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
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
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
High heat, humidity brings high impact to cattle, livestock

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

Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect
Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration
A couple hundred people got to intimately experience the innate beauty of rural Nebraska via their vehicles this weekend, while helping raise money to improve an element of a small town community.

Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools
Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools

Esther Schmit recognized as July 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month
The July 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month is Esther Schmit.

Former Beatrice convenience store employee accused of stealing over $15,000
Former Beatrice convenience store employee accused of stealing over $15,000

Omaha's Milan Laser grows to nation's largest laser hair removal company
Omaha's Milan Laser grows to nations largest laser hair removal company

Beatrice Board of Education approves architecture renderings for career pathways building
Beatrice Board of Education approves architecture renderings for career pathways building

Former NASCAR Cup Series winner Ken Schrader takes time for fans in Beatrice
Former NASCAR Cup Series winner Ken Schrader takes time for fans in Beatrice

Gage County Museum debuts Bitting family exhibit
Gage County Museum debuts Bitting family exhibit

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ruling in favor of Pinpoint broadband project
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds ruling in favor of Pinpoint broadband project

US-136 and Locust Road to close, for intersection work
US-136 and Locust Road to close, for intersection work

Jefferson County sets out to prove why “There’s No Place Like” the annual summer fair
Guided by a decidedly Wizard of Oz theme, the 153rd Jefferson County Fair runs through Sunday.

After rare bat found in southeast Nebraska, Game and Parks talks state of bat populations
After rare bat found in southeast Nebraska, Game and Parks talks state of bat populations

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House
In 2026, there are at least two other candidates vying to represent Nebraska’s biggest district in D.C. - one Democrat and one Independent, who ultimately share the same goal: removing incumbent Adrian Smith from Congress.

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up
'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

City of Fairbury under water warning, stage two of water emergency
Due to consistent high demand and low supply, Fairbury is now in the second stage of a water emergency contingency plan. Residents are being asked to seriously restrict water usage.

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash
Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash

Man arrested for trespassing at Beatrice convenience store
Man arrested for trespassing at Beatrice convenience store

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner
Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Southeast Nebraska to see $22.7-million to improve roads in Gage County
Southeast Nebraska to see $22.7-million to improve roads in Gage County

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