A Blair man who was found with multiple sexually explicit videos involving a minor accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Andrew Christensen, 22, … more

With an influx of kittens and several surrendered animals, the Jeanette Hunt Blair Animal Shelter has several needs for the spring. Jenny Eriksen, treasurer of the Friends of Jeanette Hunt Animal … more

Construction on the new industrial arts technology center at Blair High School is on track to be completed in late June or early July, according to BHS principal Tammy Holcomb. “Everything … more

Four students who attended Blair High School's prom Saturday have tested positive for COVID-19, according to letters sent to parents from Supt. Randy Gilson. Gilson provided those letters to the … more

Arrest warrants have been issued for two women who allegedly broke into a home in Arlington and stole multiple items. Tammy Suelter, 56, address unknown, and Randi Anthony, 33, of Fremont are … more

After a year of COVID-19, Fort Calhoun has regained a little bit of normalcy, though the city is trying to remain safe for its residents. With the school district remaining open the entire 2020-21 … more

A man and woman were arrested for beating and strangling a man at his home March 20. Cassie Pedersen, 27, of Blair and Dylan Smith, 25, of Plattsmouth were charged with assault by strangulation or … more

Jared Schleifer, project manager for Weitz Construction, provided an update on the justice center construction to the Washington County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting March 23 at the … more

Several men were able to experience what life was like for 19th-century soldiers during a two-day march. Ten soldiers from Fort Atkinson trekked for 2.5 miles to replicate a 19th-century-style … more

The Fort Calhoun Cub Scout Pack 114 held its annual pinewood derby March 21.  The 2020 Pinewood Derby was canceled due to COVID-19, so the Scouts were allowed to race their cars from last … more