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Kassi Kinney, a Blair native tattoo artist and tumbling coach at Nikkie's Dance Studio, placed first in her novice class and second overall at the Omaha Naturals body competition Oct. 1.
Blair native places high in bodybuilding competition
Blair native Kassi Kinney decided she wanted to change her life four years ago and began her fitness journey. After years of hard work, Kinney decided to challenge herself further and compete in … more
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Omaha man takes plea deal for fleeing law enforcement
An Omaha man who fled from law enforcement with minor children in his car accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Nov. 1 in Washington County District Court. Kevin Gutierrez, 26, pleaded no … more
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Iowa man sentenced for drug possession
An Iowa man involved in a three-person arrest involving drugs and firearms at a Blair gas station accepted a plea deal, was found guilty and sentenced to 60 days in jail Nov. 1 in Washington County … more
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Omaha man arrested for drug possession
An Omaha man was arrested for having marijuana in his vehicle at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. Bebak Tamang, 18, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony. … more
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Blair native Maverick Harrold recently earned Honorable Mention at the Nebraska state division of the Music Teachers Association Young Artist Competition in October.
'A big, personal win'
After a 35-minute piano performance in front of a judge panel, Blair native Maverick Harrold felt like a winner. His performance was part of the Nebraska state division of the Music Teachers … more
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Blair High School senior Dominic Maggard works to attach a wheel on the Robotics II robot.
Robotics classes find footing at BHS
Blair High School senior Dominic Maggard laughed when asked if building a robot involves trial and error. “Oh yeah. I've rebuilt this about five times,” he said. “You kind of … more
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Sally Marshall, Patient Access Representative at Memorial Community Hospital and Health System, was honored with the Nebraska Hospital Association's Caring Kind Award at the NHA Annual Convention in October. She is pictured with Nebraska Hospital Association President Jeremy Nordquist.
MCH staffer wins statewide award
A Memorial Community Hospital and Health System (MCH) staff member was recently awarded for her attention of care towards patients and co-workers. Sally Marshall, Patient Access Representative … more
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Two individuals arrested for drug possession
Two individuals were arrested for having drugs on their person and inside their car at a Blair gas station. Nichole Cronland, 40, and Joshua Codr, 40, were charged with possession of a … more
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Papillion man sentenced 3-10 years for fifth DUI
A Papillion man charged with drinking and driving for the fifth time since 2009 was sentenced to spend three to 10 years in prison Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Brandon Lopez, 31, … more
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Omaha man wanted for criminal impersonation
An Omaha man is wanted for giving a false name to law enforcement during a traffic stop in July. Michael Alkire, 35, is wanted for criminal impersonation, a Class 4 felony. According to an … more
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Arlington FBLA members run the Eagles Bank in School in conjunction with Two Rivers Bank. On Oct. 28, depositors lined up to earn a special spooky prize. In all, the tellers served more than 100 elementary students who deposited more than $630.
FBLA continues savings program
Students in Arlington have gotten a head start in saving funds as early as kindergarten. Arlington High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have run the Eagles Bank in School … more
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Omaha man arrested for drug possession
An Omaha man was arrested after being found with marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Blair. Alexander Christensen, 18, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class … more
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Omaha woman sentenced to 14-month imprisonment for DUI
An Omaha woman who drove while intoxicated in Fort Calhoun was sentenced to 14 months in prison and 18 months probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Waynea Rollins, 38, pleaded … more
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Caden Saunders, Giana Slandered, Noah and Hudson Saunders, from left, stand with their treats in front of sign dedicated to Marty Shepard, who enjoyed distributing candy to trick-or-treaters at the Blair north fire station. Shepard passed away in September but the fire department continued the tradition in his honor.
A sweet tribute
For a decade or more, Marty Shepard was a staple at Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue's Halloween celebration. A dedicated supporter of the department, Shepard approached members with the idea to … more
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Guest rolls travel bag across parking lot toward the entrance.
Holiday Inn Express in Blair open for business
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express in Blair are now welcome. Blair's newest hotel officially opened for overnight stays on Oct. 27. Hotel Manager Deven Patel said inspections on the elevator are … more
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Crews prepare the water tower surface for painting on Nov. 1.
South water tower painting project begins
Work is underway to paint the exterior and interior of the south Blair water tower. Crews can be seen on scaffolds around the bowl of the water tower prepping the surface before painting it. The … more
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A look at the General Election ballot
Voters will hit the polls Tuesday for the 2022 General Election. Following are candidates for statewide, county and local seats up for election: Statewide Governor and Lt. Governor … more
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Several fire departments in Washington, Burt and Dodge counties battled a large field fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire began at the Washington County/Burt county lines near County Road 4 and moved north.
Multiple area departments battle large field fire
Around 12 departments from Washington, Dodge and Burt counties battled a large field fire for three hours near County Road 4 Wednesday afternoon. The fire measured about 3 miles long and half a … more
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Planning Commission prepares for Comp. Plan and Zoning Regulations meetings
The Washington County Planning Commission set the dates for its public information meetings to hear thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations. The dates are set as follows: Nov. … more
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Visitors listen as officers talk about the whereabouts of Private Harris during a candlelight tour in November 2018 at Fort Atkinson.
Candlelight Tour returns after two years
The Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour is returning after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Atkinson, the event will be hosted Saturday … more
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Election Results, Nov. 8, 2022
Results will be uploaded as they are  available on Nov. 8.  more
Michael Maxon, a tuba player for the Fort Calhoun Pioneer Marching Band, will participate in the Nebraska All-State Band Nov. 18.
Fort Calhoun student to participate in All-State Band
Michael Maxon, a tuba player for the Fort Calhoun Pioneer Marching Band, will participate in the Nebraska Music Education Association's 2022 All-State Band. Maxon, alongside hundreds of other … more
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Kyle Mabus
Upper Room Counseling adds new counselor
Kyle Mabus didn't begin his career in counseling, but it was a perfect fit once he decided to make the switch. Mabus initially began his career in church leadership and working with both couples … more
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Blair Rotary Club members prepare sandwiches for the First Lutheran Church Midweek Meal.
Food for all
As inflation puts a squeeze family budgets throughout the country, more are utilizing services to help put food on the table. First Lutheran Church's Midweek Meal program is one service that … more
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Grace and Elijah Teal join the festivities during the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter's Howl-O-Ween event Saturday morning.
PHOTOS: Smiles and scares
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