First National Bank of Omaha and Walmart have announced six-figure donations to help flood victims in the Midwest.
An Omaha-based company has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Seward, which is expected to create nearly 100 jobs.
A federal judge in Lincoln sentenced a 63-year-old Nebraska man to six months of incarceration Tuesday for assaulting a U.S. marshal in Omaha during his arrest on a warrant in 2017.
Historic flooding is causing huge headaches for both freight and passenger railroads in Nebraska and surrounding states.
Businesses appear to be taking the city's mandatory water restrictions to heart.
Madison, Wis. – Chase Burgess, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Columbus, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.
Ed Elm of Columbus has retired from Loup Power District after nearly 42 years of service.
A local business recently announced its plans to move into the old Bomgaars Supply store located along west 23rd Street.
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State senators and now Gov. Pete Ricketts are endorsing the age-old concept that it's nice to share.
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A proposed new Nebraska business attraction and development incentive package encountered considerable pushback Wednesday from members of the Legislature's Revenue Committee who were largely concerned about long-term costs.
About 1,500 rural Nebraskans will get a boost in internet speeds thanks to Windstream and the Public Service Commission.
A Blue Hill resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against NextEra, alleging that its wind turbines are a nuisance to nearby homeowners.
Nebraska officials canceled an $84 million Medicaid eligibility and enrollment system upgrade in December after about $6 million in state tax dollars had been spent on the project.
Nebraska has been cited by Site Selection Magazine as the state demonstrating the most outstanding economic development achievements in the nation for the third year in a row.
Athletico Physical Therapy partnered with Excel Physical Therapy in late 2017 with the goal of offering a higher level of service to patients. As part of the progression of this partnership, Excel Physical Therapy’s Founder Mike Berlin, PT and Columbus native (Columbus High School class of 1…
Windstream Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday.
Behlen Mfg. Co. is proud to announce Mick Yrkoski has accepted the position of Maintenance Manager. In his new role Mick is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the operations of all equipment and facility for effective maintenance, preventative, and repair programs as well a…
Behlen Mfg. Co. is proud to announce Quintin Prior has accepted the position of Vice President of Information Technology. In his new role, he is responsible for the oversight and management of all technology driven aspects of the company and will work with the Leadership team to achieve the …
Park Ridge, IL— Tyson Owens of Strategic Legacy Advisors Inc. in Columbus, NE has qualified for Court of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for their membership in the MDRT organization. Tyson Owens’ membership equips them with tools and resources to better serve their local community.
Nebraska's banks reached a big new milestone in 2018.
Gov. Pete Ricketts said Tuesday his recent trade mission to Mexico focused on "strengthening our business and trade relationships with public officials" in an effort to expand trade opportunities.
A study done by four University of Nebraska-Lincoln economists shows the state's ethanol industry has been growing over the past three years, despite lower corn prices.
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Legislation to eliminate a state income tax break that provides tens of millions of dollars of benefits largely targeted to a small number of high-income Nebraskans ran into a buzz saw of opposition Wednesday.
Google on Wednesday announced plans to build a data center in the Omaha area.
Consumer confidence rose in Nebraska in January, while business confidence declined slightly but stayed at a strong level, according to the latest monthly surveys from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
It's the largest industrial project being completed in David City in recent history.
A former Cabela's employee has announced the launch of an ecommerce company focused on selling outdoors products.
A company that wants to build a wind farm in southern Lancaster County also is considering putting a large solar farm in northeast Nebraska.
Three Nebraska wind farms have filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Public Power District alleging the utility is improperly attempting to cancel power purchase agreements a decade or more before they expire.
NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska recently recognized John Lohr for his 12 years of service on the Board of Directors (2007-2018). John was very instrumental in the planning meetings to have NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska expand the service area to include the City of Columbus. John has bee…
Hy-Vee Inc. this week launched a campaign called “Feed the Need” to help replenish local food banks across its eight-state region.
The holidays have come and gone. Many are getting back into their daily routines or working hard at keeping their New Year resolutions!
The Nebraska Community Foundation on Friday formally welcomed Columbus' own K.C. Belitz to its team.
A small Kansas City-based radio network has announced plans to launch a new statewide radio news network in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Radio Network shut down Tuesday.
Union Pacific has filed a lawsuit defending its right to fire an engineer who defecated on a train car.
A handful of the more than two dozen elderly care facilities that were taken over by the state last year are likely to close.
Coke fans, it's not your day.
Another retailer is leaving Lincoln.
Low-fare air carrier Allegiant Airlines has announced a new flight to Florida from Omaha.
Rod Yates likes to think of himself as the Tom Brady of the outlet industry.
Data has shown for some time that Nebraska's metro areas, particularly Omaha and Lincoln, have had much higher job growth than the state's rural areas.
Union Bank & Trust recently hired Wade Shonka as an Agricultural Loan Officer.
Alicia Fisher doesn’t run her chiropractic business in a conventional manner, but her methodology allows her to cast a wider net to bring in an assortment of customers who appreciate a no-nonsense approach to spinal treatment.
