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911 Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services. The prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property.

Maybe It IS the Giant Elephant in the Room Let’s talk about the embarrassment formerly known as the Nebraska Legislature. The 49 elected senators are now 60 days into the scheduled 90-day session and the scoresheet is mostly bare.

Since first coming to the Legislature in 2017, every single year there are a number of bills introduced that are designed to reform how Nebraska funds K-12 public schools. The property tax “package” of bills this year includes LB 243, LB 242, LB 754, LB 28, LB 309, LB 589, LB 783 and LB 583. This is an important subject because how we fund our schools is why Nebraska has some of the highest property taxes in the nation. The Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) is how we do it in Nebraska. This law results in only about a quarter of our schools getting money from the state, and is badly in need of reform. There are schools in my district that are over 70% funded with only property taxes.

Brown County Report April 2 - 8, 2023 Sunday, April 2nd Received a report of suspicious activity at the intersection of 4th and Main Street. Received a report of dogs barking in excess on Woodward Street.

“Guess What Time It Is??” Yep, your right! Time to pay your taxes. Therefore, if you made any money - send it in! I’m sure this day will bring smiles to everyone and they will skip their way to the Post Office.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Department investigated a one-vehicle accident on April 6th. Holly Anderson of Springview, driving a 2019 Ford Escape, was south bound on Highway 183 near mile marker 198 when the accident occurred. The reporting party found Anderson setting in her vehicle in the west ditch and called 911. Brown County Ambulance Association and Ainsworth Fire Department were also called to the accident. Anderson was transported to the Brown County Hospital complaining of back pain. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Brown County Sheriff’s Department investigated a deer/auto accident on April 7th. Norman Nielsen of Bassett, was westbound on Highway 20, when he struck a deer east of the Long Pine Hills. Nielsen was driving a 2008 Ford pickup and the vehicle received minimal damage.

The Ainsworth Board of Education - Mark Johnson, Frank Beel, Scott Erthum, Brad Wilkins, Jessica Pozehl and Bryan Doke, met on Monday evening, April 10th. Under the Consent Agenda the board approved the previous minutes for the Board Work Session and Regular Meeting from March 13, 2023.

Catch complete coverage of Coach Matt Rhule and his new Husker football team at the annual Red-White Spring Game when it is re-broadcast in its entirety on “Husker Spring Football Game: A Big Red Wrap-Up Special” at 2:00 p.m. CT Sunday, April 23 on Nebraska Public Media.

People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this spring should beware of low-water conditions across the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission advises boaters to be patient and cautious when launching and loading a boat.

You know what they say, April showers bring May flowers, weeds, and earthworms. The last two usually aren’t part of the rhyme, but this year we will make an exception. Find out what you can do to make sure the May flowers in your lawn aren’t unwanted weeds and how to keep earthworms under control.