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Fairbury's summer lunch program provides sustenance to kids even when school is not in session

Fairbury has run a summer program providing area kids with meals when school is not in session for the last two decades. This is the final week for that program in 2026.

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

Northern Gage County residents seek prompt hearing on data centers

New budget to be up for approval in August, by Southeast Community College Board

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

Beatrice officials approve plat of new housing area

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Wilber teen Jase Miller brings startup frozen ice enterprise across Southeast Nebraska

Over the past two years, Jase Miller and his family have turned a fledgling frozen ice operation into a known commodity in Southeast Nebraska

Downtown Marysville named to Register of Historic Kansas Places

Old Settlers Picnic, Western's annual summer tradition, lives on thanks to community dedication

The Old Settlers Picnic has been a summer staple in Western, Nebraska since the 1870s, and locals have stepped up to keep it running strong, even when there were serious discussions about canceling it.

Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

First responders from across Southeast Nebraska have responded to four serious wildfires in other parts of the state so far this year, the latest of which broke out near Crawford earlier this month

Clatonia under boil water notice while well pumps are repaired

Clatonia residents are being asked to boil their water and restrict usage while a malfunctioning well field pump is replaced.

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Fairbury residents can tour the new city offices, council chambers, and incubator space next Tuesday.

NPPD celebrates groundbreaking, at Princeton Road Station

Fifty years ago, a documentary chronicled a Nebraska high school’s class reunion. It’s about to hit the big screen

New lights, electrical system in the queue for Quinn Field, home of Fairbury baseball

There will soon be brighter days ahead for a field that has been hosting baseball games in Southeast Nebraska for just about exactly a century.

High heat, humidity brings high impact to cattle, livestock

Tri County, DeWitt set to host Class C Nebraska American Legion State Tournament

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

Under guidance from SATRA, Southeast Nebraska first responders ascend Farmers Cooperative grain silos for specialized rescue training

In the rare event someone gets hurt atop one of Nebraska's ubiquitous grain silos, emergency response crews must know how to get them down, safely.

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