After last-minute discussions and reductions, Jefferson County approves 2026-27 budget

This week was the final chance for the Jefferson County board to deliberate plans for next year's county budget. And it was ultimately approved - but not without some last-minute debates and changes.

September 23, 2026Updated: September 24, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Child care leaders gather in Kearney for statewide conference

Child care leaders gather in Kearney for statewide conference

Hastings City Council Approves 2026-2027 Budget

Hastings City Council Approves 2026-2027 Budget

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

CCC Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Automotive Facility

CCC Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Automotive Facility

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate