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Convicted Felon Challenging Constitutionality of Gun Laws Must Now Convince Court to Allow Him to Withdraw Plea
November 14, 2025
Convicted Felon Challenging Constitutionality of Gun Laws Must Now Convince Court to Allow Him to Withdraw Plea
Despite having reached a plea agreement and cancelling his trial, the sentencing of a Fairbury man prohibited from owning firearms…
JCH&L Welcomes Two New Physicians To Town
November 11, 2025
JCH&L Welcomes Two New Physicians To Town
Abby Hanzlicek, MD, will join JCH&L in January 2026 as a family medicine physician. Dr. Hanzlicek will care for patients…
Sen. Brandt Gives Legislative Update
November 11, 2025
Sen. Brandt Gives Legislative Update
By Gordon HopkinsNebraska Senator Tom Brandt appeared at a meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners Tuesday morning, November 4, to…
Ol’ Red 99-5 to Conclude25-Year Tradition of Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
November 11, 2025
Ol’ Red 99-5 to Conclude25-Year Tradition of Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
For 25 years, Ol’ Red 99-5 has proudly hosted a free community Thanksgiving meal at the Fairbury Elks Club, providing…
Fairbury PTA Receives Donation
November 11, 2025
Fairbury PTA Receives Donation
The new school year is off to a strong start for students at Central Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, thanks to…
Firefighter Training
November 7, 2025
Firefighter Training
A Wall of Water versus a Tower of Flame: Area firefighters participated in training at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Monday…
Bipartisan Legislators Propose “Statement of Principles” to End Shutdown
November 7, 2025
Bipartisan Legislators Propose “Statement of Principles” to End Shutdown
For the first time, a handful of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have indicated a willingness to compromise…
Partisan Messaging on State Website Leads to Lawsuit
November 7, 2025
Partisan Messaging on State Website Leads to Lawsuit
By Gordon Hopkins A message on a Nebraska government website blaming Democrats for the government shutdown has resulted in a…
Scam Text Messages Impersonate Nebraska Department of Revenue
November 7, 2025
Scam Text Messages Impersonate Nebraska Department of Revenue
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is notifying consumers of a fraudulent text message circulating that claims to be from the…
Beware Scammers Impersonating Deputies
November 7, 2025
Beware Scammers Impersonating Deputies
On Sunday, November 2, at approximately 10 a.m., a resident contacted the Gage County Sheriff’s Office stating she had received…