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Emotions Run High at FPS Board of Education Meeting

Emotions Run High at FPS Board of Education Meeting

By Gordon HopkinsWhile rumored student protests never materialized, the meeting of the Fairbury Public School Board of Education was still…
Jefferson County Looks To Improve Access To Childcare With C4K Initiative

Jefferson County Looks To Improve Access To Childcare With C4K Initiative

By Gordon HopkinsIn an attempt to address the need for childcare and early education, Jefferson County is looking into partnering…
Measles Outbreak Expands

Measles Outbreak Expands

While a measles outbreak has not reached Nebraska, the rapidly increasing number of cases has local health care providers concerned.…
Details On USDA Layoffs Scarce

Details On USDA Layoffs Scarce

By Gordon HopkinsThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of many federal agencies that has been targeted by…
Wind Farm Repowering Complete Despite Lawsuits

Wind Farm Repowering Complete Despite Lawsuits

By Gordon HopkinsA repowering of the Steele Flats Wind Farm has been completed despite two ongoing lawsuits.At a meeting on…
Winter Storm Brings Dangerous Driving Conditions, Power Outages

Winter Storm Brings Dangerous Driving Conditions, Power Outages

It was a stark change from just a few days ago, when warm, dry conditions led to Red Flag alerts…
Custer County Fires: A Report from the Front Lines

Custer County Fires: A Report from the Front Lines

Editor’s Note: Firefighters from across the state spent last week battling a series of fires that would go on to…
Legislature Considers SNAP Benefits Expansion

Legislature Considers SNAP Benefits Expansion

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on Wednesday, March 5, for and against LB (Legislative Bill) 319, which…
JCH&L Asks People to be Wary of Measles

JCH&L Asks People to be Wary of Measles

While the measles outbreak has not hit Nebraska, Jefferson Community Health & Life (JCH&L) is asking for people to be…
Judge Sets Trial Dates for Long Pending Cases

Judge Sets Trial Dates for Long Pending Cases

In an attempt to move along court cases unresolved for an extended period of time, Jefferson County District Court Judge…
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