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Students in the Barreras Family Farm STEAM camp tour through the Blair Meat Market locker as part of an animal science course.
'A whole new world'
A tour through a butcher shop and a lesson in catapult construction sound like different worlds but for a weeklong camp at Barreras Family Farm, the combination makes total sense. Beginning on … more
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EDITORIAL: A good home for a good thing
On Tuesday, the Blair City Council formally approved the replat of two lots on the former Dana College Campus. The lots have been targeted by Easterseals Nebraska for its respite camp for … more
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Washington County Food Pantry to hold pack the pantry
A significant increase in traffic at the Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat has led to a special food drive. On June 23, 24 and 25, the food pantry will host Pack the Pantry. It will … more
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Bids sought for water treatment plant expansion project
Plans for the Blair Water Treatment Plant expansion project have been sent out for bids. Estimated by engineers at $44.8 million, the project will expand the water treatment plant's per day … more
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Blair Community Schools Board of Education roundup June 13
New superintendent's contract approved The Blair Community Schools Board of Education approved a new, two year contract for Supt. Dr. Randy Gilson at its June 13 regular meeting. Gilson … more
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The Washington County Bank sign shows 96 degrees on June 13. Temperatures this weekend are expected to climb above 100 degrees.
Turning up the heat
As near record-high temperatures turn up the heat, outdoor workers look to keep cool while completing their duties. On June 13, the National Weather Service in Valley recorded temperatures of … more
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The Blair High School Band recently celebrated the addition of eight new tubas as part of a fundraising effort by the Blair Fine Arts Boosters.
Blair Fine Arts Boosters completes new tuba project
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Brooke Johnsen, a junior at Fort Calhoun High School, earned a national gold medal from the Scholastic Art Awards, alongside one New York Life Award Thursday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Johnsen was awarded for her painting "Remembering Our Love," which was created to honor her late grandfather.
Fort Calhoun junior earns national art award
A personal art piece has earned Brooke Johnsen several accolades. Johnsen, a junior at Fort Calhoun High School, created her painting, "Remembering Our Love," to celebrate the life of her … more
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Omaha man arrested for resisting arrest, injuring officers
An Omaha man was arrested for several offenses on Wednesday. Manuel Holguin, 30, is charged with two counts of assault on an officer, a Class 3A felony; resisting arrest, a Class 1 misdemeanor; … more
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Sheriff's office releases Click it or Ticket results
The Washington County Sheriff's Office completed its run of Click it or Ticket and observed many traffic violations. A grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation allowed the sheriff's … more
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Fort Calhoun High School senior Tilden Nottlemann, right, applies a tourniquet to Anna Mallory during the Stop the Bleed class at FCHS on June 7.
Stop the Bleed program aims to educate civilians on first aid
Fort Calhoun students took a unique form of summer school last week. On June 7, junior high and high school students gathered at Fort Calhoun High School for the Stop the Bleed program. Stop the … more
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A large crane readies to place pilings for the new boat dock at Optimist Park.
Installation of new Optimist boat dock begins
Construction on the new boat dock at the Optimist River Park is underway. Work to install the new boat docks began last week with the installation of two piles on … more
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Cindy Breitkreutz and grandson Riley Wethington walk along the luminary path at dusk at Lions Park at last year's Relay for Life. The Washington County Relay for Life returns to Lion's Park on June 25.
Washington County Relay for Life set for June 25
Very few lives haven't been touched by cancer in some way, which is why all Washington Countians are welcome to the annual Relay for Life. The Washington County Relay for Life kicks off on June … more
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The always popular Jensen Shires were the final entry in the Blair Gateway to the West parade on June 11.
PHOTOS: Gateway to the West Days
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The depot at Blair Lion's Club Park will soon host the Great Plains Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association's Bluegrass at the Depot festival featuring three bands and a youth fiddle contest.
Bluegrass returns to Lion's Park depot
The depot at Blair Lion's Club Park will soon be home to an afternoon of pickin' and stompin' fun. The Great Plains Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (GPBOTMA), along with the Washington … more
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Blair man receives consecutive sentence for child, domestic abuse
A Blair man who assaulted his ex-partner and child will serve two consecutive one-year jail sentences in The Washington County Jail. Zachary Erickson, 49, pleaded no contest to two amended … more
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Omaha woman enters not guilty plea to DUI
An Omaha woman accused of driving while intoxicated and having drugs in her car entered a not guilty plea by waiver Tuesday to the Washington County District Court. Waynea Rollins, 38, is charged … more
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to a single-vehicle accident near the 13000 block of U.S. Highway 75 Monday afternoon.
Omaha man arrested for drug possession, DUI
An Omaha man was arrested following an accident on U.S. Highway 75 Monday afternoon. Eric Tyson, 31, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony, and driving under … more
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Blair Public Library introduces June/July exhibit
The June and July exhibit in the gallery at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center will feature the island of Madagascar and Blair resident Patricia Bentsen, who served as an ELCA-sponsored … more
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Children play on the new playground equipment in Kennard.
Kennard park gets upgrade
Visitors to the park in Kennard will notice some brand new features.  more
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Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District natural resource educator Kaylyn Kelley lets four-year-old Averie Wehner pet a fox snake. Kelley was on hand at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center with a host of critters for an Animal Adaptations presentation on June 7 to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading program.
Summer reading goes wild
Snakes, frogs and turtles ventured to the Blair Public Library on June 7 to check out what the Summer Reading Program was all about. The library's Summer Reading Program officially kicked off … more
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A map shows the features proposed for the Easterseals Nebraska camp on the former Dana College campus.
Easterseals eyes former Dana campus for respite camp
A portion of the former Dana College campus has been identified as a location for a statewide respite camp for disabled individuals. James Summerfelt, President and CEO of Easterseals Nebraska … more
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This image shows the planned layout for the new Generations Park, located just north of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the Deerfield subdivision.
Generations Park picks up $100,000 grant
The Generations Park effort recently collected a significant contribution from a local organization. The Donald E. Nielsen Foundation awarded the Generations Park project with a $100,000 grant. … more
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Beat the heat with hydration, breaks and proper clothing
As the mercury rises and outdoor events ramp up, caution is urged to prevent a heat-related injury. Phil Armendariz, a nurse at Memorial Community Hospital and Health Systems (MCH), said several … more
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From left, Matthew, Dusty, Stetson and Mike Smith complete the finishing touches on a ramp for Matt Smith, Mike's son and the boys' father who has been hospitalized following a stroke in February.
Community comes together for hospitalized individual
After being hospitalized for several weeks following a stroke, Matt Smith of Smithers Custom Lawn Care and Landscaping will be prepared to come home following the renovations of his home done by Fort … more
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