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Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Who Misses Court
March 14, 2025
Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Who Misses Court
An arrest warrant was issued for Joshua V. Poley, age 30, of Fairbury, after he failed to appear at Jefferson…
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence in Gage County Court
March 14, 2025
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence in Gage County Court
A Fairbury man was sentenced in Gage County Court to jail and probation for domestic violence.Dusty E. McCardle, age 37,…
Blue Springs Woman Fined for Shoplifting
March 14, 2025
Blue Springs Woman Fined for Shoplifting
Tacsha L. Fritz, age 34, of Blue Springs, was fined $300 in Gage County Court after pleading guilty to shoplifting.…
Emotions Run High at FPS Board of Education Meeting
March 11, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 7, 2025
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
March 7, 2025
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…