Jefferson County to resolve grievance hearing with four fired highway department employees Tuesday

Four men who were fired from their roles on the Jefferson County highway department in November are protesting their termination in a rare grievance hearing against the county. On Tuesday, the Jefferson County commissioners will present their final conclusions in the case.

February 10, 2026Updated: February 10, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Teen dead, four others injured in rollover crash near North Platte

Teen dead, four others injured in rollover crash near North Platte

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Just two weeks after President Donald Trump visited Nebraska, Vice President JD Vance followed with a stop in North Platte on Thursday to campaign for Republican candidates.

JD Vance announces $1.3 billion national fertilizer investment, plans for two Nebraska facilities

Vance announces $1.3 billion fertilizer investment, plans for two Nebraska facilities

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival