Cases of COVID-19 in Washington County and across the state are on the rise. As of Thursday, there were 920 total positive cases — 343 in the last two weeks — in the county. In … more

While the 2020 presidential election may still be undecided, Washington County voters did their part turning out at the polls and outpacing the 2016 election. Voters lined up Tuesday morning well … more

It's our civic duty as citizens of the United States of America — exercising our right to vote. No one needs to be reminded how important this election is. More than 69 million Americans … more

For more than 20 years, the City of Blair has been working on plans for a bypass to alleviate semi-truck traffic through downtown Blair. Now, those plans can become reality after the city received … more

As if things weren’t hard enough for Nebraska's small businesses, news comes that the Trump administration plans to claw back a chunk of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds legitimate … more

Mask-wearing students kept their distance, waiting for instructions and their turn to have their temperature taken before heading to their classrooms Wednesday at Blair Community Schools. Fort … more

Fall in Nebraska may look different after the Big Ten Conference postponed all fall sports seasons, including football, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Husker fans may not be gathering around … more

There are plenty of advantages to extracurricular activities — from sports, music and drama to personal development and community service programs — for students to participate in during … more

High school graduations are a memorable achievement, but this year's graduates have faced challenges and overcome the loss of so much of their senior year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saturday … more

Parks are a vital part of any community. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, parks and recreation have three values that make them essential services to communities: • … more