Terminations of four former Jefferson County highway department employees upheld by county board

Four men who were protesting their terminations from the Jefferson County highway department just before Thanksgiving learned the fate of their case Tuesday morning.

February 11, 2026Updated: February 11, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

1 / 2

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska giving back in Beatrice.

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Anthony Colandrea named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Deshler mourning death of kindergarten student

A small school district in Southeast Nebraska is in mourning this week after learning that one of their smallest students died late last week.

State

O’Neill man faces child pornography charge in Cherry County, already charged with sexual assault in Antelope County

1 hr 12 mins ago

Criminal allegations linked to Auburn mayor recall

1 hr 23 mins ago

Nebraska woman embarks on 450-mile walking journey

2 hrs 21 mins ago

Possible cell phone tower planned between Cody and Merriman

3 hrs 27 mins ago

New grant to bring healthier options to school concession stands in north-central Nebraska

4 hrs 2 mins ago

Norfolk issues warnings, calls emergency meeting after ‘substantial reduction’ at wastewater treatment plant

4 hrs 22 mins ago

Sports

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

September 14th 2026, 8:59 PM UTC

Anthony Colandrea named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

September 14th 2026, 8:28 PM UTC

2026 MUDECAS Volleyball Tournament: Broadcast Schedule, Results

September 14th 2026, 1:57 PM UTC

15th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edges Wayne State

September 12th 2026, 10:03 PM UTC

Sidney shuts out Gering, improves to 3-0

September 12th 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

Hartington-Newcastle withstands 28-point deficit, weather delay for improbable win

September 12th 2026, 2:31 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC