Top Story Spotlight Cozad council rejects backyard chickens and mosquito spray opt-out, tables dumpster discussion Jose Perez May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025 0 Rose Mapel, left, addresses the Cozad City Council Monday. Jose Perez Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jose Perez COZAD — A proposal to allow backyard chickens in Cozad was denied after a failed motion at the Cozad City Council meeting Monday night.kAm%96 4@F?4:= 2=D@ E23=65 5:D4FDD:@? @? 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Lexington's Mexican community engages in cultural celebration at public library Cinco de Mayo means more than a date — for Lexington families, it’s about honoring roots, sharing food and keeping traditions alive.
UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property The city of Lexington will acquire and manage certain Tyson-owned assets, including the wastewater treatment facility and farmland. The city w…
Lexington residents raise concerns about Greenwood Cemetery at City Council meeting The Lexington City Council heard from concerned citizens regarding the upkeep of Greenwood Cemetery at the April 28 meeting.
Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is …
