At their monthly public meeting Thursday, the Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors approved the selection of Jeff Bishop to serve as the utility’s chief financial officer and vice president of Finance. more

Blair business leaders got a glimpse at what the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce is working toward in 2022 during a legislative luncheon Wednesday at Memorial Community Hospital and Health System. more

New shelving will help increase the space at the Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL). The DAAL has stripped its old storage space to make room for six double and one single moveable … more

In addition to exercising at the YMCA Saturday, visitors had the opportunity to learn how to keep safe during the Washington County Disaster Preparedness and Health Fair, hosted by the Washington County Long Term Recovery team. more

For nearly two decades, the Sugarplum Festival has been a holiday staple in Washington County. The festival is no longer taking place after a decision by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. more

A new studio in Blair provides a gallery and place for art and music lessons. Creative Connection Studio Gallery, 1546 Washington Street, opened about a month ago. more

After the start of the Fort Calhoun Community Schools' Foundation, director Don Johnson had plans to bring alumni back to the district to encourage them to contribute back to the community. One … more

Nothern Lights Venue request approved The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved a liquor and catering license for Northern Hills Ventures LLC to operate Northern Lights Venue at its … more

After sending its own inmates to other facilities to remain compliant with Nebraska Jail Standards, big changes are happening to the Washington County Jail to reverse that ruling. With a larger … more

The Blair Police Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office are anticipating yet another year of giving back to children and their families in the community. The annual BPD and WCSO … more

A Central City man was arrested Monday after law enforcement officers found methamphetamine in his possession. Michael Bodfield, 32, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class … more

A case against a Fort Calhoun man accused of assaulting his partner with a deadly weapon was dismissed Monday in Washington County District Court. Clifford Hamilton, 34, pleaded not guilty in … more