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Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Spill
December 9, 2022
Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Spill
By Gordon Hopkins TC Energy, the company formerly known as TransCanada Corporation, shut down the Keystone Pipeline System the evening…
Wymore’s New Mayor Sworn In
December 9, 2022
Wymore’s New Mayor Sworn In
Wymore's new mayor, Collin Meints, who defeated incumbent Milton Pike, was sworn in at a meeting of the Wymore City…
Two Semi Trucks Involved in Highway 15 Crash
December 9, 2022
Two Semi Trucks Involved in Highway 15 Crash
Jefferson County Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 10:16 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in reference to a…
Fairbury City Council Sworn In
December 9, 2022
Fairbury City Council Sworn In
Newly re-elected members of the Fairbury City Council took their oath of office when the city council met Tuesday evening,…
Proposed Legislation May Increase Use of Ethanol
December 9, 2022
Proposed Legislation May Increase Use of Ethanol
By Gordon Hopkins Outgoing Governor Pete Ricketts has been pushing for the year-round use of E15. Proposed legislation aims to…
Santa and Supper in Chester
December 9, 2022
Santa and Supper in Chester
By Art Whitton It was a fun weekend of gathering together and eating in Chester. On Saturday evening, the Chester…
Nebraska to Receive $8 Million from JUUL Settlement
December 9, 2022
Nebraska to Receive $8 Million from JUUL Settlement
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Attorney General Peterson announced a $438.5 million settlement between JUUL Labs and 33 states and…
Governor Ricketts to Seek Senator Sasse’s Seat
December 9, 2022
Governor Ricketts to Seek Senator Sasse’s Seat
After weeks of speculation, Governor Pete Ricketts has confirmed he wants U.S. Senator Ben Sasse’s job.On Monday, December 5, 2022,…
Beatrice PD Issues Fugitive Warning
December 9, 2022
Beatrice PD Issues Fugitive Warning
The Beatrice Police Department issued an alert this week for a fugitive, Devon R. Kagy, age 28, of Fairbury. He…
DUI Charge Against Fairbury Woman Dismissed
December 9, 2022
DUI Charge Against Fairbury Woman Dismissed
Skiler A. Henry, age 23, of Fairbury, pleaded No Contest to a charge of false reporting in Jefferson County Court…