Nebraska college athletes are one step closer to making money off of their name, image or likeness after a bill cleared a major hurdle Tuesday in the Nebraska Legislature.
Legislative Bill 962, …
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2/28/20
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Blair could soon be home to a new hotel if all the pieces fall into place.
Last week, the Blair City Council approved $400,000 in LB 840 funds for Sai Properties V Inc. of Omaha to build a Holiday …
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2/7/20
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The Blair Community Schools Board of Education earlier this month unanimously approved wage increases for classified staff, including paraprofessionals, after a report showed the district fell …
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1/24/20
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Washington County has a new member of the Board of Supervisors.
On Monday, Kevin Barnhill was appointed to the District 7 seat. The position left vacant by the unexpected death of board member …
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1/17/20
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Arlington, Blair and Fort Calhoun volunteer fire departments responded to a record number of calls in 2019.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, this is part of a national trend, …
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1/10/20
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It's been quite a year. From flooding to growth to new industry and celebrations — there was plenty of newsworthy happenings in Washington County in 2019.
No one could have foreseen the historic …
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12/27/19
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Traffic in downtown Blair is a common complaint among residents.
Too many trucks, speeders and red light runners are often at the center of those complaints. Law enforcement is doing their best to …
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12/20/19
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The third year proved to be the charm for Washington County Gives, a one-day fundraising event for area nonprofit organizations held Dec. 3.
In its first two years, the joint venture between the …
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12/13/19
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