Cyclist Killed by Car on Rural Douglas County Road
An adult man riding eastbound on a rural road was struck by a car passing a westbound vehicle around 12:30 p.m. on North 950 Road in Douglas County. The bicyclist died at the scene. the car driver was hospitalized for minor injuries. Officials seek the passing driver to call the sheriff with tips. Identity of the cyclist was not released.
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County approves 3.914 mill tax hike for 2015 budget
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approve the largest property tax rate increase in 30 years. The 3.914 mill rise funds the 2015 budget amid reduced state funding a slower mortgage market and added jail staffing. Just one resident attended the hearing saying the increase isn’t welcome but unclear on alternatives.
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Former Haskell official Marvin Buzzard dies in crash
Marvin “Marv” Buzzard, 67, longtime vice president of university services at Haskell Indian Nations University and former federal Bureau of Indian Education staffer, died when his 2002 Ford Explorer swerved left of center on North 1800 Road. He was not wearing a seat belt.
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