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Jackson Services in Columbus honored for backing deployed Guard member

Jackson Services in Columbus honored for backing deployed Guard member

  • Jared Barton

Two managers at Columbus's Jackson Services are being recognized for standing behind a deployed National Guard member during military service.

Today in Columbus History

Today in Columbus History

    Read about the happenings in Columbus from 1946.

    Bellevue West boys rise, Kearney Catholic girls repeat as Nebraska track grand champs

    Bellevue West boys rise, Kearney Catholic girls repeat as Nebraska track grand champs

    • Stu Pospisil Omaha World-Herald

    The Columbus area produced two All-Class Gold champions and a slew of other top finishers among the four classes.

    Humphrey Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 to St. Francis Elementary Building Project

    Humphrey Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 to St. Francis Elementary Building Project

    • Tammy Greunke

    The school building project include new classrooms designed for collaboration, individualized learning, enhanced safety, and future growth.

    Columbus honors fallen for Memorial Day

    Columbus honors fallen for Memorial Day

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    East Butler's Kozisek first Tiger state champion in almost a decade

    East Butler's Kozisek first Tiger state champion in almost a decade

    • Randy Speer

    A last minute burst in the 400-meter put the junior on top of the podium. 

    Discover the possibilities of 3D printing at Columbus Public Library

    Discover the possibilities of 3D printing at Columbus Public Library

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    Elisabeth Wielgus shares information about using the 3D printers at Columbus Public Library.

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    Omaha police arrest 5 after Old Market fights draw crowd of around 200

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    Nebraska secretary of state weighs keeping Cindy Burbank on ballot

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    Midwest vs. the world: Corn country Republicans, Democrats united in E15 gas push

    Midwest vs. the world: Corn country Republicans, Democrats united in E15 gas push

    A corn-belt coalition of Republicans and Democrats pushed E15 through the House. Now Nebraska's Fischer and Ricketts are working with Midwest Democrats to do the same in the Senate. 

    LPS nutrition service employees, paras to see pay raises; nurses can get stipends

    LPS nutrition service employees, paras to see pay raises; nurses can get stipends

    Nutrition workers, paraeducators and nurses would be eligible for pay increases and stipends under agreements discussed at the Lincoln Board of Education's Tuesday evening meeting. 

    Omaha eighth grader succeeds in first rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

    Omaha eighth grader succeeds in first rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

    Omaha eighth grader Sarah Fernandes has advanced to the final preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 

    May 26 recap: Columbus news you may have missed today

    May 26 recap: Columbus news you may have missed today

    Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from The Columbus Telegram.

    Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

    Photos: Mike Flood hosts town hall in hometown of Norfolk

    Rep. Mike Flood hosted a town hall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Johnny Carson Theater at Norfolk Senior High School in Norfolk.

    Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

    Flood faces tough questions on Iran, DOJ fund from hostile hometown crowd

    Mike Flood faced a crowd of about 200 in Norfolk on Tuesday, where he addressed hot-button topics like the Iran war and the Department of Justice's "anti-weaponization" fund.

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    Before Nebraska boomed, Pawnee Scouts held the line

    • Jared Barton

    The Pawnee tribe were more involved than it may seem in the foundation of Columbus in the 1800s, from early farming to stifling Spanish conquest and protecting the railroad.

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    Just: Nebraska softball's made history all year — now it's poised to 'lock in' and make more

    Nebraska softball may take a minute to be a little wide-eyed for the big WCWS stage, writes Amie Just, but these Huskers are poised to "lock in" and make history. 

    Nebraska basketball tabs former LSU aide Michael Chatman as new strength coach

    Nebraska basketball tabs former LSU aide Michael Chatman as new strength coach

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    Language Access Program staff attended Creighton’s World Languages Career Fair to highlight multilingual skills and promote opportunities with the Nebraska Judicial Branch.

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