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City Council Votes Down New Wellfield
November 4, 2022
City Council Votes Down New Wellfield
By Gordon HopkinsAfter more than a year of planning and testing, the Fairbury City Council has voted not to proceed…
Malco to Close DeWitt Plant
November 4, 2022
Malco to Close DeWitt Plant
By Gordon HopkinsAfter more than a year of planning and testing, the Fairbury City Council has voted not to proceed…
New Ambulance Director Will Face Serious Challenges
November 4, 2022
New Ambulance Director Will Face Serious Challenges
By Gordon HopkinsCheyanne Kuehn has been selected to replace Alan Rosenthal as director of Ambulance District #33, effective immediately.Three candidates…
What to Expect for the Upcoming Election
November 4, 2022
What to Expect for the Upcoming Election
Midterm elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Voting has already begun, with 373 mail-in ballots received as…
Six-Hour Standoff in Daykin Ends with Arrest
November 4, 2022
Six-Hour Standoff in Daykin Ends with Arrest
A night-time standoff with an armed suspect in Daykin ended peacefully after six hours, with an arrest and no one…
NRD Water Quality Cost Share Programs
November 4, 2022
NRD Water Quality Cost Share Programs
The Lower Big Blue NRD (Natural Resources District) will provide $50 towards one soil sample to producers district wide. Producers…
Governor Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels
November 4, 2022
Governor Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order 22-06 to provide emergency relief on account of…
Black Hills Energy Proposes Voluntary RNG and Carbon Offset Program for Homes and Businesses
November 4, 2022
Black Hills Energy Proposes Voluntary RNG and Carbon Offset Program for Homes and Businesses
In response to customers’ growing interest in sustainable energy options, Black Hills Energy announced on Wednesday, November 1, 2022, plans…
Suspect in McDonald’s Robbery Objects to Press Coverage
November 4, 2022
Suspect in McDonald’s Robbery Objects to Press Coverage
One of the suspects in the robbery of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Fairbury believes that pre-trial publicity may impact his…
Endicott Man Arrested After Failing to Appear for Court
November 4, 2022
Endicott Man Arrested After Failing to Appear for Court
Christopher L. Day, age 34, of Endicott, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in the custody…