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State Bar Association Recommend Retention of Local Judges
August 2, 2024
State Bar Association Recommend Retention of Local Judges
The results of the 2024 Judicial Performance Evaluation were posted on the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) website in late…
Bill Would Eliminate Perkins County Canal Project to Fund Governor’s Property Tax Cuts
August 2, 2024
Bill Would Eliminate Perkins County Canal Project to Fund Governor’s Property Tax Cuts
By Gordon Hopkins Among the various bills introduced at the start of the special session of the Nebraska Legislature is…
Public Asked To Report Dead, Sick Big Game Animals
August 2, 2024
Public Asked To Report Dead, Sick Big Game Animals
Wildlife officials say conditions in certain areas of Nebraska are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big…
Reynolds Man Accused of Assaulting Officer Gets Jail Time
August 2, 2024
Reynolds Man Accused of Assaulting Officer Gets Jail Time
A Reynolds man involved in an altercation that resulted in three arrests and charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer…
Western Man Gets Probation for Drug Charges
August 2, 2024
Western Man Gets Probation for Drug Charges
A Western man facing felony drug charges received three years of probation after reaching a plea deal.Rhett Paul, age 46,…
Fairbury Man Charged with Possession of Weapon, Drugs
August 2, 2024
Fairbury Man Charged with Possession of Weapon, Drugs
Casey J. Dayhuff, age 42, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Linda Bauer was…
Defendant Found Not Guilty in Criminal Trespass Case But Guilty for Failing to Appear for Court
August 2, 2024
Defendant Found Not Guilty in Criminal Trespass Case But Guilty for Failing to Appear for Court
A bench trial was held for a Fairbury man accused of criminal trespass and failing to appear for court.Cory L.…
City Looks To Bring I Street Well Back Into Service
July 30, 2024
City Looks To Bring I Street Well Back Into Service
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury’s Water Sourcing Committee met Tuesday, July 23, to discuss building a new well house for a long-disused…
Event To Help Family Through Animal Showing Competition
July 30, 2024
Event To Help Family Through Animal Showing Competition
Samantha Schmidt enjoys showing animals at the county fair and elsewhere around the state. Schmidt also has a passion for…
City Of Fairbury Enacts Water Restrictions
July 30, 2024
City Of Fairbury Enacts Water Restrictions
High temperatures and a lack of precipitation has put a strain on local water supply. As a result, the City…