Jefferson County Commissioners battle increased costs while setting budget

FAIRBURY, NE — The Jefferson County Commissioners are making tough calls about the county’s budget.

September 13, 2022Updated: September 13, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Jefferson County Commissioners battle increased costs while setting budget

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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