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State Patrol Makes 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign
August 23, 2024
State Patrol Makes 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the…
High Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest and Felony Charges in Fairbury
August 23, 2024
High Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest and Felony Charges in Fairbury
A Fairbury man has been charged with multiple felonies, including possession of a weapon, drugs and flight to avoid arrest.…
Fairbury Woman Arrested for Assault and Terroristic Threats
August 23, 2024
Fairbury Woman Arrested for Assault and Terroristic Threats
A Fairbury Woman is Facing Charges of Assault and Terroristic ThreatsTammy M. Howey, age 58, was arraigned in Jefferson County…
City Council Votes Down 20 Percent Pay Raise for City Employees
August 23, 2024
City Council Votes Down 20 Percent Pay Raise for City Employees
By Gordon Hopkins After an occasionally heated debate during a meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Fairbury City Council…
School Is Back In Session
August 20, 2024
School Is Back In Session
Last Wednesday Fairbury Public Schools started the school year off with enthusiasm. Augy Krieter runs into the building with the…
Local Land Bank Explained
August 20, 2024
Local Land Bank Explained
By Gordon HopkinsQuestions continue to swirl around the South Jefferson Land Bank (SJLB), particularly regarding taxes owed on property acquired…
New Tax Classification Proposal Gets First Round Approval
August 20, 2024
New Tax Classification Proposal Gets First Round Approval
Among the many measures currently under consideration during the special session of the Nebraska Legislature is a constitutional amendment for…
Number Of Female Inmates Increasing
August 20, 2024
Number Of Female Inmates Increasing
By Gordon HopkinsWomen are making up an increasing number of inmates in jails and prisons. That is true in local…
Property Tax Plan Advances
August 16, 2024
Property Tax Plan Advances
Stripped-Down Bills Offers Only Some of What Governor Wanted By Gordon Hopkins Two important bills have advanced in this special…
Governor Signs Czech License Plate Bill
August 16, 2024
Governor Signs Czech License Plate Bill
Governor Jim Pillen signed a ceremonial copy of LB (Legislative Bill) 140 during the 2024 Czech Festival in Wilber. That…