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Convicted Killer Charged with Assault in Prison
August 9, 2024
Convicted Killer Charged with Assault in Prison
A man sentenced to decades in prison for the death of a Fairbury child has now been charged with a…
Pursuit Leads to Arrest in Fairbury
August 9, 2024
Pursuit Leads to Arrest in Fairbury
A Fairbury man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to evade law enforcement.On August 8, 2024. at approximately 9:44 p.m.,…
Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug Charge
August 9, 2024
Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug Charge
Bradley D. Vorderstrasse, age 62, of Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Linda Bauer…
Search Warrant Leads to Child Abuse Charge
August 9, 2024
Search Warrant Leads to Child Abuse Charge
A search warrant for a Fairbury residence resulted in a charge of child abuse.Nicole L Adkins, age 48, of Fairbury…
Court report
August 6, 2024
Court report
In Jefferson County CourtCory L. Nutsch, age 34, of Fairbury, was charged with first degree criminal trespass, a class 1…
An Update On Fairbury’s Water Supply
August 6, 2024
An Update On Fairbury’s Water Supply
By Theodore BallHow close is the City of Fairbury to running out of water?“I do not have a scientific answer…
Gage County Reviews Wind Farm Repowering Proposal
August 6, 2024
Gage County Reviews Wind Farm Repowering Proposal
By Gordon HopkinsAccording to Gage County Planning & Zoning Administrator Lisa Wiegand, no new permit is required for a “repowering.”…
Roger Rupp Is August Veteran Of The Month
August 6, 2024
Roger Rupp Is August Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeRoger D. Rupp was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for August on Tuesday. Rupp was…
Legislature To Look At Property Valuations
August 6, 2024
Legislature To Look At Property Valuations
By Gordon HopkinsIn June, Nebraskans began receiving property valuations in the mail. Many homeowners saw a significant increase in valuation,…
105 Measures Introduced as Special Session Begins
August 2, 2024
105 Measures Introduced as Special Session Begins
By Gordon Hopkins Last week, Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the 108th Nebraska…