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Water Levels Drop In City Wells
November 14, 2023
Water Levels Drop In City Wells
By Gordon Hopkins The wells that provide water to the City of Fairbury have seen a drop in water levels…
Endicott Considers Entering Land Bank
November 14, 2023
Endicott Considers Entering Land Bank
By Gordon HopkinsThe Village of Endicott has indicated their interest in possibly joining into a Municipal Land Bank (MLB) with…
11.15.23 Court/Real Estate
November 14, 2023
11.15.23 Court/Real Estate
In Jefferson County CourtJeorgia M. Kleinbohl, age 33, of Fairbury appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.…
Weekend Earthquake Felt In Kansas
November 14, 2023
Weekend Earthquake Felt In Kansas
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bennington, Kansas, approximately one and a half hours south of Fairbury, at 6:18 p.m.,…
Demolished House Stirs Controversy
November 14, 2023
Demolished House Stirs Controversy
The City of Fairbury regularly performs abatement and demolishes houses that are not up to city code and are considered…
Grease Fire Destroys Fairbury Home
November 14, 2023
Grease Fire Destroys Fairbury Home
There was no loss of life but a house was completely destroyed as a result of a grease fire Friday…
Raising the Flags for Veterans
November 10, 2023
Raising the Flags for Veterans
The Stars and Stripes can be seen flying all over the area during Veterans Day weekend. Friday morning, November 10,…
Fentanyl is Number One Cause of Overdose Deaths in Nebraska
November 10, 2023
Fentanyl is Number One Cause of Overdose Deaths in Nebraska
By Gordon HopkinsThe Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) recently released its 2023 Nebraska Overdose Report. The results are…
Kansas Court Systems Remains Down Four Weeks After Cyberattack
November 10, 2023
Kansas Court Systems Remains Down Four Weeks After Cyberattack
By Gordon HopkinsIt has now been more than four weeks since what Kansas officials are calling a “security incident” took…
Thanksgiving is the Leading Day of the Year for U.S. Home Cooking Fires
November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving is the Leading Day of the Year for U.S. Home Cooking Fires
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of…