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Two of Nebraska’s Delegates Hold Vastly Different Views on President Trump’s Bid for Greenland
January 23, 2026
Two of Nebraska’s Delegates Hold Vastly Different Views on President Trump’s Bid for Greenland
By Gordon HopkinsThe divergent views of two of Nebraska’s federal delegates on President Donald Trump’s campaign to acquire Greenland were…
Yet Another Attempt to Eliminate Unfunded Mandates Fails
January 23, 2026
Yet Another Attempt to Eliminate Unfunded Mandates Fails
By Gordon HopkinsA constitutional amendment intended to eliminate the bane of county governments, unfunded mandates, has stalled in the general…
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests in Fairbury
January 23, 2026
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests in Fairbury
A search warrant led to the arrest of two Fairbury residents, one of whom was involved in the 2019 Crystal…
Fremont Man with Long History of Assault Arrested in Jefferson County
January 23, 2026
Fremont Man with Long History of Assault Arrested in Jefferson County
A Fremon man with numerous convictions for assault, recently moved to Jefferson County, where he is once again under arrest…
Fairbury Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge Now Charged with Theft
January 23, 2026
Fairbury Woman Facing Felony Drug Charge Now Charged with Theft
A Fairbury woman with a pending felony drug case is now facing new charges of theft.A warrant was issued for…
Fairbury Man Previously Sentenced for Two Felonies Now Charged with Multiple Misdemeanors
January 23, 2026
Fairbury Man Previously Sentenced for Two Felonies Now Charged with Multiple Misdemeanors
Robert L. Jones, age 42, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Linda Bauer…
City Of Fairbury Seeks Public Input For Newly Acquired Property
January 20, 2026
City Of Fairbury Seeks Public Input For Newly Acquired Property
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury held a public forum Monday, January 12, 2026, to discuss redevelopment plans for recently…
FPS Selects New Superintendent
January 20, 2026
FPS Selects New Superintendent
By Gordon HopkinsRoger A. Stumpf was voted unanimously by the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education (BOE)to be the district’s…
Steele City Determined To Keep Post Office Open, Despite Loss Of Postmaster
January 20, 2026
Steele City Determined To Keep Post Office Open, Despite Loss Of Postmaster
Despite the recent loss of William Scheele, Steele City’s postmaster, the village intends that the post office will remain open.Scheele…
Gage County Selects New County Attorney
January 20, 2026
Gage County Selects New County Attorney
By Gordon HopkinsDeputy County Attorney Amanda Fanning was appointed and sworn in as the new Gage County Attorney at a…