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Firefighter Cancer Bill Fails by a Single Vote
April 3, 2026
Firefighter Cancer Bill Fails by a Single Vote
By Gordon Hopkins A bill intended to provide compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by Nebraska…
Nebraska Delegates Take the Lead on Insider Trading
April 3, 2026
Nebraska Delegates Take the Lead on Insider Trading
By Gordon Hopkins Polls indicate trust in the federal government is at an all-time low, having been on a downward…
Fairbury Landmark Demolished
April 3, 2026
Fairbury Landmark Demolished
The Price Brothers Hardware building at 325 D Street in Fairbury, one of the oldest buildings in Jefferson County, was…
Local Crews Tackle Pair of Ditch Fires on PWF Road
April 3, 2026
Local Crews Tackle Pair of Ditch Fires on PWF Road
Fairbury, Diller and Jansen firefighters were called to the scene of a pair of ditch fires Monday afternoon, March 30,…
Warrant Issued for Alexandria Woman Who Misses Court Date
April 3, 2026
Warrant Issued for Alexandria Woman Who Misses Court Date
An arrest warrant was issued for an Alexandria woman with multiple felony drug charges after she failed to appear for…
Another Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man After He Fails to Appear for Court Again
April 3, 2026
Another Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man After He Fails to Appear for Court Again
A bench warrant was issued for Michael Siebe, age 59, of Fairbury, after he failed to appear for Jefferson County…
Arraignments in Jefferson County District Court
April 3, 2026
Arraignments in Jefferson County District Court
Several defendants were arraigned in Jefferson County District Court the morning of Thursday, April 2, 2026. Each defendant is charged…
Defendant in “Predator Sting” Case Gets Probation
April 3, 2026
Defendant in “Predator Sting” Case Gets Probation
The defendant arrested after an amateur “predator sting” has been sentenced to 24 months of probation.Donald D. Boomgaarn Jr., age…
Local Firefighters Battle Curry Timber Blaze
March 31, 2026
Local Firefighters Battle Curry Timber Blaze
In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 28, the 3-and-33 Mutual Aid Wildland Task Force was called to assist…
Commissioners Want More Time To Review Zoning Regulations
March 31, 2026
Commissioners Want More Time To Review Zoning Regulations
By Gordon HopkinsWhile the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners vote to approve the revamped County Comprehensive Plan, they have decided…