Jefferson County to resolve grievance hearing with four fired highway department employees Tuesday

Four men who were fired from their roles on the Jefferson County highway department in November are protesting their termination in a rare grievance hearing against the county. On Tuesday, the Jefferson County commissioners will present their final conclusions in the case.

February 10, 2026Updated: February 10, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.