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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge was closed Tuesday afternoon due to a fire in a heavily-wooded area in the southern section of the park. The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was one of … more
The Arlington Music Department's spring concert was held Tuesday evening in the main gym. Prior to the music, the seniors in the music program had the opportunity to walk across the gym floor … more
Members of the Arlington FFA had another solid and fun-filled week in Lincoln at the Nebraska State FFA Convention. Forty-one Arlington FFA high school and junior high members attended the 96th … more
The annual Cattlemen's Banquet was held Saturday evening at the RVR Bank Arena at the Washington County Fairgrounds. During the event, the 17 local scholarship winners were announced: … more
A hearing held to determine character traits and prior crimes in the Elijah Logan homicide was taken under advisement Thursday afternoon. Logan, 23, is charged with the first-degree murder of … more
The 2024 total solar eclipse was a spectacle that won't be around for another 20 years. According to NASA, a total solar eclipse occurs "when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, … more
Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Zachary L. Blackman as the district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Washington, Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge and Thurston counties. … more
St. John Paul II Classical Academy will honor one of its biggest supporters at an upcoming fundraiser dinner. On April 20, the school will host a scholarship dinner and silent auction at St. … more
Since she was 5, Arlington High School senior Brooke Hilgenkamp's dream was to become a veterinarian. Tuesday morning, in front of family and peers, Hilgenkamp became closer to her dream when … more
Union Pacific Railroad will be performing track maintenance April 1-5 that will require the railroad crossing along Highway 91 between 25th Street and 32nd Street west of Blair to be closed starting … more
The Judicial Nominating Commission has provided four names for consideration by the governor for the District Court judgeship in the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Washington, Burt, Cedar, … more
A lengthy discussion between Speece Lewis engineers and the Washington County Board of Supervisors took place March 12 during the board's regular meeting. The group talked about the County Road … more
Arlington High School actors and actresses are no strangers to love in their upcoming spring musical “Back to the ’80s… The Totally Awesome Musical!” The group will … more
The Fort Calhoun Cemetery saw a slew of suspected thefts within the last week. Greg Corns, detective with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, said on Feb. 23, a report of a missing veteran … more
St. Paul's Lutheran School celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week with a special performance. Luke Winger of Mountain Lake, Minn., is a Christian juggler and motivational speaker. During his … more
Lots of progress has been made since the move of the one-room Long Creek schoolhouse in May last year. The schoolhouse made its 3.7-mile journey from Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun on … more
Tuesday evening in the Arlington Public Schools' blue gym featured performances by Arlington band, choir and Soaring Sounds Show Choir students, as well as a soup dinner to support fine arts. … more
Blair native Jane Hansen Gilbert has been named the interim executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation by its board of directors. She will take over day-to-day operations … more
William Collins, the 30 year old charged with the August homicide of Fort Calhoun resident Linda Childers, chose not to speak when asked to enter a plea Tuesday in Washington County District Court. … more
"We used to sing this song called 'Hail Dana,' and the third verse was always my favorite verse. It starts out by saying, 'When we launch our little marks on destiny's deep sea.' As we're engaging in … more
Authors Colleen Hoover, James Patterson, Debbie Macomber and Harlan Coben were among the most popular in 2023 at the Arlington Public Library. Librarian Julie Jones listed their names Feb. 1, … more
Much like the room of the same name in "Harry Potter," Arlington Public Schools' Room of Requirement will feature items students will need throughout the day. From personal to school-related … more
A Sioux City man accused of killing Fr. Stephen Gutgsell Dec. 10 in Fort Calhoun entered a not guilty plea Thursday in the Washington County District Courtroom. Kierre Williams, 43, is charged … more
A motion to quash was filed in the first-degree homicide case of Linda Childers Thursday morning in the Washington County District courtroom.  William Collins, 30, is accused of killing the … more
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