A western Nebraska village voted itself out of existence. Its remaining residents are OK with their fate.

Last fall, residents in the tiny village of Lamar voted to cease being a village. There was little pushback -- no fights, no last-minute moonshots to save the town.

February 21, 2025Updated: February 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

A western Nebraska village voted itself out of existence. Its remaining residents are OK with their fate.

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