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Health Alert Issued For Big Indian Lake
July 28, 2023
Health Alert Issued For Big Indian Lake
The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae,…
Chester Farmer’s Market
July 28, 2023
Chester Farmer’s Market
The Chester Farmer's Market is in full swing now with people gathering every Wednesday evening in the North Park by…
Commission Will Consider Changes to State Park Entry Fees
July 28, 2023
Commission Will Consider Changes to State Park Entry Fees
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider staff recommendations to increase the fee for state park entry permits when…
Vehicular Homicide Trial Delayed Again
July 28, 2023
Vehicular Homicide Trial Delayed Again
After more than two years in the court system, a motor vehicle homicide trial has been delayed once again.Raquel A.…
Oregon Couple Arrested on Drug Charges
July 28, 2023
Oregon Couple Arrested on Drug Charges
A couple from Oregon appeared in Jefferson County Court via webcam, in the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,…
Hottest Of The Year (So Far)
July 25, 2023
Hottest Of The Year (So Far)
The hottest temperatures of the year for Nebraska are expected this week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.Heat Indexes…
Fairbury Housing Authority’s HVAC Project One Step Closer To Completion
July 25, 2023
Fairbury Housing Authority’s HVAC Project One Step Closer To Completion
A vote by the Fairbury City Council will allow the Fairbury Housing Authority’s HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) project…
First Anniversary Of 988 Suicide Hotline
July 25, 2023
First Anniversary Of 988 Suicide Hotline
This month marks the one-year anniversary of 988, the new three-digit suicide prevention line.This number provides a direct connection to…
Progress For Water Sourcing Committee ‘Painfully Slow’
July 25, 2023
Progress For Water Sourcing Committee ‘Painfully Slow’
Last year, the City of Fairbury created a Water Sourcing Committee to find a new source of water. Brian Schmidt,…
Court and Real Estate
July 25, 2023
Court and Real Estate
In Jefferson County CourtClayton M. Welch, age 21, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Welch…