Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Scammers continue to rely on familiar tactics to exploit fear, urgency, and trust-targeting people through tax threats, impersonation, personal relationships, and travel plans. While these schemes aren't new, they remain effective because they evolve just enough to catch people off guard. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can help prevent financial loss and identity theft. Tax Season is Prime Time for IRS Impostor Scams: Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take...
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that the Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, must be filed with their county assessor between Feb. 2 and June 30. The homestead exemption provides relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the taxable value of the residence. The State of Nebraska reimburses counties and other governmental subdivisions for the property taxes lost due to homestead exemptions. In Nebraska, a homestead exemption is available to the following...
Tom Osborne for the Nebraska Hall of Fame? Sign me up. But maybe it's worth spending a bit of time considering the rules for induction into the state's most prestigious honor. They aren't very good. First off, a person must have been dead for 35 years before they can be considered. That always made me wonder, will people remember how big a deal night-show host Johnny Carson, of Norfolk, was? He was the undisputed "King of Late Night" who regularly reminded us that he was from Nebraska. Heck,...
Several individuals appeared before The Honorable Donna Taylor, Jan. 21, in Antelope County Court. Lynn Wagner, of Norfolk, appeared on a public nuisance charge on property in the Village of Oakdale. According to Wagner, he still pays taxes on the property, which remains in his name. He also told Taylor the property has sold. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked for a continuance. Taylor ordered Wagner to appear March 12 for a pretrial hearing. ••• Shane L. Zierke, 48, of Royal, appeared for a plea entry hearing on one amended count of DU...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on March 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., CST: Tract #1: Lot 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract #2: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract #3: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on March 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Parcel #1 - The West 614 1/3 links on West side of Tax Lot 1 AND the North 75 feet of the West Half of Tax Lot 2 and the North 81 feet of the East Half of Tax Lot 2, and vacated South Street lying adjacent to Tax Lot 2, located in the N1/2NW1/4 of Section 10, Township 27 North, Range 8 West...
The second session of the 109th Legislature convened this past Wednesday, Jan. 7. Legislative sessions in even-numbered years last for just 60 days. Due to the shorter length of this session compared to last year, a good number of the bills introduced this year will likely not get to the floor or be debated due to a lack of time. Nonetheless, there is much work that needs to be done. This week, I would like to give a preview of three of the many issues that I anticipate the Legislature will be debating: the state budget, taxes, and...
The first time I walked into the State Capitol, I wondered "what is making all these people walk like Olympic racers down these halls?" I almost got run over by some walkers; the new guy needed to get out of the way. To be sure, the Capitol hallways extend in a square, making them ideal for a quick walk around the square for exercise or just to clear the brain. And if you hang around the Capitol long enough, you realize that people who work there – either as staffers or elected officials – nee...
Three thoughts ... Among the tasks waiting for the Nebraska Legislature when it reassembles after the first of the year will be a budget shortfall, the perennial pitch for lower property taxes and a roster of issues from education to fulfilling the wishes of the electorate ... finally. State senators also will be dealing with a couple personnel issues during the 60-day session, a pair of stinkers that have already occupied a considerable amount of time not simply for lawmakers but for the...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
With the holidays now fast approaching, final preparations are being made ahead of next year’s regular legislative session. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, the Legislature will convene its shortened 60-day legislative session at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 7. In the latest memo provided by Speaker of the Legislature John Arch to senators and staff, public hearings on bills and resolutions will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20 and continue through the month of February. Full-day floor debate w...
Holt County officials received good news regarding health insurance costs for county employees. During the Nov. 17 meeting, County Clerk Cathy Pavel said she received "a bit of a joy" regarding renewal costs. "The renewal will be 18.9%, not the 28% that had been anticipated," she said. During discussion, board chairman Bill Tielke asked if the increase includes a change in deductible. According to Pavel, a change to the deductible will have to wait until next year since officials accepted the...
In 2000, state funding made up a third of the University of Nebraska's operating budget. Today, it has shrunk to 19%. Earlier this year, less-than-requested state funding led the NU Board of Regents to adopt $20 million in cuts across the university's five campuses. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln faces another $27.5 million in cuts to pull itself out of a yearslong structural deficit. NU Regents also approved an average 5% tuition increase on campuses to try to make up for the rising costs...
Since 2016, the Nebraska Department of Transportation County Bridge Match Program has played a critical role in improving local infrastructure through a cost-sharing partnership between counties and the state Under the program, counties receive 55% of the construction cost-up to $500,000 per project-for approved bridge projects. Approval is determined by a working group consisting of two county officials (highway superintendents, surveyors, or engineers) and three NDOT representatives. This collaborative, jointly funded initiative helps our...
This past week marked the transition from summer to fall, and as such, harvest season is almost here. Please be careful on the roads since more tractors, combines, and semi-trucks will be on the roads in the coming weeks. Activity at the Capitol is also picking up. Many committees hold public hearings related to study resolutions in the fall. The Agriculture Committee, of which I am the chairman, will be holding two interim public hearings this year. The first hearing will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7...
Alarm bells are sounding over the lack of robust job growth in the state's two largest cities. A recent study commissioned by the Omaha-based Aksarben Foundation indicated that job growth in Omaha and Lincoln lagged behind its peer cities, such as Sioux Falls, Des Moines and Oklahoma City. An analysis by old buddy Henry Cordes in the Omaha World-Herald found that the number of jobs in Nebraska's top cities grew by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, from 2020-24. That's quite a bit less than the 1.8%...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
Even though the Legislature stands adjourned for the year, senators and committees are already laying the groundwork for the next legislative session. One way this groundwork is laid is by the holding of interim study hearings by the various legislative committees. Interim study resolutions are typically introduced by senators or committees in the regular session in order to examine public policy issues in-depth during the time the Legislature is adjourned. This past week, the Natural Resources...
Brace yourself Nebraskans for another year without meaningful property tax relief. That's because the "One Big Beautiful Bill" means that Nebraska will have to do without about $216 million in state income tax revenue over the next two years, and $406 million less over the next four years. That's a Big Gulp of funding for a state budget that lawmakers had already cut by nearly $400 million to balance the state budget. As you recall, during the last session of the Nebraska Legislature,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7:20 pm. Trustees Cunningham & Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora Calkins....
On Tuesday, Gov. Jim Pillen has signed Executive Order 25-13, the latest action in his Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide meaningful property tax relief to Nebraska families. Due to an increase in casino gambling revenue and unused money remaining in the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School District Property Tax Credit Fund, these funds grew by more than the amount originally appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature. The EO directs Nebraska’s Property Tax Administrator to certify and distribute the full amount in the funds to...
NOXIOUS WEEDS MUST BE CONTROLLED You are required to control noxious weeds on your property. The noxious weeds are: Musk Thistle, Plumeless Thistle, Canada Thistle, Leafy Spurge, Knapweed (spotted and diffuse), Purple Loosestrife, Saltcedar, Phragmites, Knotweed (Japanese and Giant), and Sericea Lespedeza. Notice is hereby given this 10th day of September, 2025, pursuant to the Noxious Weed Control Act, section 2-955, subsection 1(a), to every person who owns or controls land in Antelope County, Nebraska, that noxious weeds being grown, or...
eek, I ran into a few Husker ex-pats. All commented on how great the summer weather was in the mountains. No corn sweat! No 100 degree days! Not one former Husker mentioned high property taxes – which blamed by several politicians as the reason people move from the state. But I digress. We probably need to discuss the latest move to vilify and punish hard-working immigrants in our own backyard. We're talking about the "Cornhusker Clink," the takeover of a state prison camp in McCook by the f...
