In 2023, Nebraska finally joined the 48 other states that empower parents to choose the best education for their children despite their income or ZIP code. I was proud to cosponsor and support LB 753, the Opportunity Scholarships Act, joining with colleagues from across the state to pass a bill that was long overdue. Many of us may disagree on many other issues, but we came together on this.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Annette M. Hubbell: Speeding 11-15 MPH, $75.00 Fine; Nebraska State Patrol - Trooper J.P.

Could Critical Race Theory Be the Next Nebraska Legislature Hot Button? If you thought that the mostly one-sided filibuster-driven debate on transgender issues and abortion was the thing that dragged the 2023 Nebraska Legislature to a near standstill, steel yourself for what could lie ahead. State Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil, the chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, says he wants to study the use of critical race theory and other controversial subjects in the classroom.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced today the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North Platte. A tree in the city’s Memorial Park was found with definitive evidence of EAB, including distinctive Dshaped holes in the trunk and winding tunnels below the bark. The discovery is the westernmost known infestation of this tree-killing pest in the state. In addition, an EAB sample was also identified in a trap at Indian Cave State Park in Nemaha County.

“Kieley Walz National Champion!” Congratulations to Kieley Walz who now holds the title of NHSFR World Champion Breakaway Roper after competing in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, WY, July 16 - 23, 2023. Your hard work and practice definitely paid off!!! “Heat Will Make the News This Week” Sounds like the hot temperatures will be present in our area as the forecasters (Weatherbug) are predicting between 92˚ - 97˚, Monday - Thursday, this week.

Brown County Commissioners to Meet The Brown County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on Tuesday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m., and as the Board of Commissioners at 1:15 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room in the Courthouse.