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Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. District Court Judge Brian Buescher sentenced Jason Penalbert, 37, to more than 4 years imprisonment for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Once Penalbert is released from prison, he will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
Omaha man sentenced to over four years for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, last year, DEA agents doing surveillance at a UPS facility noticed a suspicious package, deploying a canine.
Genoa Township family's septic woes began with new bike trail. Now they wash dishes outside
Mike and Amanda Anderson live in a nice home along a busy street, just north of Westerville. Their family of five can walk a short path from their backyard to Hoover Reservoir, one of Columbus' main sources of drinking water and a recreational haven, including a 5-year-old bike path. The Andersons claim that...
Albion native receives Nebraska Farmer scholarship
Nebraska Farmer is pleased to announce that Albion native Addy Donelson is our 2024 scholarship recipient. Donelson, who is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an agriculture and environmental sciences communication major, with minors in Engler entrepreneurship and public policy. The Boone Central High School graduate just added...
Fullerton man dies in Boone County motorcycle crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Fullerton man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Boone County on Monday. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash on Highway 52, north of the village of Primrose, on Monday just after 5 p.m. The sheriff’s office reported...
Central Nebraska man killed in motorcycle crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man died Monday evening in a motorcycle crash in central Nebraska. Just after 5 p.m., first responders were sent to a crash on Highway 52 north of Primrose, which is about 50 miles northwest of Central City. A motorcycle left the road on a...
Rueth honored for 50 years of membership
Last week in Knotty Pine Post 334 Commander Hank Thieman and Post secretary Jerry Schrage presented Korean Conflict Veteran Doug Rueth a certificate for 50 years of Continuous membership to Post #334. Thieman thanked Rueth for the time spent in the service of our country. Rueth was not a member...
Out-of-town officers fatally shoot armed man near Republican convention in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (TND) — A group of out-of-town police officers were involved in the deadly shooting just a few blocks from the Republican National Convention Tuesday. Hours after the shooting, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman told reporters that 13 uniformed police officers with the Columbus Police Department saw an armed man with knives in his hands.
Columbus Post 84 Reds finish season in state finals, claim runner-up trophy
ELKHORN — Tuesday marked the end of the Class B Reserve baseball season with the Columbus Post 84 Owens Wealth Advisors Reds facing Waverly in the state finals. Waverly would defeat Columbus 10-0 in four innings to cap the Reds' 2024 season with a state runner-up plaque. "This shows...
Todd Michael Hellbusch
FULLERTON — Todd Michael Hellbusch, 60, of Fullerton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Boone County Health Center in Albion, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Fullerton with the Rev. James Gruber officiating. Burial will follow in Peace Lutheran Cemetery near Belgrade.
Beaver Valley Days to start next week
The 2024 Beaver Valley Days celebration will kick off on July 26 in St. Edward next weekend with events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all ages and community members. On Friday, July 26, the day will start at 10 a.m. with a history exhibit opening at the St. Edward Library, followed by “Art for Kids” at the Library at 10:30 a.m.
Post #162 Juniors battle back in tourney, vying for top spot
The Albion Junior Legion Baseball team took to the field on Greg Paesl Memorial Field in Creighton for the 2024 Class C Junior Area 1 tournament with their first game on July 12. The Juniors fell to Crofton’s Post 128 boys in the first game in an uncharacteristic 11-1 game;...
Complaints of Dangerous Driving Result in Arrest on State Road 129
(Ripley County, IN) – Complaints from residents about reckless driving led to the arrest of a Madison man in Ripley County on Friday morning. Indiana State Police Master Trooper Ben Bastin was patrolling State Road 129 between Cross Plains and Versailles after the agency received multiple complaints about someone repeatedly driving dangerously in the early morning hours.
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
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