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Governor Announces Federal Approval Of Nebraska’s Broadband Final Proposal
December 16, 2025
Governor Announces Federal Approval Of Nebraska’s Broadband Final Proposal
By Gordon HopkinsDespite opposition by county officials throughout Nebraska due to changes made to strategy, Governor Jim Pillen recently announced…
Cause Of Whispering Acres Fire Not Yet Determined
December 16, 2025
Cause Of Whispering Acres Fire Not Yet Determined
By Gordon HopkinsThe cause of the early morning fire last week at Whispering Acres Trails and Treasures remains unknown at…
Gage County Attorney Announces Retirement
December 16, 2025
Gage County Attorney Announces Retirement
Gage County Attorney Rogert Harris will be retiring at the end of December 2025, capping off a 44-year law career.…
Barneston Fire Department Unveils New Helicopter Pad
December 16, 2025
Barneston Fire Department Unveils New Helicopter Pad
The Barneston Rural Volunteer Fire Department made use of a new helicopter landing pad Sunday night for the very first…
A Sip Of Eden Coming Soon
December 16, 2025
A Sip Of Eden Coming Soon
Efforts are being made to bring a little bit of paradise to downtown Fairbury. To be exact, A Sip Of…
Knife’s Edge
December 16, 2025
Knife’s Edge
A Fairbury man previously convicted of felonies in California wants to fight the constitutionality of the law that prevents him…
Voters Pass Tri County Public Schools Bond
December 12, 2025
Voters Pass Tri County Public Schools Bond
By Gordon Hopkins It was a close race but unofficial results indicate voters have approved a bond intended to significantly…
Academic All-State Awards Presented at Fairbury School Board Meeting
December 12, 2025
Academic All-State Awards Presented at Fairbury School Board Meeting
The fall 2025 Academic All-State award winners were recognized at a meeting of the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education…
Disabled Veterans Eligible for Vehicle Tax and Fee Exemption in 2026
December 12, 2025
Disabled Veterans Eligible for Vehicle Tax and Fee Exemption in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, all disabled and/or blind veterans in Nebraska can receive an exemption for the Motor Vehicle Tax…
UNL’s Regional Planning Program Saved But Four Others Cut
December 12, 2025
UNL’s Regional Planning Program Saved But Four Others Cut
By Gordon Hopkins The Community and Regional Planning (CRP) Program offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) was one of…