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Fugitive Captured in Fairbury

Fugitive Captured in Fairbury

A fugitive wanted on warrants in Jefferson and Gage counties was arrested Tuesday, December 13, in Fairbury by the United…
Fairbury Man Arrested in Beatrice on Jefferson County Warrant

Fairbury Man Arrested in Beatrice on Jefferson County Warrant

Nicholas S. Heitman, age 36, of Fairbury, was arrested in Beatrice on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.Police observed a black Chevrolet…
Gun Found Behind Refrigerator Leads to Criminal Charges

Gun Found Behind Refrigerator Leads to Criminal Charges

David Loren Ebke, 60, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, via webcam in…
Fairbury Man Pleads No Contest to Assault in Local Restaurant

Fairbury Man Pleads No Contest to Assault in Local Restaurant

A Fairbury man who had previously pleaded Not Guilty to an assault in a local restaurant, changed his plea to…
Fairbury Woman Faces Burglary Charge

Fairbury Woman Faces Burglary Charge

Bailey Sturm of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court via webcam on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from the Jefferson County…
Fairbury Woman Pleads Guilty to Violating Protection Order

Fairbury Woman Pleads Guilty to Violating Protection Order

Christina D. Weidner, age 34, of Fairbury, pleaded guilty to violating a protection order in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday,…
Omaha Woman Sentenced to 120 Days

Omaha Woman Sentenced to 120 Days

An Omaha woman charged with possession of methamphetamine has reached a plea agreement with the state.Crystal Denise Urbano, age 24,…
Jansen’s Clerk/Treasurer Fired

Jansen’s Clerk/Treasurer Fired

By Gordon HopkinsRegina Russell, clerk and treasurer for the Village of Jansen, has been fired. That is according to village…
FPS Holds Lockdown Drill

FPS Holds Lockdown Drill

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School held a lockdown drill the morning of Monday, December 12, 2022.According to High School Principal Sean…
Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Spill

Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Spill

By Gordon Hopkins TC Energy, the company formerly known as TransCanada Corporation, shut down the Keystone Pipeline System the evening…