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Midnight Fire Burns Multiple Structures
December 1, 2023
Midnight Fire Burns Multiple Structures
Fire Safety of Paramount Importance in Colder Temps By Gordon HopkinsThree days after an early morning fire in Fairbury left…
Four Suspects from ID Theft Ring Remain at Large
December 1, 2023
Four Suspects from ID Theft Ring Remain at Large
Four warrants remain outstanding after an investigation into the purchase and distribution of fraudulent identification documents led to felony charges…
Community Building Reopens
December 1, 2023
Community Building Reopens
A grand re-opening celebration for the City of Fairbury's Community Building was held Tuesday, November 28, attended by community leaders…
Nebraska Ranked Best State For Mental Health In Recent Report
December 1, 2023
Nebraska Ranked Best State For Mental Health In Recent Report
Soliant Health, a leading provider of specialized healthcare staffing services to hospitals, schools, and other healthcare providers, released its 2023…
Steele City Man Rejects Plea Deal, Now Charged with a Felony
December 1, 2023
Steele City Man Rejects Plea Deal, Now Charged with a Felony
A Steele City man facing multiple misdemeanor charges was originally scheduled for a trial. Instead, he now finds himself charged…
Barneston Man Arrested After Search Warrant Uncovers Drugs, Firearms
December 1, 2023
Barneston Man Arrested After Search Warrant Uncovers Drugs, Firearms
On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence…
Fairbury Chosen As Site For Wellness Resource Center
November 28, 2023
Fairbury Chosen As Site For Wellness Resource Center
By Gordon HopkinsThose in need in Jefferson County have a number of resources available to them, such as Public Health…
Deal Reached With TC Energy To Repair Steele City Road
November 28, 2023
Deal Reached With TC Energy To Repair Steele City Road
By Gordon HopkinsAfter weeks of negotiations, an agreement has been reached between Jefferson County and TC Energy, the company formerly…
City Council Disputes Claim ‘23 Apartments Loan Was Supposed To Be Forgiven
November 28, 2023
City Council Disputes Claim ‘23 Apartments Loan Was Supposed To Be Forgiven
By Gordon HopkinsIn 2004, Steve Foutch, until recently the owner of Fairbury 23 Apartments, was loaned $202,000 by the City…
COVID-19 On The Rise Again
November 28, 2023
COVID-19 On The Rise Again
While the pandemic has been declared over, COVID-19 (coronavirus) remains a threat. Nebraska is seeing a recent uptick in COVID-19…