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Primary Election Is First With New Voter ID Law
May 17, 2024
Primary Election Is First With New Voter ID Law
According to Jefferson County Election Commissioner Kristina Riggle, the first election held since the state's new voter ID law was…
Little Blue NRD Stays All High-Capacity Irrigation Wells
May 17, 2024
Little Blue NRD Stays All High-Capacity Irrigation Wells
The Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) Board of Directors has imposed an immediate stay, effective Tuesday, May 14th, 2024,…
Postmaster Postpones Changes to Processing Network
May 17, 2024
Postmaster Postpones Changes to Processing Network
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his intention to pause planned changes to the postal service's processing network after a…
Medicare Fraud Attempt Reported
May 17, 2024
Medicare Fraud Attempt Reported
A Medicare fraud attempt using the pretenses of an offer from Jefferson Community Health & Life has been reported by…
Nevada Auto Larceny Suspect Arrested in Jefferson County
May 17, 2024
Nevada Auto Larceny Suspect Arrested in Jefferson County
The suspect in a Clark County, Nevada, case asked for her extradition hearing to be continued. The suspect indicated she…
Fairbury Man Accepts Probation for Obstruction Charge
May 17, 2024
Fairbury Man Accepts Probation for Obstruction Charge
A Fairbury man accused of assault was sentenced to probation after reaching a plea agreement, although he made his reluctance…
Wymore Man Charged with Assault in Jefferson County
May 17, 2024
Wymore Man Charged with Assault in Jefferson County
A Wymore man accused of assault was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Linda Bauer was…
Fairbury Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge
May 17, 2024
Fairbury Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge
Arlene J. Stewart, age 55, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Linda Bauer…
Unofficial Results of Gage County Primary Election
May 15, 2024
Unofficial Results of Gage County Primary Election
Supervisor District 2: Republican incumbent Emily Haxby (317) defeated challenger Jim Ensz (258). There was no Democrat candidate. Supervisor District…
Local Unofficial Election Results
May 14, 2024
Local Unofficial Election Results
Jefferson County has a new District 2 Commissioner as Danielle Schwab defeats incumbent Gale Pohlmann. Danielle Schwab 284, Gale Pohlmann…