Ashby family thankful for escape from wildfire
Fire stopped within feet of home
March 28, 2026Updated: March 30, 2026
By Forrest Hershberger
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Old Settlers Picnic, Western's annual summer tradition, lives on thanks to community dedication
The Old Settlers Picnic has been a summer staple in Western, Nebraska since the 1870s, and locals have stepped up to keep it running strong, even when there were serious discussions about canceling it.
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.