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Two Arrested in Alleged Drive-By Shooting
March 17, 2023
Two Arrested in Alleged Drive-By Shooting
Two men from Kansas are in custody after law enforcement was dispatched to the scene of a possible drive-by shooting.On…
Fairbury Man Faces Charges in Jefferson and Gage Counties
March 17, 2023
Fairbury Man Faces Charges in Jefferson and Gage Counties
Macon J. Kaer, age 36, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was previously…
Nebraska Lawmakers Look At Train Safety
March 14, 2023
Nebraska Lawmakers Look At Train Safety
By Gordon HopkinsThe recent derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, has led to…
Cock-A-Doodle Don’t
March 14, 2023
Cock-A-Doodle Don’t
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council has once again shot down an attempt to allow citizens to keep chickens in…
‘School Choice’ Bill Moves Forward
March 14, 2023
‘School Choice’ Bill Moves Forward
By Gordon HopkinsA controversial ‘school choice’ bill cleared its first major hurdle.The Nebraska Legislature voted to advance LB (Legislative Bill…
Wind Energy Opponent Disputes Attorney General’s Interpretation of the Law
March 10, 2023
Wind Energy Opponent Disputes Attorney General’s Interpretation of the Law
Member of Jefferson County Wind Watchers Alleges “Corruption” By Gordon Hopkins Prior to a hearing of the Planning and Zoning…
Council Says No Chickens In City Limits
March 10, 2023
Council Says No Chickens In City Limits
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council has once again shot down an attempt to allow citizens to keep chickens in…
Legislature Hears Bill About Blocked Railroad Crossings
March 10, 2023
Legislature Hears Bill About Blocked Railroad Crossings
By Gordon Hopkins A bill under consideration of the Nebraska Legislature would amend Section 75-109 and require railroad companies to…
Keystone Pipeline Ordered to Lower Pressure
March 10, 2023
Keystone Pipeline Ordered to Lower Pressure
By Gordon Hopkins The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has ordered TC Energy, the…
Scholarships Available for FPS Students and Alumni
March 10, 2023
Scholarships Available for FPS Students and Alumni
The Banks-Glenn Scholarship funds are generated from an endowment of $1.8 million and are managed by the Nebraska Community Foundation…