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TC Energy Is Looking for Other Potential Oil Leaks, But Not in Nebraska

By Gordon HopkinsWith the official cause of the Keystone Pipeline failure now released, TC Energy, the company formerly known as…

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School Funding Bills Advance

By Gordon HopkinsBills containing several school-related measures, particularly involving funding, advanced in the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.LB…

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Governor Wants “Heartbeat Bill” Brought Back to the Legislature

With the failed cloture vote in the legislature, some people are of the opinion that LB (Legislative Bill) 626, the…

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SCC Adds Concrete Program

Among the newest career/technical programs at Southeast Community College (SCC) intended to meet the needs of industry is Concrete Construction…

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Weekend Accident on Highway 8

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 8, south of Fairbury Saturday evening,…

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News Flash

Thunderstorms, some bringing hail and considerable lightning, hit much of southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas Sunday night, May 7. Wind…

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Questions Remain Unanswered By Jansen Village Board

By FJN StaffQuestions have been raised by members of the public about payments made by the Jansen Village Board. As…

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Klaumann Is New Ambulance Director

By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County has promoted a 33-year veteran to head up Ambulance District #33.Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously to…

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City Council To Allow Employees To Serve As Firefighters

By Gordon HopkinsWith the recent spate of wildfires in mind, particularly the Rock Creek Station fire that occurred in April…

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USDA Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Drought

Jefferson and Gage Counties Eligible for Emergency Loan Assistance. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced 13 Nebraska…

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