New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

A new mural is giving Columbus a colorful connection to its roots. The artwork aims to capture the spirit of Platte County-- and it's already turning heads downtown.

May 26, 2026Updated: May 26, 2026

By Brenden Flood

Regional

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

State

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Sidney senior

Grand Island Fightin’ Cranes celebrate Ryder Park ribbon cutting ahead of inaugural season

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Kimball Library Anti-social Book club receives positive feedback

Sports

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens