Local News
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Odell Resident Recognizes Bitcoin Message As ‘Smishing’ Scam
An Odell resident reported an attempted “Smishing” scam to the Gage County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, “He…
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Steele City Holds Meeting on Water Main Project
The Steele City Village Board held a special meeting Monday to discuss the water main project. Dana Peterson of Frontwater…
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FPS School Contract Signed
By Gordon HopkinsWhile negotiations were reportedly strained, the contract between the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) and the…
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County Examines Funding Cuts For Election Security
By Gordon HopkinsAn election security tool has been eliminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).DOGE is an initiative of…
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Competing Legislation Looks To Address Inheritance Tax
By Gordon HopkinsOn Wednesday, March 12, 2024. the Nebraska Legislature Revenue Committee heard testimony on a constitutional amendment that would…
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Department of Education Begins “Final Mission”
Meal Programs Also Hit by Cuts By Gordon Hopkins Recent cuts by the federal government to staff and programs that…
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Blood Moon
A lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” was visible over the skies of Southeastern Nebraska last night. The…
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Southern Schools District Selects Interim Superintendent
Southern Schools District has selected Dr. Virginia Moon to serve as interim superintendent.The appointment was approved at a meeting of…
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NE Legislature Passes Bill That Limits Ability to Sue Over Data Breaches
By Gordon HopkinsThe Nebraska Legislature passed LB (Legislative Bill) 241, a bill that limits liability in the event of a…
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PowerSchool Data Breach Report Released
By Gordon Hopkins Two-and-a-half months after a data breach that compromised the personal data of an estimated 1,600 schools in…
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