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Platte County Sheriff's Office arrested a Howells-Dodge student for allegedly recording girls in the school locker room. Key update on local school safety in Columbus area.
Columbus roadwork alert:
Plan for brief delays and drive safely.
Columbus grass drop-off site and Recycle Trailer are closed for the rest of the week due to high winds and forecasted frigid temperatures. They'll return to normal hours next week—plan alternatives now.
Safety notice for Columbus residents:
The Columbus police department has been publicly recognized for its service and bravery, a morale‑raising honor that reinforces public trust and safety in the community.
Airport police detained a suspect and seized firearms and ammo within minutes of an early‑morning tip near the new terminal’s construction zone, promptly notifying federal partners and keeping the airport fully operational with no public threat.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit‑and‑run at the Eddystone crosswalk on Cleveland Ave. around 10:15 p.m. Jan 5; authorities urge anyone with information to step forward and stress the need for stronger traffic‑safety measures in Columbus NE.
The East Side suspect in the fatal shooting of tattoo shop owner Tyris Sowell was arraigned on a $1 million bond, underscoring a serious escalation in Columbus‑East Side violence and prompting heightened community safety alerts.
Columbus police are urging residents to submit any video captured between 2‑5 a.m. in the Weinland Park area, hoping the video evidence will pinpoint the shooter and boost community safety awareness.
The Columbus community is reeling after a husband and wife were found dead, with their family describing being “heartbroken beyond words,” while Columbus Police urge anyone with information or evidence to call and remind residents to stay vigilant.
Two people shot at a New Year's Eve party on South Hamilton Road in Columbus, prompting an urgent safety alert; police confirmed the incident and video evidence is available.
Fog‑shrouded collision on Highway 81 claimed a southeast Nebraska man’s life, with the Platte County Sheriff confirming the tragedy and urging drivers to heed visibility warnings.
Commuters face mounting hazards:
Columbus police confirmed a fatal shooting inside a Weinland Park residence, with one adult victim and a child present; authorities urge residents to stay alert, avoid the area, and report any suspicious activity as the investigation continues.
Three urgent points:
