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Jefferson County Receives $75,000 Grant For New Ambulance
Jefferson County Commissioners unanimously approved a $75,000 budget amendment for the ambulance department at a meeting on January 21. Prior…
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Don Meyer Is February Veteran Of The Month
By Mark SchoenrockDon Meyer was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. In addition,…
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Two Major Data Breaches Highlight Local Impacts of Cyberattacks
By Gordon Hopkins Two recent high profile data breaches may have serious and long-term impacts on local residents.The data compromised…
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What to Know About Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak
An outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) is raging on the other side of the state line in northern Kansas. More than…
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Nebraska Joins Other States Testing Milk for Bird Flu
Nebraska has joined more than 40 other states by enrolling in a National Milk Testing Strategy intended to protect consumers…
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Davenport Man Killed in Car Crash
On January 27, 2025 at approximately 3:02 p.m. the Jefferson County 911 Center received a call in reference to a…
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First Cases of Bird Flu in 2025 Detected in Nebraska Chickens
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has reported the first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also know as…
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Local Working Group Meetings Planned
A Local Working Group that provides advice on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will meet…
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New Wound Clinic Offered at JCH&L Specialty Services
Jefferson Community Health & Life is offering a new wound clinic through Outpatient Services. Megan Knutson, FNP-C, and Kensly Williams,…
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Fairbury City Council Votes For Wage Increase For City Staff
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted to approved raises for city staff at a meeting the evening of Tuesday,…
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