City of Columbus offices to observe Memorial Day

Some City of Columbus departments will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Those closed include the Animal Control, Aquatic Center, Columbus Area Transit, all departments located in City Hall, and Senior Center.

The Columbus Public Library will be closed both Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, 2013.

The Columbus Transfer Station will be open Monday, May 27th to licensed garbage haulers only from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Yard Waste... Read on...

Draft Dangerous Dog Ordinance

The City Council is considering a revision to the dangerous dog ordinance that provides for an appeal process for dogs deemed dangerous or potentially dangerous.

'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...

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...