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Pertussis: Importance of Prevention and Early Treatment
In 2025, a total of 367 cases of pertussis were reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services…
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Email Scam Targets Churchgoers
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Pastor Gregory Stuckwisch of Our Savior Lutheran…
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Crete PD Warns of Bogus Kidnapping Texts
The Crete Police Department issued a warning regarding a disturbing text message scam currently targeting the area. Multiple residents have…
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Jefferson County Commissioners Approve SENDD Agreement
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with counties would allow SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) to…
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Legislature Considers Bills That Could Impact Land Banks
By Gordon HopkinsCurrently under consideration by the Nebraska Legislature are three bills that could impact how land banks operate should…
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Sparks From Equipment Likely Cause Of Fire
A fire that destroyed a barn and truck, damaged grain bin and burned land was likely caused by sparks from…
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Ziggi’s
Michael Harris, the new owner of Ziggi's Coffee in Fairbury, was on hand Monday, February 16, introducing himself to customers…
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Minneapolis Immigration Chaos Spills Over into Nebraska
By Gordon HopkinsFederal authorities announced an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota Thursday morning, February 12, 2026. However, the…
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Energy and Eminent Domain Under Consideration in the Legislature
By Gordon Hopkins A bill currently under consideration in the Nebraska Legislature addresses the government’s ability to use eminent domain…
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Jefferson County Commissioners Approve SENDD Agreement
By Gordon Hopkins Jefferson County Commissioners unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with counties would allow SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District)…
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