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Solar Winds Bring Northern Lights South to Nebraska
Aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, occur when charged particles from solar winds strike the Earth's atmosphere. Northern Lights are rarely…
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Wind Farm Repowering Moves Forward Despite Appeals
By Gordon Hopkins Plans for upgrading turbines at the Steele Flats Wind Farm are moving forward despite appeals filed by…
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Temperatures Drop But Fire Danger Remains
Temperatures are expected to drop over the next few days, according to weather reports, but there is no significant precipitation…
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Nebraska State Patrol Warns of Scam
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) recently issued a warning about a possible scam after receiving a report of someone allegedly…
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Jefferson County FSA Reminds Producers of Fall-Seeded Acreage Reporting Requirement, Deadline
To comply with program eligibility requirements, all Jefferson County producers are encouraged to contact the Fairbury FSA office to file…
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First General Election Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Nebraska’s first voter registration deadline for the general election is one week away. Friday, October 18, is the final day…
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Area Ravaged By Wildfires
By Gordon HopkinsHigh winds and low humidity contributed to numerous wildfires that broke out throughout Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas.…
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State Auditor Finds No Issues Worth Pursuing In Jansen
By Gordon HopkinsDespite the failure of the Village Board of Jansen to issue bond reports as required by Nebraska statute…
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Personnel Committee Votes To Table Employee Survey
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury’s Personnel Committee voted to table a proposed survey of current and former employees until…
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Early Voting Begins For Upcoming Election
Early in-person voting for the general election began Monday, October 7, at Nebraska county election offices.“County election offices are open…
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