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SE Nebraska Digs Out After First Snow Storm of 2025
By Gordon HopkinsThe new year kicked off with a winter storm that kept much of the population of Nebraska and…
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Little Blue NRD Water Sourcing Project On Hold After Injunction
By Gordon HopkinsA controversial water sourcing project by the Little Blue NRD (Natural Resources District) is on hold following an…
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Flu and COVID on the Rise
By Gordon HopkinsCases of respiratory ailments, most notably influenza (flu) and COVID-19, are increasing both locally and throughout the state.…
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Wymore Moves Forward with Water System Improvement Project
The City of Wymore is preparing to implement a water system improvement project. The city council voted unanimously to go…
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Alfred Brejcha is First Veteran of the Month for 2025
By Kimberly BrejchaAlfred P. Brejcha was honored as Jefferson County’s first Veteran of the Month for the new year by…
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Storm Watch This Weekend
Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Management is warning of potential snowfall this weekend, “Winter Storm Watch continues and may be…
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Mental Health a Priority for Nebraska County Officials
By Gordon Hopkins Mental health services will be a priority for NACO (Nebraska Association of County Officials) when the 109th…
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Construction on Band Shelter On Hold Temporarily
Work on the new band shelter at Conrad Park in Fairbury is temporarily on hold. According to Fairbury Mayor Kelly…
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City of Fairbury Looks to Buy Old Gas Station
The City of Fairbury is looking to purchase the long-shuttered gas station and car wash at 1325 E Street.Originally opened…
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FPS Hires Non-Profit Consulting Firm to Improve Curriculum and Scores
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury Public School Board of Education voted to hire Curriculum Leadership Institute (CLI), a non-profit consulting firm,…
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