News across Platte County
Tee Up for Columbus: Annual FOP Golf Tournament Expands Its Community Mission
A golf tournament can do more than put people on the course.
Patriot Day: Remembering. Honoring. Never Forgetting.
On Patriot Day, the City of Columbus joins communities across our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001...
City outlines $5.5 million in capital investments for 2026-2027
The City of Columbus is proposing to allocate $5.5 million in 1% sales-tax revenue to capital improvements during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, compared with $7 million allocated in the previous year.
City’s proposed budget moves closer to final approval as Council reviews tax request
The Columbus City Council took another step toward finalizing the City’s 2026-2027 fiscal year budget Tuesday, Sept. 8, reviewing the proposed budget ...
Columbus City Council moves forward with e-bike, scooter regulations
Updated rules are now in place for electric bikes, scooters, mini-bikes, mopeds, golf carts and other recreational vehicles operating in Columbus.
Remembering. Honoring. Never Forgetting: City participating in 9/11 Remembrance event
The City of Columbus is proud to support the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony.
Building Connections, 1 Cup At A Time: CPD seeing great success with 'Coffee with a Cop'
Police work is about more than responding when something goes wrong. It is also about building relationships with the people officers serve.
A WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP COLUMBUS MOVING!
Before summer officially clocks out, Columbus is taking a moment to recognize the people whose work helps keep our community going.
GBR! HUSKER SPIRIT COMES TO COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for Huskers fans. Columbus Public Library is getting in on the fun with its new Nebraska Cornhuskers-themed selfie station.
Turning creativity into community: Columbus' Trax Creative District earns 2026 CreDis Award
Columbus didn’t simply become a Creative District. It has worked to make the designation something residents can see, experience and participate in.
Columbus Police Stories of Service #5: Officer Wotipka Makes Every Call Count
This is the fifth story in an ongoing series highlighting the men and women who shape the Columbus Police Department.
The Park Bench - newest edition is here!
Here's the newest edition of The Park Bench (Parks and Rec) newsletter.