The Blair Optimist Club rolled out its newest program to help students receive necessary items throughout the school year. Buddy Boxes will be distributed at several businesses in Blair, where … more

An Omaha woman accused of stealing another woman's checkbook and issuing $1,400 worth of fraudulent checks in Nebraska and Iowa accepted a plea deal, was found guilty and sentenced to a year in … more

For 45 years, the Blair Dance Center (BDC) has outgrown all its previous spaces, and continues to provide dance lessons for children in the area. The business' roots date back to the middle of … more

Teachers and staff members welcomed families of elementary school students to the reconfigured K-5 Deerfield and Arbor Park Schools Tuesday evening for back to school open house.  On … more

Preliminary budget numbers presented to the Arlington Public Schools Board of Education indicate the district could see a 16-cent decrease in its overall tax levy for the 2023-24 budget year.  … more

An Omaha man was arrested for drinking and driving in Blair. Andrew Garvin, 38, is charged with driving under the influence - three prior convictions, and refusal to submit to a standardized … more

Assessor vehicle bid accepted The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted to approve a bid from Woodhouse for the Assessor's office to purchase a vehicle during its regular … more

A Kansas City, Mo., man was arrested for allegedly having drugs on his person while attempting to cash a fraudulent check in Fort Calhoun. Christopher Villines, 47, is charged with possession of … more

A Blair woman accused of child abuse accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Aug. 8 in Washington County District Court. Alicia Adel, 36, pleaded no contest to the amended charge of committing … more

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War paid tribute to Last Union Veteran of Washington County Asa Dixon at the Blair Cemetery on Saturday. The Last Soldier of the County project honors the … more