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Mike Gutzmer: The Value of Water

Mike Gutzmer: The Value of Water

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Mike Gutzmer shares details about water scarcity.

Today in Columbus History

Today in Columbus History

    Read about the happenings in Columbus from 1946.

    Letter to the editor: 'We must support the workers who make child care possible'

    Letter to the editor: 'We must support the workers who make child care possible'

      When child care disappears, parents may have to reduce their work hours or leave their jobs completely. This hurts families, businesses, and the local economy.

      Columbus Friends of Music prepare to ride the boogie with Bee Gees tribute She Gees on March 30

      Columbus Friends of Music prepare to ride the boogie with Bee Gees tribute She Gees on March 30

      • Jared Barton

      The She Gees, an all-female tribute group covering the '70s sounds of the Bee Gees, will come to Columbus March 30 at 7 p.m. via the Columbus Friends of Music.

      Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

      Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

      • Jared Barton

      City councilmember, coach, singer and Santa — After more than 50 years in Columbus, Ron Schilling is still finding ways to stay involved and make a difference.

      Today in Columbus History

      Today in Columbus History

        Read about the happenings in Columbus from 1946.

        Lexi Rodriguez visits Lakeview for SheSports

        Lexi Rodriguez visits Lakeview for SheSports

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        Husker volleyball alumna and LOVB libero Lexi Rodriguez visited Lakeview High School on March 22 to talk and get pictures with young girls as a spokesperson for SheSports.

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        Hundreds line Nebraska Parkway for Lincoln's third No Kings protest

        Hundreds line Nebraska Parkway for Lincoln's third No Kings protest

        Nearly 1,000 people lined Nebraska Parkway Saturday morning as Lincoln joined the nation in thousands of No Kings demonstrations. Millions were expected to attend the coast-to-coast rallies.

        Put the phones down: Lincoln police will be looking for distracted drivers in April

        Put the phones down: Lincoln police will be looking for distracted drivers in April

        Police are asking drivers to put their phones away while driving ahead of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

        Photos: Hundreds line Nebraska Parkway for anti-Trump No Kings protest

        Photos: Hundreds line Nebraska Parkway for anti-Trump No Kings protest

        Hundreds gathered to protest President Donald Trump and his policies during a No Kings protest along the Helen Boosalis Trail near Nebraska Parkway on Saturday.

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        Dubai chocolate and Easter treats: Long wait is almost over for new Crumbl

        To celebrate the opening, the first 100 customers will receive a T-shirt commemorating the occasion.

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        New Journal Star feature highlights everyday people shaping Lincoln

        New Journal Star feature highlights everyday people shaping Lincoln

        A grocery store cashier, a sketchbook and a story worth telling. The Bright Side tells the story of Lincoln artist Joe Humpal.

        Dr. Bryce Lund: What to know about kidney dialysis

        Dr. Bryce Lund: What to know about kidney dialysis

        Dialysis performs some of the work the kidneys did when they were healthy, such as removing excess fluid and waste from your blood.

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        Real through property transfers recently processed in our area counties.

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        Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

        Ron Schilling’s lifelong playbook: service, baseball and community

        • Jared Barton

        City councilmember, coach, singer and Santa — After more than 50 years in Columbus, Ron Schilling is still finding ways to stay involved and make a difference.

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        Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska's 2026 spring game

        Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska's 2026 spring game

        What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

        What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

        US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

        US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

        USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

        USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

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        Photos: Nebraska football spring game 2026

        Photos: Nebraska football spring game 2026

        Check out the sights from Memorial Stadium for the 2026 spring game.

        Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska's 2026 spring game

        Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska's 2026 spring game

        Sam McKewon breaks down Nebraska football's 2026 spring game.

        Nebraska's spring game: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know

        Nebraska's spring game: Three things we know, and three things we still don't know

        Three things we learned and three things we still don't know about Nebraska football after the Huskers’ spring game.

        Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska's 2026 spring game

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        “This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

        Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

        🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

        Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

        Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

        The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

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        TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

        TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

        Experts and labor leaders say the mammoth security lines at some U.S. airports would not disappear overnight.

        Things to Do

        Things to Do

        What's going on in Columbus and the surrounding area? Find out in our Things to Do feature, which looks ahead to many area events.

        Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

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