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  Cloudy. Light snow likely this afternoon. High near 20F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%..
  
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  Cloudy with snow. Low 16F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches.
  
  Updated: February 19, 2019 @ 6:28 am
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CPS Board of Education reviews expanding memorial policy

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CPS Board of Education reviews expanding memorial policy

ERIC SCHUCHT The Columbus Telegram

In the wake of several recent tragedies, the Columbus Public Schools Board of Education during its Monday afternoon meeting reviewed the district's gift giving and memorial policies.

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Merten, Russell win silver

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Hoop Scoop: Lakeview Boys wins regular season finale

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Historic barn gets new life

Historic barn gets new life

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Big Ten men's basketball power rankings, 2/18

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Huskers seek to end Happy Valley hex, add to winning streak

Huskers seek to end Happy Valley hex, add to winning streak

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Fast-break points: Lineups and quick hits for Nebraska-Penn State

Fast-break points: Lineups and quick hits for Nebraska-Penn State

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Pelan, Palmer push Scotus past Madison

Pelan, Palmer push Scotus past Madison

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In context: Sex abuse survivors say Vatican summit must deliver action

In context: Sex abuse survivors say Vatican summit must deliver action

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U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

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Government disputes claim that ICE denied access to lawyer while interrogating man arrested in raid

Government disputes claim that ICE denied access to lawyer while interrogating man arrested in raid

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Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training

Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training

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Top Stories

Scotus teacher to give talk on Holocaust at Museum in March

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Scotus teacher to give talk on Holocaust at Museum in March

Rustic Roseanna Boutique brings fashion to Columbus

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Rustic Roseanna Boutique brings fashion to Columbus

Music Festival organizers ready to rock

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Music Festival organizers ready to rock

Set sail with Scotus musical "Anything Goes" this weekend

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Set sail with Scotus musical "Anything Goes" this weekend

Local News

Historic barn gets new life

Local

Historic barn gets new life

U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

Crime and Courts

U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

Government disputes claim that ICE denied access to lawyer while interrogating man arrested in raid

Local

Government disputes claim that ICE denied access to lawyer while interrogating man arrested in raid

Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training

Government and Politics

Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training

Obituaries

David E. Wallick

Obituaries

David E. Wallick

Obituaries

Lawrence Dale Meyer

Claude L. Warner

Obituaries

Claude L. Warner

Frances "Toni" Ewert

Obituaries

Frances "Toni" Ewert

Crime & Courts

U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

Crime and Courts

U.S. attorney says District of Nebraska collected nearly $4M in criminal and civil actions

Serial urinator closes York County rest area; investigators clean up mess

Crime and Courts

Serial urinator closes York County rest area; investigators clean up mess

Former AG says he never claimed to represent NU in case involving Maurice Washington

Huskers

Former AG says he never claimed to represent NU in case involving Maurice Washington

Driver killed after SUV crashes into semi in southeast Lincoln, police say

Crime and Courts

Driver killed after SUV crashes into semi in southeast Lincoln, police say

2 Huskers ticketed, accused of ordering pizza to campus with stolen credit card information

Crime and Courts

2 Huskers ticketed, accused of ordering pizza to campus with stolen credit card information

Arrest warrant filed for Maurice Washington; Husker will be allowed to self-surrender

Huskers

Arrest warrant filed for Maurice Washington; Husker will be allowed to self-surrender

Lincoln man arrested on I-80 after 3.5 pounds of cocaine and more drugs found

Crime and Courts

Lincoln man arrested on I-80 after 3.5 pounds of cocaine and more drugs found

Sports

High School

Merten, Russell win silver

High School

Hoop Scoop: Lakeview Boys wins regular season finale

Huskers

Big Ten men's basketball power rankings, 2/18

Huskers seek to end Happy Valley hex, add to winning streak

Huskers

Huskers seek to end Happy Valley hex, add to winning streak

Fast-break points: Lineups and quick hits for Nebraska-Penn State

Huskers

Fast-break points: Lineups and quick hits for Nebraska-Penn State

Pelan, Palmer push Scotus past Madison

High School

Pelan, Palmer push Scotus past Madison

Huskers' Edwards, Walljasper receive weekly Big Ten honors

Huskers

Huskers' Edwards, Walljasper receive weekly Big Ten honors

Huskers' Hallmark is Big Ten baseball player of the week

Huskers

Huskers' Hallmark is Big Ten baseball player of the week

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Opinion

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Some good reasons to chuckle

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Schultz could use a little caffeine

Short history of property tax relief failures

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Short history of property tax relief failures

Once upon a display mattress

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Once upon a display mattress

Photos

Today In History, Feb. 19: Mister Rogers

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1963: Betty Friedan

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Today In History, Feb. 19: Mister Rogers

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Today's Birthdays, Feb. 19: Smokey Robinson

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Today's Birthdays, Feb. 19: Smokey Robinson

Birthday Highlight: Benicio Del Toro

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Birthday Highlight: Benicio Del Toro

Today’s top pics: Memorials to warehouse shooting victims and more

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Today’s top pics: Memorials to warehouse shooting victims and more

Today In History, Feb. 18: Dale Earnhardt Sr.

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Today In History, Feb. 18: Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Today's Birthdays, Feb. 18: Dr. Dre

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Today's Birthdays, Feb. 18: Dr. Dre

Birthday Highlight: Cybill Shepherd

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Birthday Highlight: Cybill Shepherd

Nation & World

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's running for president in 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's running for president in 2020

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Roger Stone apologizes to judge for Instagram post about her

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'Digital gangsters': British lawmakers want tougher rules for Facebook, and 9 more things to know for Monday

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What wines to pair with 9 common Chinese dishes

Dust off the floppy disks: 30-year-old Apple computer lives on!

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Dust off the floppy disks: 30-year-old Apple computer lives on!

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