With four highways converging in the city, Blair is a magnet for traffic. Countless vehicles, including semi-tractor trailers, travel through the city each year. That doesn't exactly make downtown … more

Amid coronavirus concerns, the City of Blair closed the playgrounds at city parks last week. Orange snow fence surrounded the playgrounds, keeping little hands and feet off the equipment until … more

With schools across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers are still finding ways to educate their students, including in Washington County. Arlington Public Schools and … more

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily lives. Restaurants and bars have closed or moved to delivery and takeout only. Retail stores, gyms and hair salons have closed. … more

So far, Washington County is lucky and there are no reported cases of COVID-19 here. Let's hope it stays that way. But until then, each one of us has a heightened responsibility to do our part to … more

Firefighters saluted. A bell tolled. A final call was made. A black ribbon was draped across the Blair North Fire Station. A large U.S. flag hung from an aerial fire truck along Nebraska Street as … more

The deadline for filing for the primary election has passed. There are 32 Washington County residents who have signed their name for an opportunity to serve on city councils, school boards and the … more

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, … more

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 … more

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 … more