The Nebraska City City Council adopted a budget Tuesday that cuts property taxes while funding trails, 11th Street widening, downtown paving, public dock repairs and a host of other projects.

Otoe County's emergency communication systems are becoming more efficient thanks to updates which are currently being completed.

The Otoe County bridge crew isn't sure about the ground it stands on. County commissioners reversed a layoff of the three men that had been scheduled to begin on Labor Day and said they may revisit the issue on ...