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

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State

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Several county offices are uncontested races in Primary

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Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast

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Grants awarded to support Lodgepole Panther Activity Center renovations

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Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

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Sports

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

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Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

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Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

April 13th 2026, 1:23 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

April 13th 2026, 9:29 AM UTC

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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