Residents pressed Stark County leaders on an audit that found excess reserves, while commissioners defended their gradual approach to lowering taxes.

The State Auditor’s Office says it added “we agree” to two Stark County audit responses after questions from the county.

THE NEBRASKA STATE AUDITOR SAYS HE’S SURPRISED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THE STATE HAS SPENT TO RENT COMMERCIAL SPACES, SAYING IT’S GONE UP SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS. HE SAYS ...