Antelope County officials vote to abandon Zoom meetings following disruption

When Antelope County Commissioners convene June 6, members of the public wanting to watch proceedings will have to do so in person.

After a 5-1 vote during the group’s May 9 meeting, broadcasting meetings via the Zoom platform will no longer be an option.

Commissioner Regina Krebs voted against the motion.

During discussion prior to the vote, chairman Charlie Henery said the group made a motion during the pandemic to use virtual conferencing.

“If we don’t want to continue, we need a motion,” he said.

Commissioner Keith Heithoff said the lack of participation via Zoom is “a good reason to stop...