Fort Calhoun Elementary will double its preschool program beginning next fall. The second pre-K classroom is undergoing construction in the old gym, and will be available for registration … more

One longtime Pioneer is retiring after 40 years. Patty Appel, who's held the administrative assistant position at Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School since 1980, will retire at the end of the … more

City Engineer updates City engineer Lucas Billesbach gave an update to the Fort Calhoun City Council on Dec. 21. Billesbach said the Adams Street Corridor Park improvements are running … more

An Omaha woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated in November. Breanna Seggerman, 28, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, her fourth offense, a Class 3A … more

A Lincoln man was charged Monday for driving a golf cart after consuming alcohol and causing an accident in September. Matthew Burt, 38, was charged with driving under the influence and causing … more

An Omaha woman who was found with drugs during a traffic stop was sentenced 18 months probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Anika Whiting, 22, pleaded no contest to the amended … more

When Loren Havekost was appointed the Blair Airport Authority in July 1993, the airport was still located at what is now River Wilds Golf Course. “It was right along No. 8,” he … more

American Broadband Holding Company, a provider of broadband access in rural markets across the United States, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment … more

Road updates Highway superintendent Bill Hansel gave the Board of Supervisors a few road updates at its meeting Tuesday at the Blair Public Library & Technology Center. County Road 34 … more

Jett Hamlin should have made visits home in April and this past summer. But the 2019 Blair High School graduate, who joined the U.S. Army in February, was left waiting for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The wait turned into a Christmas homecoming. more

A Bellevue man accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed an Arkansas man in October turned himself in Wednesday. Christopher Gorham, 37, was charged with motor vehicle homicide … more

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is remembering their brothers and sisters in blue this holiday season. In the lobby of the new sheriff's office building stands a Christmas tree with more … more