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Two Arrested in Alleged Drive-By Shooting

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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…