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Nebraska Files Antitrust Suit Against Truck Manufacturers Over Transition to Electric Vehicles
November 22, 2024
Nebraska Files Antitrust Suit Against Truck Manufacturers Over Transition to Electric Vehicles
This week, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed an antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation’s largest heavy-duty truck manufacturers…
Warrant Issued for Tyler Fruge After He Fails to Appear for Court
November 22, 2024
Warrant Issued for Tyler Fruge After He Fails to Appear for Court
Judge Linda Bauer issued a warrant for Tyler Fruge, age 30, of Fairbury, after he failed to appear in Jefferson…
Sexual Assault Case Bound Over to District Court
November 22, 2024
Sexual Assault Case Bound Over to District Court
The case of Jorge Alberto Deras-Velasquez, of Fairbury, has been bound over to Jefferson County District Court. The defendant waived…
Fairbury Woman Admits to Violating Probation
November 22, 2024
Fairbury Woman Admits to Violating Probation
A Fairbury woman accused of violating probation as well as obstructing a peace officer has reached a plea agreement.On June…
State Auditor Finds Steele City Mishandled 150th Celebration Funds
November 19, 2024
State Auditor Finds Steele City Mishandled 150th Celebration Funds
By Gordon HopkinsThe Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) has responded to claims that grants intended for the Village of…
Jefferson County Gives Considers Annual Event
November 19, 2024
Jefferson County Gives Considers Annual Event
The Jefferson county community came together on November 12 to consider the feasibility of holding an annual Jefferson County Gives…
Jansen Decides To Drop Water Tower Cleaning Contract
November 19, 2024
Jansen Decides To Drop Water Tower Cleaning Contract
By Gordon HopkinsThe Village Board of Jansen has opted to let the contract with Viking Industrial Painting for annual maintenance…
Diller and Odell STEM Club
November 19, 2024
Diller and Odell STEM Club
Community leaders from Diller-Odell HS STEM club, Diller's Youth Serviceship Camp, and the Diller Community Foundation Fund gathered in Kearney…
Christmas at Crystal Will Return
November 15, 2024
Christmas at Crystal Will Return
The popular “Christmas at Crystal” light display will return in 2025. The Fairbury City Council voted unanimously at their regular…
Chronic Wasting Disease: Hunters Asked to Report Collared Deer
November 15, 2024
Chronic Wasting Disease: Hunters Asked to Report Collared Deer
Hunters who harvest a tagged and collared deer in western Nebraska are being asked to contact wildlife professionals conducting big…