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City to Enforce Water Restrictions
August 4, 2023
City to Enforce Water Restrictions
The Fairbury City Council voted to approve a drought emergency contingency plan that established procedures for restriction of water use…
Wymore’s New Police Chief
August 4, 2023
Wymore’s New Police Chief
Wymore City Attorney Andrew Carothers (left) swears in the city's new Police Chief, Robert Martinez, at a meeting of the…
Little Blue NRD Applies for Grant for Water Project
August 4, 2023
Little Blue NRD Applies for Grant for Water Project
The Little Blue NRD (Natural Resources District) has announced the intention to file an application for federal financial assistance with…
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus on the Rise in Nebraska
August 4, 2023
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus on the Rise in Nebraska
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus are on the rise…
Aksarben Announces the 2023 Aksarben Farm Family Award Recipients
August 4, 2023
Aksarben Announces the 2023 Aksarben Farm Family Award Recipients
Aksarben has been honoring our state’s agricultural heritage for nearly 130 years, and began celebrating the dedication and perseverance of…
JCH&L Gardenside Evacuates Due To Fire Alarm
August 4, 2023
JCH&L Gardenside Evacuates Due To Fire Alarm
JCH&L (Jefferson Community Health & Life) Gardenside long-term care facility was evacuated for a short time at approximately 2 p.m.,…
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Strangulation
August 4, 2023
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Strangulation
A Fairbury man accused of strangulation and assault has reached a plea deal with the state.Lynn William Vieselmeyer, age 28,…
Defendant Disputes Constitutionality of Traffic Laws
August 4, 2023
Defendant Disputes Constitutionality of Traffic Laws
What began as a straight-forward criminal arraignment in Jefferson County Court for traffic violations quickly turned into a debate on…
Fairbury Man Wants To Take Speeding Ticket to Trial
August 4, 2023
Fairbury Man Wants To Take Speeding Ticket to Trial
The offense of speeding is punishable by a fine and can often be paid online, so that the defendant does…
Defendant Wants to be Paid for Appearing in Court
August 4, 2023
Defendant Wants to be Paid for Appearing in Court
A Beatrice man pleaded Not Guilty to a charge of driving without insurance in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, August…