Head Coach Matt Rhule says Holgorsen continues to build an identity within the offense.

Public has been able to vote on the best displays

Beatrice man sentenced on three counts

Bridges near DeWitt and Cortland to be replaced with box culverts

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Jefferson County first responders and Blue Valley Community Action teamed up to create a one-stop "shop" for local families to pick up some last-minute gifts for their kids.

Two-year incarceration term handed to Robert L. Watson

Fire that began near a cleaner produced smoke throughout the multi-level residence hall

Athletes from Bellevue, Concordia and Midland - all Nebraska natives - were unveiled as NAIA volleyball All-Americans, and the Bruins' Trish Siedlik was honored as national Coach of the Year.

Southeast Nebraska was well represented in this week's GPAC Wrestler of the Week awards: Doane's Nate Lendt and Midland's Makenna Schramm are this week's honorees.

Christopher Milke is charged in the shooting death of Tammy Leslie

The city's settlement of the 2020 incident awards Isabella Kenney more than $60 thousand paid by the city's insurance partner, while also absolving the city itself of any liability.

Part of the NDOT's Bridge Match Program, Jefferson County has received a grant for half a million dollars to replace a well-traveled bridge on the PWF Road that's nearly 100 years old.

Wondering how the upcoming holiday season will affect when your trash is picked up? Read on to see the pickup schedule in Fairbury for the 2024 holiday season.

Earthwork could start before the end of the year

Business organization works with downtown retailers, city officials on redevelopment, activities

Response to September incident helped save the lives of two children at a homicide scene

Kent Pavelka has realized another milestone, calling his 1200th broadcast.

State program can pay for over half of a county's share of bridge replacement costs

For the second year in a row, Husker Volleyball is off to the Final Four!

Southern swept Deshler on Saturday evening, with the Raider girls eking out a narrow win for their first victory of the season and the Raider boys taking control in the middle periods to cruise to victory.  

The case of Donald Boomgaarn Jr., the Fairbury man who was arrested with help from an outside entity in October for knowingly attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor, will advance to District Court next month. 

Get prepared for the arrival of winter and snow season with some answers to frequently asked snow-related questions from the City of Fairbury.

Southeast Nebraska awaiting first significant bout with winter weather.

Behind 17 points from Justus Gardiner, and another 18 from Carter Rezny, Crete improved to 2-1 with a 52-31 win over Beatrice. 

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Justus Gardiner

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

For the fourth year in a row, Beatrice knocks off their rival from across the county line. 

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Callie Schwisow

This month, Fairbury's new Super Board, designed to bring together officials from the city government, the county government, and the Fairbury school board, met for the first time to discuss common issues and objectives.

For the rest of this month, the city of Fairbury is conducting a survey to evaluate to quality of roads, sidewalks and trails throughout the area. Head to the link in the story to complete the survey.

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

Doane junior Karina Vang was named the GPAC Women's Wrestler of the Week for the week of December 2-8, the conference announced this week. 

Families of kids in the Beatrice area will be able to celebrate the Christmas season, after another successful "stuff the cruiser" toy drive. 

If your team holds the ball for 35 seconds, be ready to hear the buzzer. 

Training offered on grain entrapment situations

Man suffers puncture wounds from pit bull-mix bite

Revenue bond issue will fund the project....expected to serve the area for decades

One of the best parts of high school sports in Nebraska is the family ties - that’s on full display on the Beatrice Lady Orange basketball team, by virtue of the Gleason sisters.

The PWF Road between Fairbury and Diller could finally be receiving some much-needed renovations – but officials won’t be given the green light on a repaving project until a couple more boxes get checked.

Reports indicate Nebraska has their next defensive coordinator. 

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule grew up in New York and says the return to the city is a full circle moment. 

Board approves a slightly more than one-percent hike in the Superintendent's pay

BPS board bidding farewell to a combined 43 years of service to the district

Firefighters responded to a large fire in north Beatrice Monday night. 

The Beatrice Mini Mart has now been up and running for two years and continues to be a way to bridge the gap in food insecurity in the Beatrice community. 

With phase two of their road renovation plans officially completed, the board of the Fairbury Cemetery Association convened late last week to discuss their next steps.

Collision in northern Kansas takes lives of both drivers involved

Fillmore Central survived a fourth quarter comeback to win in the girls game, then got a strong outing from Daniel Stoner and the defense to win the boys game in a Saturday sweep of Fairbury

Tenth annual Holiday Lighted Parade travels through Beatrice business district

In one of the first of many festive events in the area this year, Fairbury heralded the upcoming holiday season with its annual downtown celebration on Friday night - featuring carriage rides, reindeer, and, of course, Santa.

The newest members of the Fairbury City Council took their seats on the dais for the first time at the first official meeting of the newest edition of the council on Tuesday night.  

Bids being sought for earthwork and building construction

Tri County dominated on defense to win the girls game before a strong second half powered Wilber-Clatonia to a win in the boys game on the first night of the 2024-25 Nebraska high school basketball season.

Both Orangemen and Lady Orange Basketball are starting the year 1-0.

Doane sophomore Matthew Terrence was the GPAC Men's Wrestler of the Week for the week of November 26-December 1, the conference announced this week. 

Doane junior guard Casen Chaney was named the GPAC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for the week of November 26-December 1, the conference announced this week.

Beatrice Lady Orange basketball ready for new season

Defendant had relationship with female formed through adult website

Driver facing several charges

Fire does significant damage to building that houses city utilities and the police department

Another season of Beatrice basketball is on the horizon for the Orangemen and Head Coach Clark Ribble.

Kevin Johnson, a Jefferson County native and longtime Fairbury resident, was named the Jefferson County Veteran of the Month for December 2024.