BPD sees calls for service spike, arrests decrease in May

The Beatrice Police Department reported a sharp increase in calls for service during May, while total arrests slightly decreased.

June 4, 2026Updated: June 4, 2026
By Jake Bartecki

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Tanner Sell was arraigned on a total of nine charges while Terry Johnston accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case. Read our full District Court Roundup here.

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

BPD sees calls for service spike, arrests decrease in May

BPD sees calls for service spike, arrests decrease in May

City of Fairbury celebrates start of water treatment center construction

A Southeast Nebraska city is celebrating the start of construction of a new water treatment facility - something its mayor called "a godsend" in the quest to solve the water shortage issues there.