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President Trump and Nebraska Delegates at Odds Over Argentine Beef Imports
By Gordon Hopkins On Friday, February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order permitting an increase of Argentine…
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City Council Votes To Move Forward With Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to move forward with construction of both a temporary and permanent water…
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Fairbury Mayor Addresses Bad Behavior Toward City Employees
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury Mayor Kelly Davis took some residents to task over what he sees as abuse of city staff.The…
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Dave Kettlehut Is Jefferson County’s February Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeDave E. Kettelhut was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for February by county commissioners on…
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County Commissioner Testifies In Support Of Bridge Match Program
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock testified in front of the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, February 4, to support…
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City Council Votes to Move Forward with Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon Hopkins The Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to move forward with construction of both a temporary and permanent…
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Grass Fire Near Fairbury Dam
Fairbury Rural Fire were called to the scene of a grass fire near the Fairbury Dam Friday afternoon at approximately…
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Zoning for Data Centers and Energy Raise Concerns
By Gordon Hopkins During a hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners heard concerns from…
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First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services…
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Three ID Theft Suspects Sentenced
Three suspects accused of identity theft appeared for sentencing in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, February 5, 2026. David…
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