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Power Outage in Jefferson and Gage Counties
November 15, 2024
Power Outage in Jefferson and Gage Counties
On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, around 1,700 Norris Public Power District customers in Gage County, south of…
World War II Era Explosives in Beatrice Home Found to Be Inert
November 15, 2024
World War II Era Explosives in Beatrice Home Found to Be Inert
World War II-era ammunition discovered last week in a Beatrice home was determined to be safe. That is according to…
Telecomm Occupation Tax Decreases
November 15, 2024
Telecomm Occupation Tax Decreases
Earlier this year, the Nebraska State Legislature passed LB (Legislative Bill) 1023 which lowers the telecommunication occupation tax that can…
Governor Pillen Concludes Trade Mission in Germany
November 15, 2024
Governor Pillen Concludes Trade Mission in Germany
This week, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska leaders wrapped up a diplomatic and trade mission to Europe in Germany. This…
Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Social Media “Influencers”
November 15, 2024
Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Social Media “Influencers”
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen and a Florida…
Vandalism Reported in Steele City
November 15, 2024
Vandalism Reported in Steele City
The windows of four vehicles were damaged in Steele City. All four belonged to the same individual. The damage was…
Suspects in Multiple Diller Break-Ins Arrested in Cass County
November 15, 2024
Suspects in Multiple Diller Break-Ins Arrested in Cass County
Two suspects in a series of break-ins in Diller were located and arrested in Cass County. Both are now facing…
Fairbury Man Charged with Sexual Assault
November 15, 2024
Fairbury Man Charged with Sexual Assault
A Fairbury man appeared in court this week after having been accused of sexual assault.Lynn William Vieselmeyer-Scheetz, age 30, was…
Early Morning Fight Leads to Arrest
November 15, 2024
Early Morning Fight Leads to Arrest
A Fairbury man was arrested after an altercation with another man and has been charged with assault.Yessi B. Gonzalez, age…
Fairbury Approves Four More Test Wells
November 12, 2024
Fairbury Approves Four More Test Wells
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury has approved the sinking of four new test wells in the search for a…