Fairbury School Board votes to rescind student drug testing policy
FAIRBURY, NE — The Fairbury School Board chooses to do away with drug testing for students.
Two in custody, suspected of firing shots at Beatrice house
Suspects in custody in the City of Lincoln
Wilber Czech Festival wraps up hot weather weekend of celebration
Celebration attendees greeted with temperatures that crossed 100-degrees
61st Annual Wilber Czech Festival underway
Polka music, Czech food and culture, over the three-day celebration
Fairbury School Board to discuss student drug testing policy next week
FAIRBURY, NE — With school right around the corner, one school district in southeast Nebraska is reviewing its drug testing policy for students.
Bryan Health trains for heat illness in preparation for fall sports season
The 2022 Nebraska fall sports season will begin during one of the hottest times of the year, meaning the risk of athletes suffering from heat stroke and other illnesses is heightened.
Search of Wymore home, yields destructive devices
62-year-old suspect arrested
Beatrice Water Department preparing for second distribution line
City plans to build some redundancy into the distribution system
Orangemen football talks impact of Cam Jurgens on program
Former Husker, now Philadelphia Eagle Cam Jurgens is gearing up for his first NFL season, but before the NFL or even the Huskers, he was a Beatrice Orangemen.
Wilber-Czech days kicks off with Polkas in the Park, Wednesday night
The Czech capital of the United States is beginning celebrations for an annual festival.
Police say over twenty shots were fired at Lincoln Street home, in Beatrice
Police investigating what prompted the incident...no arrests so far
Beatrice northeast water tower to get a fresh coat of paint
Largest of two tanks in the city will also sport new logo
Wymore native Diekman sent from Red Sox to White Sox on deadline day
A Wymore native was among the players traded during Major League Baseball’s trade deadline yesterday, and he immediately made his presence felt.
Wilber, Nebraska ready for 61st Czech Festival
Three-day celebration draws thousands to the Saline County community
‘You build a bond in here like you do in practice’: Orangemen lifting hard in offseason
The sounds of cheers and encouragement coupled with the clanking of metal barbells has been common place at the Beatrice High School workout room this summer.
NSP: Seward County deputies arrested Fremont man after two-vehicle crash
A Fremont man faces multiple charges following a two-vehicle wreck in the capital city.
Shots fired at Lincoln Street house in Beatrice; no one injured
Police find handgun and shotgun casings at the scene.
Orangemen talk learning from last year, looking forward to 2022, at media days
In about three weeks, fans will pack the House of Orange for Beatrice's home opener with Gross Catholic and the Big Orange are using last year as a learning opportunity as they get set for 2022.
Progressive Ag Safety Day gives kids lessons for on and off farm
FAIRBURY, NE — Safety is the name of the game Tuesday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
No-kill Beatrice Humane Society seeing influx of cats, kittens
The Beatrice Humane Society is one of southeast Nebraska’s only no-kill animal shelters. As a result, they often see an influx of animals they take in, and that’s been the case this summer with cats and kittens.
It's going to be hot, Hot, HOT on Tuesday
Majority of Nebraska's counties are in either a heat advisory or a red flag warning.
Beatrice Airport Manager retiring at the end of September
Diana Smith has served at the airport for 51 years....22 as Manager.
Small kitchen fire dispatches Beatrice Firefighters to Jackson Street home
No one injured in stove top fire
Two men arrested for alleged kidnapping, assault
Two men are in custody in connection to the kidnapping and assault of two people. The arrests come after Gage County authorities found a man who was bound and walking down a rural road.
New segment to open for Lincoln South Beltway over US-77
Travelers of US-77 will have a new route near Saltillo Road.
Gage County Fair Wrapped Up Sunday
The 2022 Gage County Fair and Expo came to and end Sunday night.
Search of Wymore home ends with arrest of forgery suspect
Authorities recover allegedly stolen checks
Fairbury business donates to replace roofs at baseball and softball fields
A Fairbury business is stepping up to support the town's youth sports.
Gage County Fair heads into weekend events, with ideal weather
First two days draws about 13,000 in gate attendance
Doane's Barbazon tabbed to preseason team
Doane Tiger Ty Barbozan has been selected to the College Football America Yearbook "NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup" for 2022, the CFA's version of an All-American team.
Doane Athletics receives Gold Star of Champions of Character Honor
Doane University Athletics has been tabbed as a Five-Star Champions of Character institution for 2021-22, receiving the Gold Star.
