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Troopers Arrest Wisconsin Man After Finding Dead Woman in Vehicle
July 25, 2025
Troopers Arrest Wisconsin Man After Finding Dead Woman in Vehicle
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), with the assistance of several other police agencies, have arrested one person after…
Construction Begins On New City Hall
July 22, 2025
Construction Begins On New City Hall
Work has begun on Fairbury’s new $1.2 million city hall and business incubator building. According to Fairbury Mayor Kelly Davis,…
Residents Ask For Relief From E Street Dust
July 22, 2025
Residents Ask For Relief From E Street Dust
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County residents are demanding the problem of dust from a portion of north E Street be addressed.Seven…
WWII Veteran Returns Home To Plymouth After 82 Years
July 22, 2025
WWII Veteran Returns Home To Plymouth After 82 Years
U.S. Army Pvt. Erwin Henry Schopp of Plymouth, was finally laid to rest in his home state after 82 years.According…
Accident Monday
July 22, 2025
Accident Monday
At approximately 12:15 p.m., on Monday, July 21, Ambulance District #33 was called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident…
Fairbury Plans to Celebrate Declaration of Independence 250th Birthday with a Bang
July 18, 2025
Fairbury Plans to Celebrate Declaration of Independence 250th Birthday with a Bang
This year's Independence Day fireworks display in the Fairbury City Park has proven to be such a hit that Fairbury…
Priorities Set at NACo Conference
July 18, 2025
Priorities Set at NACo Conference
Last week, Jefferson County Board of Commissioners chair Mark Schoenrock attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in Philadelphia,…
Nebraska Sues Colorado Over Century Old Water Agreement
July 18, 2025
Nebraska Sues Colorado Over Century Old Water Agreement
Governor Jim Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers held a press conference Wednesday morning to announce that Nebraska has sued…
Construction Begins on New City Hall
July 18, 2025
Construction Begins on New City Hall
Work has begun on the $1.2 million new City Hall and business incubator building. According to Fairbury Mayor Kelly Davis,…
In Nebraska, Passionate And Dedicated Early Educators Are Leaving The Field. Benefits, Money, And Respect Could Help Them Stay.
July 18, 2025
In Nebraska, Passionate And Dedicated Early Educators Are Leaving The Field. Benefits, Money, And Respect Could Help Them Stay.
By Erica Sesay Alexa Booker loved being an early childhood educator. She’d done it for more than 10 years in…