Nebraska Department of Transportation truck catches fire near Fairbury

Fairbury fire crews extinguished the truck fire within a few minutes, and the highway was shut down for half an hour

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Ol' Red's Last Call for Summer concert returns to Jefferson County for year two with two major acts

After a successful debut last August, the Last Call for Summer concert returns to the Jefferson County Speedway this Saturday, featuring a true country headliner twinbill.

Aurich impact already being felt by Husker defense

Aurich impact already being felt by Husker defense

John Wagner recognized as August 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

John Wagner is the Jefferson County Veteran of the Month for August 2026.

7 Brew coming to Beatrice this fall.

7 Brew coming to Beatrice this fall.