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Shoplifter Pleads No Contest
October 18, 2024
Shoplifter Pleads No Contest
A Fairbury woman charged with shoplifting from the Walmart in Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, October…
For the Record
October 15, 2024
For the Record
Jefferson County Arrest: Robert L. Watson, age 57, of Wymore, was arrested on October 3, 2024, and booked into the…
Courthouse Construction Completed
October 15, 2024
Courthouse Construction Completed
Construction on the ceiling of the Jefferson County Courthouse has been completed ahead of schedule. On Tuesday, October 8, 2024,…
Fairbury Remains Under Water Restrictions
October 15, 2024
Fairbury Remains Under Water Restrictions
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury remains under mandatory water restrictions due to a lack of precipitation and low water…
Coordination Key To Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 15, 2024
Coordination Key To Hurricane Relief Efforts
By Gordon HopkinsNebraskans are eager to help residents of those states hit by recent hurricanes. However, coordination is needed to…
Legal Action Doesn’t Delay Wind Repowering Project
October 15, 2024
Legal Action Doesn’t Delay Wind Repowering Project
By Gordon HopkinsPlans for upgrading turbines at the Steele Flats Wind Farm are moving forward despite appeals filed by local…
Commissioners Worry Knox County Wind Farm Lawsuit Could Have Both Local And Widespread Implications
October 15, 2024
Commissioners Worry Knox County Wind Farm Lawsuit Could Have Both Local And Widespread Implications
By Gordon HopkinsA wind farm company and several landowners are suing Knox County over changes to zoning regulations. Jefferson County…
Solar Winds Bring Northern Lights South to Nebraska
October 11, 2024
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…
Wind Farm Repowering Moves Forward Despite Appeals
October 11, 2024
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…
Temperatures Drop But Fire Danger Remains
October 11, 2024
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…