Stories from Saturday, June 17, 2023

In 1966, the good people of Nebraska had grown tired of paying high property taxes. They collected the needed signatures on a ballot initiative and they put the question on the November ballot. By a margin of 50.89% to 49.11% the people of Nebraska passed a constitutional amendment that did away with the “State Property Tax.”...

GLENVIL, Neb. — State Sen. Dave Murman, representing Legislative District 38, appeared on KETV 7 News Omaha on Thursday to celebrate the historic investments in Nebraska public schools made through a joint effort by Governor Pillen and the legislature...

McCOOK, Neb. — Monday, the McCook City Council is expected to approve a $6.7 million bond issue to build a new municipal pool, as well as a contract with a company to oversee construction. Natalie Smith recently posted the following update on plans for the pool project:...