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Nebraska DOT 'hoping' flooding will recede but is not sure when Highway 30 will reopen

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1 year ago

March 1, 2025

Nebraska DOT 'hoping' flooding will recede but is not sure when Highway 30 will reopen

COLUMBUS, Neb. (KLKN) – As floodwater continued to rise Friday, Highway 30 near Columbus was almost completely submerged.

It was the latest sign of overwhelmed rivers and streams in eastern Nebraska.

Authorities blocked off the roadway from Highway 39 in Silver Creek to Highway 81 south of Columbus.

State transportation workers put in long hours trying to keep people safe and off the road.

“The crew before us did a full 24-hour shift,” said Tegan McLean, a Nebraska Department of Transportation employee. “They were out here 7 a.m. yesterday morning, and we relieved them 7 a.m. this morning.”

SEE ALSO: Flooding closes highway in eastern Nebraska as rivers rise

The highway’s closure caused significant disruptions.

Neighbors said they’re seeing a lot more trucks on other roads due to the closure.

NDOT is still uncertain about how much melted snow and ice will contribute to rising waters.

“We’re planning and hoping that it would recede here shortly,” Mclean said.

But he said fellow NDOT employees talked about another ice jam.

“Hopefully both sides don’t start to jam up because we will have a bigger mess than we have now,” he

NDOT said it does not know when Highway 30 will be able to reopen.

Once it does, it’s expected to need shoulder repairs.

Neighbors are watching both the Platte and Loup rivers for ice jams that may lead to flooding.

If you plan travel in that area, you can check the latest closures on the state’s 511 map.

Tags: flooded, flooding, highway 30, Highway 39, highway 81, ice jams, Loup River, NDOT, Nebraska Department of Transportation, nebraska department of transportation ndot, Platte County, Platte River, roadways, submerged, Tegan Mclean

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute