Archive for Monday, August 10, 2009

Also from August 10

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
City mill levy to go down slightly, but electric rates could soar
By Jeff Myrick
August 5, 2009
Good news is the city’s mill levy will go down slightly next year. Bad news is it will likely take an 11.5 percent increase in electrical rates to do that.

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Douglas County commissioners changing meeting schedule to one day a week
By George Diepenbrock
August 10, 2009
Next month Douglas County commissioners will begin a trial run at meeting one day a week instead of their normal two days per week.
Douglas County’s severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled
09:44 a.m., August 10, 2009 Updated 03:45 p.m.
The severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County and nearby areas has been canceled.
Commuter forecast for August 10, 2009
By Alex Harrington
August 10, 2009
Expect minor delays on the morning commute as construction continues. The weather should remain dry enough for construction to continue, but there is a chance for some showers or storms through the morning.