City turns resident's hobby into community project

Community members are coming together to create a space for new plant life to grow in Columbus.<br/><br/>

January 29, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Juvenile injured in drone incident during Big Bang Boom fireworks

Juvenile injured in drone incident during Big Bang Boom fireworks

Run White & Blue 5K draws more than 600 participants in Norfolk

Run White & Blue 5K draws more than 600 participants in Norfolk

State

Four lanes or three? Resolution offers combination for U.S. 77 through Beatrice

Flatwater Free Press reporter to work from News Channel Nebraska’s Kearney newsroom

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced for sex trafficking of minors

JCH&L breaks ground on project to renovate and expand home of sports medicine and fitness center

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities