Modular homes speed up affordable housing project in Columbus

NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska is adding 15 affordable housing units to Columbus' Quail Meadows neighborhood using customized modular homes to expedite construction, with down payment assistance available for eligible homebuyers

January 22, 2026Updated: January 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Modular homes speed up affordable housing project in Columbus

Regional

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety