Columbus high hires new girl's tennis coach

Columbus High School Director of Athletics and Activities Tim Kwapnioski has announced the hiring of Petya (Simeonova) McCulloch as the new head coach of the Columbus High School girls tennis program.

June 30, 2026Updated: June 30, 2026
By Brenden Flood

Regional

Hay Springs rescinds fireworks ban

The Hay Springs City Council voted this week to rescind its earlier resolution banning fireworks. The ban had been put in place due to dry conditions, high fire danger and several large fires burning in the region.

Cherry County zoning administrator resigns

Cherry County is once again searching for a zoning administrator.

Health insurance costs creating tough decisions for local leaders

Raise taxes, cut services or make employees pay more for their health insurance? That’s the question several governing bodies in Cherry County are facing. 

New wildfire northwest of Crawford grows to more than 1100 acres

A new wildfire burning north of the South Fork Fire burn area has grown to an estimated 1,164 acres, according to Watch Duty.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska's claims in South Platte River, Perkins County Canal dispute

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska's claims in South Platte River, Perkins County Canal dispute

Sidney seventh grader finishes first two rounds in state civics bee

Chloe Sparks says she isn't a reader, but she enjoyed the research that came with competing in the Civics Bee. She placed third in regional competition and passed through the first two rounds in state.