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Bird Flu Found in Gage County
February 16, 2024
Bird Flu Found in Gage County
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding poultry owners to continue to monitor for and protect their birds against…
Daykin Robbery Nets More than $50 Grand
February 16, 2024
Daykin Robbery Nets More than $50 Grand
A theft from a well-known bar and grill in Daykin resulted in losses estimated at well over $50,000 in value…
Gas Leak in Fairbury Leads to Evacuations
February 16, 2024
Gas Leak in Fairbury Leads to Evacuations
People had to be evacuated from their homes Tuesday evening, February 13, when a gas leak was detected near the…
Defendant Reluctantly Accepts Plea Deal
February 16, 2024
Defendant Reluctantly Accepts Plea Deal
A Fairbury man accused of assault has reached a plea agreement, although he made his reluctance to accept the deal…
Fairbury Man Arrested for Intent to Distribute Meth
February 16, 2024
Fairbury Man Arrested for Intent to Distribute Meth
A Fairbury man was arrested earlier this week for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.Ryan Gray, appeared in…
Sentencing Postponed for Change of Attorney
February 16, 2024
Sentencing Postponed for Change of Attorney
Tanner R. Sell, age 37, of Fairbury, was scheduled to be sentenced in Jefferson County on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.…
Fairbury Landmark To Be Demolished
February 13, 2024
Fairbury Landmark To Be Demolished
By Gordon HopkinsDespite attempts by the current owner to save it, the Price Brother Hardware building at 325 D Street…
County To Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan
February 13, 2024
County To Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Jefferson County is looking to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan. To that end, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee…
Study Recommends Raising Wymore Rates
February 13, 2024
Study Recommends Raising Wymore Rates
By Gordon HopkinsAn electric rate study completed for the City of Wymore recommends raising rates.The study was completed by JK…
Blood Drives Earn Donation For Fairbury Rural Fire Department
February 13, 2024
Blood Drives Earn Donation For Fairbury Rural Fire Department
The Fairbury Rural Fire Department was awarded $750 for the community’s participation in this year’s Nebraska Community Blood Bank Hometown…