The towns of Hanover and Fairbury are both once again celebrating Fourth of July weekend with the latest installments of long-running traditions - both of which will still be in action on Saturday ahead of a fireworks display Saturday night.

In one of their longest meetings of the year, the Saline County commissioners uncovered some unused line items, discussed plans to speed up the budget review process, and planned for inheritance tax funding to potentially disappear.

After a preliminary plan to renew LB840 funding was approved by the Crete city council last night, Crete citizens could ultimately get to decide if that program gets another go-round in an election later this year.

ICYMI:.The Fairbury Cemetery will soon see a major boost to its tree canopy, thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Our original story has been updated to include more quotes and video.

A deep family history of both medical and military service inspired Valerie Snyder to enlist in the National Guard at a young age, where she cultivated a love of helping others that's already inspired future members of her family.

A display that travels across the country recognizing fallen soldiers and first responders made its way through Concordia, Kansas in early June - exactly 15 years after it was last in this part of the country.

A hospital in a small Southeast Nebraska city will soon be receiving a new wing, which will help them provide more services to more people and keep quality healthcare close to home.

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As Fairbury's JCH&L prepares for a brief future where they'll be without two of their primary providers, they've identified three key areas of focus.

After some discussion, the Jefferson County board provisionally approved increases to county budgets and salaries for county employees starting next fiscal year.

The city of Fairbury has entered phase one of a water restriction operation, and with little precipitation expected along with extreme temperatures forecast across the region this weekend, residents are being urged to conserve water.

As they try to develop different ways to keep their doors open and services running, many social organizations like Hope Crisis Center and BVCA will continue to count on cooperation with county governments.

Shayla Rautenberg, rising sophomore at Milford, will represent USA Volleyball at the NORCECA Pan American Cup in Canada later this month.

Fairbury's local hospital is taking steps to continue caring for its patients even in the absences of two of its primary physicians.

The City of Fairbury celebrated Flag Day with a ceremony honoring the decorated history of the flag itself along with a celebration recognizing the efforts of the city's first responders.

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Less than two weeks after a century-old building in Fairbury first began to collapse, the site of the defunct former car dealership has almost been completely cleared out.

Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock formally announced his candidacy for term-limited Senator Tom Brandt's District 32 seat in the Nebraska Legislature.