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

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

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

Thayer County digs into history to commemorate Memorial Day

State

Chief offers 'State of Police' address to city council

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Tensions flare at Norfolk town hall as Flood fields questions from constituents

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Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

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Horizon Biofuels denies allegations in second lawsuit tied to deadly Fremont explosion

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New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

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American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Sidney senior

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Sports

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

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

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

May 25th 2026, 3:25 AM UTC

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

May 24th 2026, 9:35 PM UTC

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

May 24th 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

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

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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