News across Greater Columbus, NE
City's new Fiscal Year begins
The City's new fiscal year has started.
Columbus Getting Ready for a Spooktacular Scare on the Square
The countdown to Halloween is on, and the City of Columbus is getting ready for an evening filled with costumes, candy and plenty of Halloween spirit.
WHERE THE MONEY MEETS THE MISSION: Keeping Columbus moving, flowing and growing takes work
Turn on the faucet, flush the toilet, drive across town, watch stormwater move away after heavy rain.
PRESS RELEASE: Lightning Strike Sparks Attic Fire on Pershing Road
Columbus firefighters faced a challenging attic fire Tuesday morning after arriving at a two-story residence in the 100 block of Pershing Road to find smoke showing from the roofline.
City’s third annual Fiscal Budget Guide now available
The City of Columbus’ 2026–2027 Fiscal Budget Guide is now available in both print and online, giving residents an accessible look at how the City’s budget works and how tax dollars and other revenues support services throughout the community.
Columbus Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire; Mutual Aid Departments Assist
COLUMBUS, Neb. — Columbus firefighters responded Saturday evening to a reported structure fire near 26th Avenue and 12th Street …
Fall Hydrant Flushing to begin Monday
The Columbus Water Utility Division will begin its Fall Hydrant Flushing & Flow Testing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
Una semilla que florecio: El Festival Hispano de Columbus ofrece cultura, gastronomía, arte y comuni
A Seed That Grew: Columbus Hispanic Festival Brings Culture, Food, Art and Community
What started as an idea to complement an art gallery exhibit has grown into something much bigger.
Craft Swap
Attention crafters: We have a great event coming up for you- a craft swap!
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
We have an awesome program planned for all the music lovers in Columbus.
FROM THE MAYOR (SEPTEMBER 2026): City's upcoming fiscal year budget is official
This is Mayor Bulkley's monthly column for September 2026: