Chase County gains ownership of state historical park

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will turn over ownership of the Champion Mill State Historical Park and Champion Lake State Recreation Area under a bill passed by the Legislature March 8.

LB739, introduced by Imperial Sen. Mark Christensen, transfers ownership of the areas to Chase County. Christensen said the bill formalizes an agreement already existing between both parties.

The bill passed on a 45-0 vote and goes into effect immediately.