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Fairbury Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Harboring a Fugitive
February 6, 2026
Fairbury Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Harboring a Fugitive
Lindsay R. Durflinger, age 46, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, February 5, 2026. David…
SENDD Looks To Use County Authority To Purchase Property
February 3, 2026
SENDD Looks To Use County Authority To Purchase Property
By Gordon HopkinsAn interlocal agreement with counties would allow SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) to form a 501(c)(3) and hold…
History Can be Found Both Inside a Museum and Outside
February 3, 2026
History Can be Found Both Inside a Museum and Outside
History Can be Found Both Inside a Museum and Outside: Tony Once, the local artist behind many of the Christmas-themed…
Ambulance Services Struggle With Staffing
February 3, 2026
Ambulance Services Struggle With Staffing
Nebraska is facing a growing (EMS) Emergency Medical Services) shortage, which his being felt across the state, including in Jefferson…
Approval Of Comprehensive Plan And Zoning Regulations Postponed
February 3, 2026
Approval Of Comprehensive Plan And Zoning Regulations Postponed
By Gordon HopkinsAfter public input during a hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners have…
Jefferson County Gives
February 3, 2026
Jefferson County Gives
The organizers behind the first annual Jefferson County Gives held a participant orientation Tuesday, January 27, at the Bonham Theatre…
Fairbury Rural Fire Department Earns Hometown Heroes Donation
February 3, 2026
Fairbury Rural Fire Department Earns Hometown Heroes Donation
The Fairbury Rural Fire Department was presented with a check for $750 from Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) on Jan.…
Candidates Who Have Filed In Jefferson And Gage Counties
February 3, 2026
Candidates Who Have Filed In Jefferson And Gage Counties
A number of candidates have filed for the upcoming 2026 election. There is still time to file. Incumbents have until…
Decision on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Updates Postponed
January 30, 2026
Decision on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Updates Postponed
By Gordon Hopkins After public input during a hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners…
Nebraska Schools Earn “F” Grade for School Choice, Much to Governor’s Chagrin
January 30, 2026
Nebraska Schools Earn “F” Grade for School Choice, Much to Governor’s Chagrin
By Gordon Hopkins The Nebraska school system was graded “F” by an organization that promotes school choice.The American Legislative Exchange…