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Virginia Woman Held for Contempt of Court
May 30, 2025
Virginia Woman Held for Contempt of Court
Amber Myers, a resident of Virginia, had previously been arrested and charged for multiple drug violations. On May 19, 2025,…
Memorial Day 2025
May 27, 2025
Memorial Day 2025
On Monday, the annual Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Fairbury Cemetery. The local honor guard played ‘Taps’ and…
Federal Cuts May Impact Local Broadband Development
May 27, 2025
Federal Cuts May Impact Local Broadband Development
By Gordon HopkinsBroadband internet access has become an economic necessity and providing that access to those rural areas that might…
Nebraska First In Nation To Exclude Pop, Energy Drinks From SNAP Benefits
May 27, 2025
Nebraska First In Nation To Exclude Pop, Energy Drinks From SNAP Benefits
Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Nebraska today as she signed the first-in-the-nation waiver to…
Memorial Day Preparations Underway
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day Preparations Underway
Friday morning, May 22, volunteers began erecting flags around the Jefferson County Courthouse for the Avenue of Flags in honor…
Tri County Superintendent Announces Retirement
May 23, 2025
Tri County Superintendent Announces Retirement
After 52 years of working in education, Randy Schlueter will be retiring as the superintendent of Tri County Public Schools…
College Student Behind PowerSchool Data Breach
May 23, 2025
College Student Behind PowerSchool Data Breach
By Gordon Hopkins A 19-year-old college student has agreed to plead guilty to a data breach that threatened to expose…
New Construction in Wymore
May 23, 2025
New Construction in Wymore
Work on a new construction project in Wymore began this month. This is a project partnered with SENDD (Southeast Nebraska…
Federal Cuts to Public Health Solutions Leads to Layoffs
May 23, 2025
Federal Cuts to Public Health Solutions Leads to Layoffs
The Board of Public Health Solutions (PHS) met in Crete on Thursday, May 8. Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock, who…
Mike Flood to Hold Town Hall in Seward
May 23, 2025
Mike Flood to Hold Town Hall in Seward
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has announced he will hold a town hall in Seward, Nebraska on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.…