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Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading
March 12, 2024
Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading
At a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, the Wymore City Council held the second reading of an ordinance that would…
Protesters Demand Justice For Horses
March 12, 2024
Protesters Demand Justice For Horses
By Gordon HopkinsA group of picketers were seen outside the Gage County Courthouse the afternoon of Monday, March 11, 2024.…
Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”
March 8, 2024
Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”
By Gordon HopkinsSenator Tom Brandt, District 32, of Plymouth, introduced LB (Legislative Bill) 1150, dubbed the Nebraska Plan, intended to…
Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract
March 8, 2024
Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract
The City of Fairbury's fireworks committee now has enough funds to pay for the fireworks show for this year's Independence…
City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services
March 8, 2024
City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services
At a meeting Tuesday evening, March 5, the Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to sign a three-month contract with People…
Little Blue NRD Seeks Permit for Well Project
March 8, 2024
Little Blue NRD Seeks Permit for Well Project
By Gordon HopkinsThe Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) will be requesting permits for user of the county right-of-way at…
Two Year Investigation leads to Arrest of Odell Woman
March 8, 2024
Two Year Investigation leads to Arrest of Odell Woman
The arrest of an Odell woman on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, marked the conclusion of a drug investigation by the…
Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer Reaches Plea Deal
March 8, 2024
Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer Reaches Plea Deal
A Fairbury woman accused of threatening Fairbury's Code Enforcement Officer during an inspection, has reached a plea agreement with the…
Fairbury Man Arrested with Machete Accepts Plea Deal
March 8, 2024
Fairbury Man Arrested with Machete Accepts Plea Deal
A Fairbury man accused of brandishing a machete has reached a plea deal with the State.Brandon F. Whorton, age 36,…
Fairbury Man Sentenced to Time Served for Missing Court
March 8, 2024
Fairbury Man Sentenced to Time Served for Missing Court
George W. Brinton, age 70, of Fairbury, was sentenced to time served in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, March…