Fortenberry facing pressure to resign
The Associated Press Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing growing pressure to resign from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000
Tigers win several events at Northeast Relays
TROY BRACKER / COURTESY PHOTOS Mattie Dalton of Fremont High School competes Thursday in the Lincoln Northeast Relays. Dalton helped the 1,600-meter sprint medley team to a first-place finish. Braden Taylor, below, was part of the Tigers’
Keene offering trivia night
Keene Memorial Library will be offering a trivia event from 6:30 to 7:30 Tuesday night in the Large Meeting Room. Competitors will be quizzed on questions from a variety of topics. Interested participants may compete as individuals
Dodge County Republicans conduct convention
The Republicans of Dodge County conducted their convention Thursday night at the Fremont Eagles Club. County Chair Roxie Kracl led the meeting. Presentations were made on behalf of many local and state-wide candidates as well as
Ruth L. Kurtz
Ruth L. Kurtz, 86, of Fremont passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Douglas County Heath Center in Omaha. Ruth was born June 18, 1935, in Omaha to Arthur and Edna (Stevenson) Muller. Ruth grew up
Lila Heitshusen
Lila Heitshusen, 90, of Uehling, took her last breath at St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa in West Point on March 23, 2022, surrounded by family. Lila was born December 18, 1931, in West Point to Alvin and
Police arrest woman for theft, other charges
Fremont police officers responded at 9:15 Thursday to the 1700 block of Union Street for a disturbance and possible theft. Officers had contact with Jenna M. Boschult, 31,of Fremont upon arrival. Stolen property and drugs were located
Schmeckpeper turns himself in to authorities
Craig A. Schmeckpeper, 50, of North Bend turned himself in this morning to Dodge County sheriff’s deputies on a Dodge County warrant for child abuse not resulting in serious injury (simple assault), Class IIIA Felony. The warrant
