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County Attorney: “He Needs to Stay in Jail”
April 25, 2024
County Attorney: “He Needs to Stay in Jail”
A Western man is facing multiple court cases, including counts of driving under a suspended license, criminal impersonation and drug…
Fairbury Woman Faces Drug Charge
April 25, 2024
Fairbury Woman Faces Drug Charge
Lindsay R. Pingel, age 44, of Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Linda Bauer…
Another Warrant Issued for Beatrice Man
April 25, 2024
Another Warrant Issued for Beatrice Man
An arrest warrant was issued for John Allen Jacobitz, age 53, of Beatrice, after he failed once again to appear…
Diller Man Gets Four Years for Drug Charges in Gage County
April 25, 2024
Diller Man Gets Four Years for Drug Charges in Gage County
David Eugene Sutton, age 56, of Diller, was sentenced to a total of four years in prison for two separate…
Drug Suspect Appears in Court
April 25, 2024
Drug Suspect Appears in Court
Makela L. Grable, age 23, of Marysville, Kansas, was arraigned in Jefferson County on Wednesday, April 20, 2024. She is…
Arkansas Man Accused of Assault
April 25, 2024
Arkansas Man Accused of Assault
Kevin T. Greene, age 45, of Pangburn, Arkansas, was arraigned in Jefferson County on Wednesday, April 20, 2024. He appeared…
Legislative Session Ends Without Passing Property Tax Package
April 23, 2024
Legislative Session Ends Without Passing Property Tax Package
By Gordon HopkinsGovernor Jim Pillen’s tax package, LB (Legislative Bill) 388, was unable to make it through the final day…
Wymore Receives Grant To Demo Gambles Building
April 23, 2024
Wymore Receives Grant To Demo Gambles Building
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Wymore will receive a grant of $80,000 to be used to tear down the Gambles…
Should Flood Buyout Properties Be Taxed?
April 23, 2024
Should Flood Buyout Properties Be Taxed?
By Gordon HopkinsThe question of what constitutes “governmental purposes” is at the heart of a tax dispute between the City…
Proposed Fairbury Parking Ordinance On Hold
April 23, 2024
Proposed Fairbury Parking Ordinance On Hold
By Gordon HopkinsConsideration of a parking ordinance is on hold as Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown reviews the matter. That ordinance…