Columbus-Platte County Joint Communications Center

09/15/2026

Our fiscal year 2026-2027 budget coverage continues.

As the City of Columbus moves toward final approval of its proposed budget, the City’s pay plan includes a number of provisions focused on supporting the workforce and addressing compensation in critical public-safety positions.

Read the full City News Flash!
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https://www.columbusne.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2350

For questions, send us a direct message, email us at [email protected].

09/14/2026

⛳️ Tee up for Columbus!

This year’s FOP Golf Tournament is about more than a great day on the green. It’s helping support five programs that make a difference in our community - DARE, Santa Cop, Cops & Bobbers, National Night Out and Project Lifesaver.

And there’s a new name, a bigger mission and plenty of fun planned for the course!

Whether you’re an experienced golfer or only hit the links a couple times a year, grab your team and tee up for a great cause - and a great time.

Read the full story and learn how this year’s tournament is making an even bigger impact in Columbus.
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https://www.columbusne.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2348

For questions, send us a direct message, email us at [email protected].

09/14/2026

Here's some more important info about utility vehicles and golf carts after a new ordinance took effect in Columbus recently.
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https://www.columbusne.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2344

For questions, send us a direct message, email us at [email protected].

09/10/2026

Updated rules are now in place for electric bikes, scooters, mini-bikes, mopeds, golf carts and other recreational vehicles operating in Columbus.

Read the full City News Flash to learn more!
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https://www.columbusne.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2344

For questions, send us a direct message, email us at [email protected].

08/21/2026

FYI!

07/22/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, Bob!

There was nothing unusual about the most-recent quarterly meeting of the Columbus Fire Department - at least not from Bob Lovewell's perspective.

The veteran reserve firefighter walked in expecting an ordinary evening. Instead, he walked away humbled.

Lovewell, the longest-serving current member of the Columbus Fire Department reserve program, was surprised during the meeting when Assistant Fire Chief Nate Jones presented him with the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association (NSVFA) Firemanship Award.

Read the full City News Flash!
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https://www.columbusne.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2301

For questions, send us a direct message, email us at [email protected].

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

Today we observe Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a day of reflection and recognition of freedom, history, and progress in our nation.

05/01/2026

🖤💛🖤💛 Thank you! 🙏

04/28/2026

For the NESCA Conference 2026 Co****le Tournament, JCC brought home the 2nd place trophy!

After an intense, nail-biting match, we fell short by just ONE point.
Huge congrats to Team G.O.A.T. well played!