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Bill Sets Firm Timelines For County Zoning Process
By Gordon HopkinsLast week, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB (Legislative Bill) 663, which sets firm timelines for county zoning decisions…
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Candidates Who Have Filed In Jefferson And Gage Counties
Monday, March 2, was the deadline for candidates to file for the upcoming 2026 election. Here is an updated list…
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Beatrice Humane Society Looks to Address Stray Cat Problem in Fairbury
By Gordon HopkinsLast year, the Beatrice Humane Society (BHS) held a record-setting. one day spay and neuter event for the…
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Bill Changing County Zoning Process Passes
By Gordon Hopkins This week the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill that changes how counties review and approve Conditional Use…
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Wymore’s Mayor Does Not File For Re-Election
Date for incumbents to file for re-election has passed and not among those who have filed is Wymore Mayor Collin…
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NDOT Truck Fire on Highway 136
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a Nebraska Department of Transportation dump truck on fire on Highway 136,…
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Is The Casey’s In Fairbury Moving?
By Gordon HopkinsPlans are afoot to relocate the Casey’s General Store from its present location at 622 E Street in…
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City Votes To Move Forward With Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon HopkinsThe South Jefferson Land Bank has gifted the property at 119 West C Street to the City of…
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Gage County Considers New Jail, Looks To Public For Input
By Gordon HopkinsGage County Supervisors discussed proposals for a new jail at a meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Christian Petrick…
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Land Bank Gifts Property for Fairbury Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon Hopkins The South Jefferson Land Bank has gifted the property at 119 West C Street to the City…
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