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Area Sees “Spiky” Hail
June 30, 2023
Area Sees “Spiky” Hail
Thunderstorms hit southeast Nebraska early Thursday morning, June 29, bringing high winds, lightning and, most noticeably, hail. Jefferson & Saline…
Dry Conditions Lead to Multiple Grass Fires
June 30, 2023
Dry Conditions Lead to Multiple Grass Fires
The extremely dry conditions through the area have resulted in multiple grass fires this week. Judd Stewart, Assistant Fire Chief…
Welcome Back: Wymore Appoints Two New Firefighters
June 30, 2023
Welcome Back: Wymore Appoints Two New Firefighters
Welcome Back: The Wymore City Council approved the appointment of two new firefighters. Clifford Dahlkoeter (left) and Landon Dahlkoeter both…
Tractor Fire
June 30, 2023
Tractor Fire
The Jansen Rural Fire Department was called to the scene of a tractor fire in the middle of the road…
Senator Deb Fischer Seeks Re-Election
June 30, 2023
Senator Deb Fischer Seeks Re-Election
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, Republican, of Nebraska officially launched her bid for re-election to a third term in the U.S.…
Registration Open for Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
June 30, 2023
Registration Open for Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, August 1, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairbury and…
Fairbury Man Sent to Prison for Stealing 34 Catalytic Converters
June 30, 2023
Fairbury Man Sent to Prison for Stealing 34 Catalytic Converters
A Fairbury man was sentenced to prison in Gage County District Court for the theft of catalytic converters.Nicholas S. Fentress,…
Steele City Man Pleads Not Guilty to Violating Protection Order, Other Charges
June 30, 2023
Steele City Man Pleads Not Guilty to Violating Protection Order, Other Charges
Trevor S. Pingel, age 39, of Steele City, pleaded Not Guilty to multiple counts of violating a protection order, along…
Wymore Man Facing Felony Drug and Firearm Charges Reaches Plea Deal
June 30, 2023
Wymore Man Facing Felony Drug and Firearm Charges Reaches Plea Deal
A Wymore resident is facing multiple felony charges after a search warrant allegedly uncovered drugs and firearms has reached a…
Fairbury Woman Faces Drug and Child Abuse Charges
June 30, 2023
Fairbury Woman Faces Drug and Child Abuse Charges
Jeorgia M. Kleinbohl, age 33, of Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Linda Bauer…