Richardson County bridge repair, Lancaster County rail repairs, planned
Early August projects announced by NDOT
Doane SID wins GPAC SID of the Year honors
CRETE, NE — Doane University Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Communication Rick Schmuecker has been selected as the 2021-22 Dave Rebstock/Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year.
JCH&L, Jeffs Gone M.A.D. teaming up for Fun and Fitness day
FAIRBURY, NE — Jefferson Community Health and Life and a Fairbury Public Schools group are combining their efforts to encourage kids to be active beginning next week.
Gage County Fair Features Bull Riding
The first day of the Gage County Fair was held Wednesday featuring bull riding.
TSCI inmate elbows staff member in face causing 'serious injury'
An inmate at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) assaulted a staff member, Wednesday.
Main Street communities get national accreditation
Several communities achieve honor in Nebraska
Blue Valley Community Action seeing increased need, with tough economic conditions
Chief Executive Officer says the effects of poverty are still evident
Beatrice man plans cabin, along Chief Standing Bear Trail in southern Gage County
Gage County Board could greenlight the project, in two weeks
Beatrice man bound over for arraignment on theft of wedding gifts
Investigators used video surveillance showing the taking of gift cards and cash from a reception room
Biden approves disaster declarations for Nebraska
President Joe Biden has approved a request for a federal disaster declaration for a portion of Nebraska that suffered damage from severe storms and straight-line winds in May.
Ag barbecue held, as Gage County Fair gets underway
Ag Appreciation barbecue draws hundreds, Tuesday evening
Police, fire respond to crash next to Gage County Courthouse
Accident blocks part of the highway for about an hour
Two new blocks of concrete street in Beatrice, now open
Construction project finished ahead of schedule
National Night Out returning to Fairbury
FAIRBURY, NE — A night to promote law enforcement connections with people across the country is returning to a southeast Nebraska town.
New medical office building coming along, at Beatrice Community Hospital
Beatrice Family and Internal Medicine addition expected to open late spring or early summer, of 2023
Ground quakes again in southern Nebraska
The found could be felt shaking again along the Nebraska-Kansas border as a second earthquake within a week's time occurred Tuesday morning.
Gage County officers investigate collision of car and farm implement
Beatrice driver not hurt seriously, in crash south of Wymore
Gage County Fair Starts Wednesday
The Gage County Fair and Expo begins this Wednesday and runs thru Sunday.
Beatrice Medical Center building for sale, including dentist office
The Beatrice Medical Center building on W. Court St. is for sale.
Lincoln music festival raises funds for Ukraine, brings cultures together
A music festival in the capitol city is bringing cultures together, while also raising funds for a good cause.
Gearing up for online donation drive, to help Gage County non-profits
Over three quarters of a million dollars has been raised in first three years
Nebraska Masons dedicate new Beatrice Fire and Rescue Station
Ceremonial laying of cornerstone, held Saturday
Health alert issued for three Nebraska lakes
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a health alert for three lakes in Nebraska.
All systems go at Beatrice Speedway, despite heat
The roar of the engines will fill the southeast Nebraska air on Friday night in Beatrice.
NGage promoting childcare projects through Nebraska Children and Families Foundation grant
Adequate childcare seen as a component of workforce development
New film making rounds in Nebraska filled with falsehoods, education experts say
A film called "The Mind Polluters" has been circulating around the state. It's been publicly screened in libraries and community centers roughly two dozen times.
New leader hired for Gage Area Growth Enterprise
Southeast Community College career services specialist to become NGage Executive Director
Hebron man indicted on federal child pornography charges
A Hebron man is facing multiple charges after a federal grand jury recently indicted him.
Fairbury swears in new city administrator, deputy city attorney
FAIRBURY, NE — Two city officials in southeast Nebraska officially took their seats Tuesday night.
Beatrice woman arrested in June, sentenced for 2021 drug cases
District judge orders consecutive prison and post-release terms
Beatrice residents, southeast Nebraskans cool off at Beatrice Pool
It’s one of the hottest stretches of days all summer in southeast Nebraska and residents of the region are finding ways to cool off, at places such as the Beatrice Pool.
Rivalry brewing for fastest horse in Pawnee County
Trophies for Delayne and Hallye at 4-H speed events
Bond reduced for former BSDC supervisor, on sexual assault charges
Nebraska State Patrol investigated sexual assault of a vulnerable adult
