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Convicted Killer Charged with Assault in Prison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…