​YORK – A meeting of the York County Zoning and Planning Commission has been scheduled, regarding new local regulations pertaining to solar fields. 

​The York County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of DEPUTY SHERIFF. ​

YORK – When the York County Commissioners meet in regular session next Tuesday, Oct. 31, they will have a relatively light agenda, at least compared to the agendas they’ve had the last few months. 

YORK COUNTY - In the past, the Nebraska Department of Revenue only sent notice to homestead exemption applicants if they qualified for an exemption that was less than 100%. Starting this year, the NDR is now sending notice to all applicants of their homestead status. This has led to some confusion, especially since the notice also includes a form to challenge the determination from the department if the applicant doesn’t agree with their findings.

McCOOL JUNCTION – Nearly 200 people attended a meeting this week, during which the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) talked with locals about the entity’s acquisition of K-Junction Solar Project from EDF Renewables and the company’s process in doing its due diligence regarding the construction of a 2,800-acre solar field project near McCool Junction. 

YORK COUNTY – Summit Carbon Solutions, a company proposing to create a 2,000-mile carbon capture pipeline which would go through York County, has been dealt roadblocks to its $5.5 billion project as regulatory panels in North Dakota and South Dakota denied their permit applications. 

A silver 2015 Chevrolet Suburban will be sold in a sheriff’s sale on Nov. 15. 

YORK – According to the York County Sheriff’s Department, a man who allegedly instigated a “suicide by cop” scenario is still alive and safe, thanks to responsive action from the YSO and the York Police Department. 

YORK COUNTY – The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) will be hosting a “community conversation” event this week, regarding the solar field project near McCool Junction.

YORK – York County Assessor Kurt Bulgrin reported to the commissioners this past week some of the highlights from a recent legislative conference hosted by the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO).