Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Drivers traveling on Nebraska Highway 8 east of Barneston should prepare for delays as a roadway maintenance project is scheduled to begin June 15, weather permitting.

June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026
By Jake Bartecki

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Persistent rising costs might force the Jefferson County highway department to weigh some difficult decisions, and the start of the PWF Road repair project could also be delayed