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Nebraska State Patrol Warns of Scam
October 11, 2024
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…
Jefferson County FSA Reminds Producers of Fall-Seeded Acreage Reporting Requirement, Deadline
October 11, 2024
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…
First General Election Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
October 11, 2024
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…
Kansas Man Reaches Plea Agreement on Drug Cases
October 11, 2024
Kansas Man Reaches Plea Agreement on Drug Cases
A Kansas man facing felony drug charges has reached an agreement with the state and pleaded guilty to a single…
Fairbury Woman Withdraws Guilty Plea
October 11, 2024
Fairbury Woman Withdraws Guilty Plea
A Fairbury woman who pleaded guilty to drug possession has asked to withdraw her plea and also asked for a…
Fairbury Man Intends to Challenge Constitutionality of Law Prohibiting Felons from Owning Guns
October 11, 2024
Fairbury Man Intends to Challenge Constitutionality of Law Prohibiting Felons from Owning Guns
A Fairbury man prohibited from owning firearms due to a felony conviction has filed a notice in Jefferson County District…
La Vista Man Accepts Plea Deal in Drug Case
October 11, 2024
La Vista Man Accepts Plea Deal in Drug Case
A La Vista man facing a felony drug charge in Jefferson County has accepted a plea agreement, making the charge…
Transient Charged With Burglary, Assault
October 11, 2024
Transient Charged With Burglary, Assault
Richie L. Styers, age 37, appeared for Jefferson County Court via telephone on Monday, October 7, 2024, from the Department…
For the Record
October 8, 2024
For the Record
In Jefferson County CourtChristopher C. Richie, age 45, of Fairbury, was sentenced to one year of probation in Jefferson County…
Area Ravaged By Wildfires
October 8, 2024
Area Ravaged By Wildfires
By Gordon HopkinsHigh winds and low humidity contributed to numerous wildfires that broke out throughout Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas.…