York County Development Corporation Launches Stunning New Website

York County Development Corporation Launches Stunning New Website

Collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency Brings Enhanced Functionality and Visual Appeal to YCDC Online Presence YORK, NE—The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, yorkdevco.com, developed in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The upgraded site promises to deliver an enhanced user…
31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

The 31st Nebraska Star Party will take place July 28th through August 2nd at Merritt Reservoir. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about astronomy and experience the night sky without light pollution. Because of Merritt Reservoir's particularly remote location, observers are able to experience an intense…
103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

Nebraska's Big Rodeo will swing open its chutes next week in Burwell. The Hall of Fame rodeo will take place July 24-27th. Burwell will host some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for four jam-packed nights of rodeo action. Travis Schauda of Broken Bow…
Search underway for missing man in Marshall County

Search underway for missing man in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Marshall CountySheriff’s Office are conducting a search for a missing man from Blue Rapids, Kansas, who was lastseen on the night of July 4.On Saturday morning, July 6, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance ininvestigating the disappearance…
Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

JUNE 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information regarding yesterday’s shooting that occurred in Crete. At approximately 4:33 p.m. Friday, Saline County 911 received multiple reports of an active shooter incident occurring in the 1200 block of Crestline Drive in Crete. Crete Police…
Extensive hail storm damage in Cozad Saturday morning

Extensive hail storm damage in Cozad Saturday morning

Large hail in Cozad early Saturday June 29, 2024 morning. (Courtesy of Heather Smith) Sweet corn in rural Cozad. (Courtesy of Pam Laird). A storm passing through Dawson County early Saturday moring left behind extensive damage in the community of Cozad. Dawson County Emergency Manager Brian Woldt says broken windows…
Pillen to Speaker: Prepare for July special session

Pillen to Speaker: Prepare for July special session

Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch Tuesday, announcing his intent to call senators back into session starting July 25, to address the state’s worsening property tax crisis. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, prior to that date, the Governor will issue a proclamation convening…
Lincoln woman wins $220,000 playing Nebraska Pick 5

Lincoln woman wins $220,000 playing Nebraska Pick 5

Sailors purchased her winning ticket at Casey’s #2973 at 3500 N 48th St. in Lincoln. The ticket contained three quick pick plays for the June 22 drawing, one of which matched that night’s winning numbers 04, 11, 22, 24 and 27. This isn’t Sailors’ first Pick 5 win, but it…
Motor Fuels Tax Rate Set for July 1 through December 31, 2024

Motor Fuels Tax Rate Set for July 1 through December 31, 2024

June 24, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska motor fuels tax rate for July 1 through December 31, 2024, will be 29.6 cents per gallon, up from the current 29.1 cents per gallon. The components of the future and current rates include wholesale, variable, and fixed rates. The wholesale tax…