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Fairbury Mayor Addresses Bad Behavior Toward City Employees
February 10, 2026
Fairbury Mayor Addresses Bad Behavior Toward City Employees
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury Mayor Kelly Davis took some residents to task over what he sees as abuse of city staff.The…
Dave Kettlehut Is Jefferson County’s February Veteran Of The Month
February 10, 2026
Dave Kettlehut Is Jefferson County’s February Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeDave E. Kettelhut was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for February by county commissioners on…
County Commissioner Testifies In Support Of Bridge Match Program
February 10, 2026
County Commissioner Testifies In Support Of Bridge Match Program
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock testified in front of the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, February 4, to support…
City Council Votes to Move Forward with Water Treatment Plant
February 6, 2026
City Council Votes to Move Forward with Water Treatment Plant
By Gordon Hopkins The Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to move forward with construction of both a temporary and permanent…
Grass Fire Near Fairbury Dam
February 6, 2026
Grass Fire Near Fairbury Dam
Fairbury Rural Fire were called to the scene of a grass fire near the Fairbury Dam Friday afternoon at approximately…
Zoning for Data Centers and Energy Raise Concerns
February 6, 2026
Zoning for Data Centers and Energy Raise Concerns
By Gordon Hopkins During a hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners heard concerns from…
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
February 6, 2026
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services…
Three ID Theft Suspects Sentenced
February 6, 2026
Three ID Theft Suspects Sentenced
Three suspects accused of identity theft appeared for sentencing in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, February 5, 2026. David…
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Drugs, Theft and Explosives
February 6, 2026
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Drugs, Theft and Explosives
A Fairbury woman with multiple pending felony cases pleaded not guilty to all charges.Amber M. Young, age 34, was arraigned…
Fairbury Man gets 15-20 Years for Drug Distribution
February 6, 2026
Fairbury Man gets 15-20 Years for Drug Distribution
What began as a traffic stop for a Fairbury man eventually led to a felony drug charge and 10 to…