Officials have been seeking financial backing for major road work

All residential and commercial property being reappraised in the city

Former state senator Lynne Walz announced Wednesday morning that she is going to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the May primary.

Nebraska four-star quarterback commit Trae Taylor will play his senior year of high school in Nebraska. 

Mayor foresees mega convenience store with 100 gas pumps as catalyst for city’s ‘good life district’

Nebraska Special Teams Coach Mike Ekeler is departing from the Huskers and heading to USC, per sources. 

A lucky Nebraskan is about to become $50,000 richer!

Beloved police K-9 "Toro" will soon have his own protective kevlar vest.

One boy is dead after a UTV accident near Bennett Monday afternoon. 

Lancaster County authorities said a 7-year-old died after a UTV driven by their 9-year-old sibling overturned.

Transfer of 24 acres to be completed in coming weeks

Beatrice City Council acts on NP Mart plan for the former US Bank location, at 6th and Ella

A bill would require Nebraska lawmakers to complete a civics knowledge test within 90 days of taking their oath in office.

Jefferson County native Terry Grammer is the first Jefferson County Veteran of the Month in 2026.

A Nebraska senator wants schools to teach students the dangers of communism. State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, proposed LB 1024 last week.

Ol' Red and KWBE will be broadcasting games on every day of the 2026 MUDECAS basketball tournament in Beatrice, starting with first round games on Monday and Tuesday and ending with the championships on Friday and Saturday!

Tax season is about to begin as 1099s and W-2s arrive in mailboxes across Nebraska. 

The Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center is partnering with local community leaders over the coming month to update the Gage County 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment.

The U.S. Department of Education announced it is pausing plans to garnish wages of student loan borrowers in default. The seizure of tax refunds and other federal benefits from borrowers with student loan debt are also being delayed.

Community college program one of a few in the U.S.

FAIRBURY — The Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education has selected Roger Stumpf as the district’s next superintendent. The board made the decision during a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Stumpf was offered the position following

PLAYER OF THE GAME - Freeman's Shiloh Wallman

Rep. Adrian Smith has filed for re-election in Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, citing work on tax relief, agriculture, trade and border security as he seeks another term in Congress.

LINCOLN, Neb. - While insisting concerns of a budget crisis in Nebraska are overblown, Governor Jim Pillen is proposing a nine figure cut in spending. During his annual State of the State address Thursday morning, Governor Pillen proposed $495 million wor

The University of Nebraska is moving forward with purchasing Clarkson Regional Health’s share of Nebraska Medicine.

Authorities urge owners to check on properties regularly

Fire in Caterpillar loader happens at construction and demolition waste site

Euni Diediker has been running Euni’s Palace for more than 40 years.

Improvement in student outcomes, the overall goal

Janet Byars to fill unexpired three-year term on the District 15 Board

Demonstrators have lined Sixth Street in the past several weeks

Fairbury is seeking to convert the former Iron and Metal Works site into public park property.
There will be a public forum outlining the plans on Monday evening.

Jefferson County commissioner Mark Schoenrock formally filed to run for the District 32 seat in the Nebraska Senate that will be coming open after this year's session.

The city of Fairbury is set to establish an official public Facebook page that seeks to serve as a "positive, informational tool for community outreach." 

A bill in the Nebraska Legislature would expand benefits for disabled veterans

A Southeast Nebraksa tradition, almost a century strong, is set to continue next week.

Chief Deputy elevated to post of Gage County Attorney

Prosecution filing upgrades one of the felony charges in the case of alleged child abuse

A Beatrice man was arrested Monday morning following a domestic violence call.

Much of the cleanup so far has been in areas not readily visible to the public

After a large fire damaged a Beatrice staple, a way to help has been set up.

Gage County supervisor Emily Haxby was elected Secretary-Treasurer of NACO in December. She will assume the role of the body's president in 2029.

For over 30 years, the Hope Crisis Center has been there for those in abusive relationships, but now, the Southeast Nebraska nonprofit is navigating rough waters.

Construction on a bridge on the PWF Road that connects Fairbury to Pawnee and Wymore began at the start of last month.

Beatrice Basketball made took the trip north on Highway 77 Saturday to take on Lincoln Standing Bear, with both teams returning with a victory. 

Fire gutted a downtown Beatrice building Saturday morning, next to the Black Crow Restaurant.

A residential fire caused significant damage to a Beatrice home early Tuesday morning, displacing three tenants. 

Dorn expects the state budget, property to be the primary focus during the 60-day session.

Johnson County law officers investigate early morning accident west of community

House evacuated prior to firefighters arrival

One of two rural department calls over the last two days of 2025

A Beatrice man was arrested after multiple vehicle theft reports and an alleged domestic assault early Monday morning.

Fatal accident happens at the east edge of Manhattan, Kansas

Plan grants pay increases ranging from four percent to six percent

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving callers posing as detention center officials.

For the second year in a row, Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens has been named to the NFL Pro Bowl. 

A former MLB talent from southeast Nebraska is taking on a new adventure in retirement. 

Beatrice Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s top general acute care hospitals, earning a four-star rating on Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals 2026” list.

A passenger was arrested on a drug charge and an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop at the Beatrice McDonald's early Sunday morning.

What happens when people who have dedicated their lives to helping others are suddenly in need of help themselves? You get a turnout like on Sunday afternoon in DeWitt.

Accident occurred Friday at the junction of U.S. Highway 77 and U.S. Highway 24

For the last five winters, Hanover preteen Brett Becker has become "Santa Brett," taking Christmas wishes from kids and raising money to help locals in the area that are fighting serious illnesses or injuries.

Juniors Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson were named AVCA Setter of the Year and AVCA Middle Blocker of the year. 

The Jefferson County board will meet every other week starting with their first meeting in January.
On the table in December, though: potential salary increases for all elected county officials.