Stories from Thursday, September 26, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Tyler v. Hennepin marks a pivotal moment in protecting the rights of Nebraska homeowners—and those across the country—who have been unjustly stripped of their home equity through property tax foreclosures.

All of my kids ride bicycles, some more than others, which means different skill levels. Most of my kids have ridden every mile across Iowa, among thousands of other bikers, so are very agile and experienced on a bike.

I received a notice of a proposed tax increase (PINK POSTCARD) in the recent mail. Upon inspection, I found it listed 2023 Taxes on my home of $568.50 and 2024 taxes Estimated at $568.50, or no change from 2023.

McCOOK, Neb. — It takes a special kind of athlete to run the hilly streets of McCook day in and day out. The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee will spotlight these dedicated runners at a First Tuesday event Oct. 1 from 7 – 8 pm at Embers Bakery...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — At its meeting Wednesday, the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors approved key financial actions, including a $5,061,615 property tax levy to fund the 2024-25 budget and the adoption of a $61,984,583 total budget. The decisions followed public hearings where no opposition or comments were received from attendees...

McCOOK Neb. — The Hillcrest Foundation’s board members were the September guests for Coffee Talk Wednesday at Embers Bakery & Cafe.  The Hillcrest Foundation is gearing up for the annual Southwest Nebraska Big Give, which will be held on Nov. 7. This 24-hour period of giving invites supporters to give back to their favorite local charities. The Hillcrest Foundation hopes that community members will give to their charity. ...

McCOOK Neb. — A talented group of FFA students from McCook High School is gearing up for an exciting journey to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Oct. 21. This prestigious event will feature the team competing in Dairy Judging after clinching the state championship at the Nebraska State Fair...

McCook first responders were called to Highway 6-34 and Road 383 to a reported injury accident Wednesday evening. Crews transported four victims to Community Hospital McCook. One victim had serious, but not life- threatening injuries, and the other three all had minor injuries, according to Fire Chief Marc Harpham...

To the Residents of McCook: I would like to thank the community for the magnificent event this past weekend for German Heritage Days and congratulate everyone for an excellent job. I visited my hometown to attend my 50th Class Reunion. It meant a great deal to me to see how vibrant McCook is after all of these years and proud of the goals and accomplishments the community leaders and residents have achieved...