Legislative session review: General Affairs

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Casino gaming regulations and the distribution rights of craft breweries topped the list of issues considered by the General Affairs Committee this session. Lawmakers updated horse racetrack casinos regulation this session with LB876, introduced by Albion Sen. Tom Briese. The bill

Legislative review: Education

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Measures intended to attract and retain teachers, improve student access to mental and behavioral health services and prepare students for technology-related jobs were among those advanced by the Education Committee this session. Teacher certification, loan assistance Lawmakers voted 46-0

Legislative session review: Agriculture

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The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session that expand a riparian weed control program, update the Nebraska Wheat Resources Act and improve the state’s ability to plan for and respond to emergency catastrophic livestock mortality events. LB805, introduced by Sen.

Police arrest Fremont man for domestic assault

Fremont police and the Fremont Fire Department responded at 2:06 Thursday morning to a medical emergency in the 700 block of West 11th Street. An investigation was conducted resulting in the arrest of Troy D. Humphrey, 51,

Teen arrested Wednesday night

Fremont police officers were dispatched at 11:03 Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Sheridan Street for a trespassing/drug complaint. An investigation resulted in the arrest of Caydn J. Schellenberg, 18, of Fremont for possession of a

FHS seniors sign with U.S. Armed Forces

Fremont Public Schools has announced the signings of seven Fremont High School seniors with the United States Armed Forces. “We are incredibly proud of these young men for serving their country and representing Fremont High School as

Betty E. Price

Betty E. Price, 97, of Fremont passed away May 9, 2022, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. She was born July 19, 1924, near Morse Bluff on the family farm, to James and Mary (Kunasek) Jirovsky. She graduated

Richard J. Thege

Richard J. Thege, 89 of North Bend passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Methodist Fremont Health. Richard was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to George Joseph and Rose Lillian (Houfek) Thege on the family farm near