After nearly half a year of dormancy, the Fairbury Laundromat has reopened its doors, restoring an essential service to the local community. 

Things are about to get much brighter for Homeless No More Cat Rescue and its feline charges, as they explain in this external article.

CRETE, Neb. - In a battle of top ten foes, Crete defends their home court, outlasting Scottsbluff 61-51. 

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Carter Rezny

CRETE, Neb. - In a battle of teams who played less than 24 hours prior, the Cardinals come out on top.

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Sierra Crist

INTERVIEW - Crete head coach Britt Ehlers

Thayer County handled Deshler in both games to sweep Saturday's all-Thayer County basketball doubleheader.

In a unique signing day ceremony, Fairbury's Isabella Ausk committed to compete in speech at Concordia, proving there's a pathway for people to participate in activities they enjoy after high school, even if it's not in a more traditional college sport.

Danielle Schwab was sworn in as Jefferson County’s newest commissioner on Thursday morning, making some history as the first woman elected to the position in more than 100 years of recorded county history. 

Beatrice man killed west of Tecumseh

Fairbury native Alfred Brejcha was named January's Jefferson County Veteran of the Month, the first one of the new year, on Tuesday morning in Fairbury. 

The 109th Nebraska Legislative Session is underway.

Minden rolls to Tuesday night sweep of Beatrice

Jefferson County recognized the end of county commissioner Gale Pohlmann’s two-term tenure with one final county board meeting followed by a sendoff ceremony at the Jefferson County courthouse on Tuesday.  

State senator Tom Brandt stopped by a meeting with the Jefferson County commissioners late in 2024 to recap the last legislative session and outline his plans for the next one, which begins this week in Lincoln.

The city of Fairbury issued an article on Monday outlining the answers to common questions that crop up during winter storm season. Take extra steps to stay informed and stay safe.

A piece of southeast Nebraska is being represented at a shrine of women's hoops. 

While southeast Nebraska may not get as much snow as once projected, travel is still not advised. 

The first winter storm of the season has certainly brought snow to Southeast Nebraska, just simply not as much snow as was initially anticipated. 

Snow strengthens, drifts begin to take form in Southeast Nebraska

Nebraska's domination at Pinnacle Bank Arena continues, after knocking off No. 15 UCLA 66-58. 

The city of Fairbury will be under the guidance of a snow emergency this weekend, effective Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. Read on for the full details from the announcement.

It's been a mild start to winter for southeast Nebraska, but all could soon change. 

Among many cases heard in district court, Bobbi Myers was sentenced to more than 150 days in jail on child abuse charges, and Donald Boomgaarn Jr. pleaded not guilty to attempted minor enticement.

Doane claimed both GPAC women's basketball weekly awards for the second week in a row, with honors bestowed to Megan Chambers and Grace Thompson.

Art gallery is transformed to invite ceramics, splatter room and pottery creation

Former Husker and Beatrice native Cam Jurgens recieved his first Pro Bowl invitation on Thursday morning. 

A crew of locals and volunteers came to the Crystal Springs campground in Fairbury on New Year's Day to begin to tear down the lights from this year’s holiday display.

Still sorting out your plans for the final few hours of 2024 and the first few of 2025? Here's a roundup of a bunch of New Year's Eve events from across Southeast Nebraska.

BPD encourages safety, designated drivers ahead of New Year’s holiday

As temperatures continued to drop in the evening hours, slick roads are to blame for a two vehicle crash in north Beatrice. 

Nebraska is enjoying their first bowl experience since 2016, in one of America's biggest cities. 

There was a fire at a residence on 4th and H Streets just outside of downtown Fairbury early Thursday morning. The home and garage withstood serious damage, but no injuries were reported.

House Fire In Beatrice Christmas Morning

Thanks to many contributions from families, businesses and churches in the area, in year four Fairbury’s Christmas at Crystal Springs event is bigger than it’s ever been.  

After earning a pair of wins in Arizona the week before Christmas, Doane women's basketball won both weekly GPAC awards - with honors going out to Macy Holtz and Kaylee Klover.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development certifies Falls City four fourth year

Envision Landscapes' holiday lights continue to grow in Beatrice and become a yearly town tradition.

The Hanover basketball teams heralded the start of the holiday season with two lopsided wins at home over Twin Valley League foes Washington County on Friday night.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kregel factory conveys impact of once widespread, small-scale manufacturing

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

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.

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