'Click It or Ticket' Campaign to Boost Seat Belt Use

With the start of the holiday travel season, Nebraska law enforcement officials are urging everyone to buckle up.

State and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force as part of the 2013 National "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement mobilization cracking down on motorists who are not belted as well as other... Read on...

Public Library Closing Alley

The City of Columbus will be closing the "alley" to vehicle traffic for the safety of pedestrians along the west side of the Columbus Public Library, 2404 14 Street.

The "alley", which provides access to the book drop-off slot, will be closed on Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25, 2013. During this time work will be done on the Library’s front doors. Access to the Library will be... Read on...

Pawnee Plunge Opens for the Summer

Come enjoy the Columbus Pawnee Plunge Water Park, 560 33rd Avenue, that will open for the summer season at 12 Noon, Friday, May 17, 2013.

The Plunge is open seven days a week from 12 Noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The outside temperature needs to be 70 degrees or above for the Plunge to open. If there is lightning, the decks have to be cleared. If there... Read on...

Pawnee Plunge Expansion Meeting

The public is invited to attend an open house discussion with Water’s Edge Aquatic Design team on ideas and concepts for the expansion of the Columbus Pawnee Plunge Water Park.

This meeting will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1369 25 Avenue, (west side of Police Department building).

Feedback from the public is necessary so city staff and the... Read on...

Peace Officer's Memorial Day

Please remember our local Police Officers during the 2013 Peace Officer's Memorial Day on May 15, 2013.

Mayor Michael Moser has signed a decree observing Peace Officer's Memorial Day on May 15th as well as Police Week from May 13th through May 18th. Please keep your local Police Officers in you thoughts throughout this week... Read on...

Higgins Memorial story on Nebraska on Demand

Higgins Memorial story available on Time Warner Cable channel 411.

Time Warner Cable digital cable customers can go to channel 411 and select the "Around Nebraska" tab (on the bottom of the page). Once there, select "Good Life on Demand." After that, scroll down until you see... Read on...