A Blair woman found with methamphetamine, money, a gun and drug paraphernalia during searches by law enforcement was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Omaha. more

Fort Calhoun High School senior Kaitlin Smith was one of five named as a Marie Curie Scholar at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, where Smith will be starting in the fall. Smith received a … more

A new countywide housing study revealed what many knew all along — Washington County is in need of houses. But now, the county and Gateway Development Corporation have the numbers. more

The Fort Calhoun Community Schools band department will showcase solos and ensembles the students have prepared this semester April 25 starting at 11:30 a.m. in the high school gym and running until … more

A presentation focusing on decarbonization was one of six planned workshops hosted by Omaha Public Power District. "Pathways to Decarbonization: Energy Portfolio Pathways 101" focused on OPPD's … more

After missing out on many events during the school year due to COVID-19, the Pioneers for Education organization decided to give back to elementary students in a safe, fun way. A movie night … more

District 16 Sen. Ben Hansen has set his sights high. He will have the opportunity to cross an item off his bucket list this September when he joins three other state senators in a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. more

Three people were sworn in as Washington County sheriff's deputies Tuesday evening at the Sheriff's Office. One part-time, James Hetzler, and two full-time deputies, Andrea Murphy and Jessica … more

Editor's note: The last name of the survivor is being omitted from the article to protect her identity A poem written by a then-college student sheds light on the adversity his mother faced … more

A Blair man who sexually assaulted a woman at his home accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Ryan Hoeper, 21, pleaded no contest to first-degree … more