Trail connector in Cass County looking at new options after funding cut

By: Paul Hammel

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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LINCOLN — After another cut in state funding, an effort to link recreation trails from Omaha and Lincoln through Cass County is looking at other options.

But an official with the agency seeking to build the connector trail said he’s still optimistic, despite more than one setback that the trail will eventually be built.

“Maybe it took this to find the right path,” said David Potter, the general manager of the Lower Platte South Natural …

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