Local News
-
Commissioners Suspend Use of Zoom After Meeting Hacked
By Gordon Hopkins Jefferson County Commissioners were discussing zoning regulations at a meeting Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025, when the…
Read More » -
Bacon Among Lawmakers Looking to Limit President’s Ability to Impose Tariffs
President Trump Orders 90-Day Pause on Tariffs Except for China U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), along with Representatives Jeff Hurd…
Read More » -
Ambulance Director Resigns
By Gordon Hopkins Jeff Klaumann, director of Ambulance District #33, has resigned his position two years after being appointed. Jefferson…
Read More » -
Governor to Meet with Health Officials Re: Measles Response Plan
Governor Jim Pillen Will be meeting with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officials later today, Friday, April 11,…
Read More » -
Juvenile Seriously Injured in Single Vehicle Rollover Accident
On March 30, 2025, at 10:12 p.m., Wymore Fire and Rescue, Blue Springs Fire and Rescue, Beatrice Fire and Rescue…
Read More » -
House Fire Kills Three in Crete
The Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that took the lives of three people…
Read More » -
Jefferson County Ambulance Service Rates Raised
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners voted to raise the rates of Ambulance District #33, a move they say is necessary…
Read More » -
Fairbury Approves Bids For City Park Loop Trail
The Fairbury City Council accepted a bid for the proposed City Park Loop Trail at a meeting the evening of…
Read More » -
Tensions Evident Between Wymore Council And Police Department Advisory Committee
By Gordon HopkinsTensions were evident between the Wymore City Council and Police Department Advisory Committee (PDAC) at a meeting on…
Read More » -
Jefferson County Hosts Traditional Mortar Workshop
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County hosted a traditional mortar workshop on Monday and Tuesday this week, April 7 and 8, where…
Read More »