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Diller Man Gets Four Years for Drug Charges in Gage County
April 25, 2024
Diller Man Gets Four Years for Drug Charges in Gage County
David Eugene Sutton, age 56, of Diller, was sentenced to a total of four years in prison for two separate…
Drug Suspect Appears in Court
April 25, 2024
Drug Suspect Appears in Court
Makela L. Grable, age 23, of Marysville, Kansas, was arraigned in Jefferson County on Wednesday, April 20, 2024. She is…
Arkansas Man Accused of Assault
April 25, 2024
Arkansas Man Accused of Assault
Kevin T. Greene, age 45, of Pangburn, Arkansas, was arraigned in Jefferson County on Wednesday, April 20, 2024. He appeared…
Legislative Session Ends Without Passing Property Tax Package
April 23, 2024
Legislative Session Ends Without Passing Property Tax Package
By Gordon HopkinsGovernor Jim Pillen’s tax package, LB (Legislative Bill) 388, was unable to make it through the final day…
Wymore Receives Grant To Demo Gambles Building
April 23, 2024
Wymore Receives Grant To Demo Gambles Building
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Wymore will receive a grant of $80,000 to be used to tear down the Gambles…
Should Flood Buyout Properties Be Taxed?
April 23, 2024
Should Flood Buyout Properties Be Taxed?
By Gordon HopkinsThe question of what constitutes “governmental purposes” is at the heart of a tax dispute between the City…
Proposed Fairbury Parking Ordinance On Hold
April 23, 2024
Proposed Fairbury Parking Ordinance On Hold
By Gordon HopkinsConsideration of a parking ordinance is on hold as Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown reviews the matter. That ordinance…
Commissioners Not Happy About Pipelines In County Right-Of-Way
April 23, 2024
Commissioners Not Happy About Pipelines In County Right-Of-Way
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners have been asked to approve a permit for a natural gas pipeline to occupy the…
Governor’s Tax Package Defeated (For Now)
April 19, 2024
Governor’s Tax Package Defeated (For Now)
Pillen Will Call Special Session By Gordon HopkinsGovernor Jim Pillen's tax package, LB (Legislative Bill) 388, was unable to make…
Wind and a Squirrel Wreak Havoc with City’s Power
April 19, 2024
Wind and a Squirrel Wreak Havoc with City’s Power
By Gordon HopkinsBoth high winds brought on by stormy weather and a squirrel wreaked havoc with the City of Fairbury's…