Top Story Spotlight Dawson County Fair and Rodeo returns Wednesday, July 15 Jessica Kennedy Jun 30, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Dawson County Fair and Rodeo takes place July 15-19 with a carnival all five nights.kAm%96 c\w r276 :D @A6? g 2]>]\fib_ A]>] @? (65?6D52J E9C@F89 $2EFC52J 2?5 H:== 36 @A6? $F?52J[ yF=J `h[ g 2]>]\b A]>]k^AmkAm%96 |#z x?4] 7F? 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Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney c…
Lexington man charged with three sexual assault felonies A 46-year-old Lexington man has been charged with multiple felony charges of first-degree sexual assault of a child.
Biz Buzz: Kitties and coffee cafe, new thrift store, doughnuts and more. The week's business buzz includes coffee and kitties, a new Goodwill store, a "hole" new ballgame in Lincoln's doughnut scene and more.
Crossroads Mission Avenue opens reimagined homeless shelter Crossroads Mission Avenue is preparing to open its new homeless shelter in Lexington.
Gosper County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning death at Johnson Lake The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake.
