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Five years ago: Scenes of devastation in Pilger

Five years ago: Scenes of devastation in Pilger

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Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi collapses, dies during court appearance

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Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

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Fashion icon, heiress Gloria Vanderbilt dead at 95

Fashion icon, heiress Gloria Vanderbilt dead at 95

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Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

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Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

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Today In History, June 17: O.J. Simpson

Today In History, June 17: O.J. Simpson

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'Each table is a small victory' — How volunteers and salvage lumber are helping flood victims

'Each table is a small victory' — How volunteers and salvage lumber are helping flood victims

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All-star band to team up at Duncan Ribfest

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All-star band to team up at Duncan Ribfest

Behlen celebrates 35 years of local ownership in Columbus

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Behlen celebrates 35 years of local ownership in Columbus

Fighting for survivors: 2019 Relay For Life of Platte County gets new venue

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Fighting for survivors: 2019 Relay For Life of Platte County gets new venue

American Legion to retire flags Friday

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American Legion to retire flags Friday

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Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

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Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

Crime and Courts

Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

Crime and Courts

Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

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Columbus neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Berg

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Helen Berg

Travis Kula

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Travis Kula

Travis Kula

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Travis Kula

James "Jim" R. Loseke

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'This is home': Olk takes pride in helping hometown

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'This is home': Olk takes pride in helping hometown

Fighting for survivors: 2019 Relay For Life of Platte County gets new venue

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Fighting for survivors: 2019 Relay For Life of Platte County gets new venue

Crime & Courts

Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

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Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

Crime and Courts

Trail enters plea to improper disposal of Sydney Loofe's remains; jury selection begins for murder trial

Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

Crime and Courts

Man accused of killing Douglas couple dies at Lincoln Correctional Center

PUBLIC RECORD - June 12-13

Crime and Courts

PUBLIC RECORD - June 12-13

Crime and Courts

Bellwood man has post-release supervision revoked following probation revocation

PUBLIC RECORD - June 7-11

Crime and Courts

PUBLIC RECORD - June 7-11

2 dead in suspected murder-suicide in Gothenburg

Crime and Courts

2 dead in suspected murder-suicide in Gothenburg

Sports

Moos hires Lisa Johnson to take over NU women's golf program

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Moos hires Lisa Johnson to take over NU women's golf program

Videos: Gary Woodland shows he is 'pretty good' in winning US Open: Breaking down the latest in sports

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Videos: Gary Woodland shows he is 'pretty good' in winning US Open: Breaking down the latest in sports

Sunday Legion Scoreboard 6/16

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Sunday Legion Scoreboard 6/16

Signs of a summer Husker 2020 recruiting warmup should quell any concern of 'slow' start

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Signs of a summer Husker 2020 recruiting warmup should quell any concern of 'slow' start

Vanderbilt's Martin overcomes CWS opening-round 'jitters' with leadoff blast in historic day at TD Ameritrade Park

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Vanderbilt's Martin overcomes CWS opening-round 'jitters' with leadoff blast in historic day at TD Ameritrade Park

Lashley finishes one-under par at U.S. Open after final-round 72

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Lashley finishes one-under par at U.S. Open after final-round 72

Husker women investing in better season in hopes of returning to postseason

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Husker women investing in better season in hopes of returning to postseason

A good indication that Harvell is joining Bolt's Husker baseball staff

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A good indication that Harvell is joining Bolt's Husker baseball staff

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Opinion

Great American stories never told

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Great American stories never told

Pro-life Nebraska

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Pro-life Nebraska

We need another baby boom!

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We need another baby boom!

A future without Alzheimer’s

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A future without Alzheimer’s

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Five years ago: Scenes of devastation in Pilger

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Five years ago: Scenes of devastation in Pilger

Pilger was hit by twin tornadoes on June 16, 2014. Take a look at photos of the damage.

Stars we've lost so far in 2019

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Stars we've lost so far in 2019

Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

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Photos: Aubrey Trail appears in court

The fastest growing jobs of 2018

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The fastest growing jobs of 2018

Today’s top pics: None can catch Woodland at U.S. Open and more

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Today’s top pics: None can catch Woodland at U.S. Open and more

Today's Birthdays, June 17: Newt Gingrich

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Today's Birthdays, June 17: Newt Gingrich

Today In History, June 17: O.J. Simpson

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Today In History, June 17: O.J. Simpson

Nation & World

Explosion levels New Jersey home; 1 injured

Explosion levels New Jersey home; 1 injured

Lawyers ask board to spare condemned Georgia man's life

Lawyers ask board to spare condemned Georgia man's life

US restores some aid but vows no more without migrant action

US restores some aid but vows no more without migrant action

Report: Childhood poverty persists in fast-growing Southwest

Report: Childhood poverty persists in fast-growing Southwest

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Police accuse New Hampshire woman of pushing her dog in a lake and watching it drown

Police accuse New Hampshire woman of pushing her dog in a lake and watching it drown

Photos: Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt, 1924-2019

Photos: Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt, 1924-2019

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Stars we've lost so far in 2019

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Stars we've lost so far in 2019

Travel dilemmas: TSA's fine line on CBD oil

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Travel dilemmas: TSA's fine line on CBD oil

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Bangz Hair Salon

2719 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Great Plains State Bank

3423-21st Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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