Local News
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Name Or Cost Of Water Contractor Not Yet Revealed
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury Mayor Spencer Brown told FJN on Monday, February 26, 2024, that he has a proposal to be…
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County Celebrates A Job Well Done For Highway Department
Jefferson County Commissioners showed their appreciation to the county’s highway department on Tuesday, February 20, with both words and pizza,…
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Drug Busts In Fairbury
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office made multiple drug busts in Fairbury on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Four suspects in total…
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Governor Looks to Slash $15 Million from Behavior Health Aid
By Gordon HopkinsNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has recommended a $15 million cut to the behavioral health aid base in fiscal…
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Unseasonably Warm Temps Bring Fire Risk
After the brutal snow storms of January, the people of Nebraska are enjoying an unseasonably warm February. However, there are…
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International Law Enforcement Efforts Hobble Cybercrime Operation
The U.S. Department of Justice joined the United Kingdom and international law enforcement partners in London this week to announce…
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City Needs Two To Replace Water Superintendent
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury has a new water superintendent but will need to contract with a third party…
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Constitutional Amendment Would Require Replacing Revenue Lost By Tax Cuts
By Gordon HopkinsA proposed constitutional amendment, LR287CA, is intended to ensure that local governments aren’t left underfunded should the Legislature…
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Candidates Speak Out On LB 1375
By Gordon HopkinsOne of the bills currently under consideration in the legislature is LB (Legislative Bill) 1375, introduced by Senator…
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Work Continues On Wymore Heritage Inn
Work is progressing on the much-anticipated Heritage Inn, located in downtown Wymore.A floor to ceiling fireplace in the reception area…
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