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126th Annual Diller Picnic Commences
June 16, 2023
126th Annual Diller Picnic Commences
The 126th Annual Diller Picnic kicked off with the always popular tractor pull on Thursday, June 15. The three-day event…
Nebraska Fights California Prop 12
June 16, 2023
Nebraska Fights California Prop 12
By Gordon Hopkins Nebraska Governor Jim Pllen is one of 11 governors who signed a letter urging congressional leaders to…
Wymore Whistle Stays
June 16, 2023
Wymore Whistle Stays
By Gordon HopkinsThe Wymore City Council voted unanimously to keep blowing the Wymore whistle, despite the objections of some residents.For…
Pony Express Rides Again
June 16, 2023
Pony Express Rides Again
The Pony Express Re-Ride is scheduled to pass through Rock Creek Station sometime this evening at approximately 8:15 p.m. This…
Governor Issues Order Allowing Truckers Extended Driving Hours
June 16, 2023
Governor Issues Order Allowing Truckers Extended Driving Hours
Truckers hauling fuel will be allowed to drive for extended hours throughout the summerLast week, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued…
Gage County Sheriff Warns of Check Scam
June 16, 2023
Gage County Sheriff Warns of Check Scam
A resident of rural Wymore was nearly a victim of a check scam.The victim called the Gage County Sheriff’s Office…
Fairbury Woman Arrested in Beatrice on Gun, DUI Charges
June 16, 2023
Fairbury Woman Arrested in Beatrice on Gun, DUI Charges
Beatrice Police arrested a Fairbury woman Tuesday night, June 13, 2023.Officers were dispatched to Southwest 32nd Road and Blue Ridge…
Blue Springs Man Alleged to Have Tattooed Sexual Assault Victim
June 16, 2023
Blue Springs Man Alleged to Have Tattooed Sexual Assault Victim
A Blue Springs man facing multiple charges of the sexual assault of a minor as well as giving the victim…
Four Arraignments – Four No Shows – Four Warrants
June 16, 2023
Four Arraignments – Four No Shows – Four Warrants
No defendants were present when Jefferson County Court began at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Four defendants were…
Two Fairburians Among Those Arrested in Lancaster County While Living in Storage Unit
June 16, 2023
Two Fairburians Among Those Arrested in Lancaster County While Living in Storage Unit
On June 10, 2023, Lancaster County deputies were called out to Sasquatch Storage in Cheney, responding to a report of…