Local News
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EPIC Tax Deadline Nears
By Gordon HopkinsThe deadline for petitions currently being circulated for a constitutional amendment that would eliminate all forms of taxation…
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Part 3: Questions Raised About Super PAC And Political Consultant
By Gordon HopkinsConcerns about a Super PAC (Political Action Committee) that became involved in recent down ballot primary elections in…
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City Amending Zoning Regs for “Special Type Dwelling Units”
By Gordon Hopkins The City of Fairbury is looking at changing zoning regulations to allow for addition of ‘special’ types…
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Drone Class Available
The Gage County Extension office is teaching a one-day drone test prep course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
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Dream Flights Postponed Again
Nebraska's sometimes capricious weather did not cooperate with planned Dream Flights, scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June…
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Planting in the Right-of-Way Could Cost Farmers
By Gordon Hopkins Jefferson County Commissioners have been pushing hard for broadband expansion in those rural, underserved areas of the…
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Game and Parks Band Geese at Crystal Springs
Visitors to Crystal Springs Park in Fairbury Thursday morning, June 20, 2024, would have seen a caravan of pickup trucks…
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Senate Republicans Block Bump Stock Ban
By Gordon Hopkins U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) is touting his role in blocking a bill to ban bump stocks…
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Fairbury Selects New Interim Superintendent For 2024-2025 School Year
By Theodore BallThe Fairbury Public School’s Board of Education officially filled the interim superintendent role Friday, May 17. Former Glennwood…
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Local Attorney Represents Citizens Concerned About Wind Project
By Gordon HopkinsAttorney Gregory Kratz cited the need for more transparency multiple times during a meeting with Jefferson County Commissioners…
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