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April 21, 2023

Nebraska Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced on Monday, April 17, 2023, that he will partner with the U.S. Department of Justice…

April 18, 2023

Photos by David Chlupacek/fairburyjournalnewsCOPA 2023—Saturday night was the annual COPA event at Fairbury High School. A mix of skits, vocal…

April 18, 2023

By FJN StaffThere was no treasurer’s report presented at the last meeting of the Village Board of Jansen. Board member…

April 18, 2023

Construction is going forward on a wireless communication tower in downtown Fairbury, near the intersection of 5th and E Streets.…

April 18, 2023

Fairbury Journal-News staff brought home prestigious awards at the annual Nebraska Press Association convention over the weekend. FJN editor Gordon…

April 14, 2023

By Gordon Hopkins The Rock Creek fire, what Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Management is calling “one of the largest…

April 14, 2023

By Gordon HopkinsLocal school officials have expressed mixed feelings about Governor Jim Pillen's education funding plans.On Tuesday, April 4, 2023,…

April 14, 2023

While contending with the massive wildfire at Rock Creek, Fairbury Rural Fire was called to another fire, this one south…

April 14, 2023

The Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt was held this past Saturday in the North Park. Lots of kids had a…

April 14, 2023

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection 9th and K Streets in Fairbury…