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Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug Charge
February 13, 2026
Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug Charge
A traffic stop in Fairbury lead to an arrest and a felony drug charge.Brian G. Vculek, age 45, was arraigned…
Fairbury Man Arrested for Missing Court Again
February 13, 2026
Fairbury Man Arrested for Missing Court Again
A Fairbury man is under arrest once again after failing to appear for court.Joshua V. Poley, age 30, was scheduled…
City Council Votes To Move Forward With Water Treatment Plant
February 10, 2026
City Council Votes To Move Forward With Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to move forward with construction of both a temporary and permanent water…
Fairbury Mayor Addresses Bad Behavior Toward City Employees
February 10, 2026
Fairbury Mayor Addresses Bad Behavior Toward City Employees
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury Mayor Kelly Davis took some residents to task over what he sees as abuse of city staff.The…
Dave Kettlehut Is Jefferson County’s February Veteran Of The Month
February 10, 2026
Dave Kettlehut Is Jefferson County’s February Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeDave E. Kettelhut was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for February by county commissioners on…
County Commissioner Testifies In Support Of Bridge Match Program
February 10, 2026
County Commissioner Testifies In Support Of Bridge Match Program
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock testified in front of the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, February 4, to support…
City Council Votes to Move Forward with Water Treatment Plant
February 6, 2026
City Council Votes to Move Forward with Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon Hopkins The Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to move forward with construction of both a temporary and permanent…
Grass Fire Near Fairbury Dam
February 6, 2026
Grass Fire Near Fairbury Dam
Fairbury Rural Fire were called to the scene of a grass fire near the Fairbury Dam Friday afternoon at approximately…
Zoning for Data Centers and Energy Raise Concerns
February 6, 2026
Zoning for Data Centers and Energy Raise Concerns
By Gordon Hopkins During a hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners heard concerns from…
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
February 6, 2026
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services…