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State races take shape

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The filing deadline for the May 12 primary has passed, and the statewide races are beginning to take shape.Five candidates are running to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senator.

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Nebraska delegation announces upcoming Military Service Academy Days

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced four Military Service Academy Days across Nebraska.Service Academy Days serve to inform high school students about the...
Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested in a camper Friday morning. Officers located him hiding in a small compartment under his bed. Photo provided

Genoa man arrested on warrant

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
GENOA — A Genoa man was taken into custody after the Central Nebraska Special Response team was called to a camper on the north side of Genoa. Wade Brandenburger Wade Brandenburger, 39, of Genoa, was arrested on a felony arrest warrant for domestic assault with bodily injuries (Class IIIA felony).
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Sheriff: Man arrested for sexual assault, enticement

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 The Nance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neal C. Reardon of St. Edward on one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, both felony offenses. The offenses occurred between November 2025 and February 2026.
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Reeg case pushed back to March 23

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
COLUMBUS — Justice is on hold in the shooting death of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has hired a new attorney and has next court appearance was moved to March 23, with his jury trial scheduled for March 30.
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Candidate filings continue

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
FULLERTON — A second candidate has entered the county supervisor race in Nance County.Steve Crouse will run for re-election as a Republican for Nance County Supervisor.He is the fourth candidate to file for the May 12 primary.
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Free throw competition is Sunday

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — Calling all hoopers.The Knights of Columbus free throw shooting contest is Sunday.The contest will begin at 1 p.m. at Fullerton High School. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.Boys and girls ages 9-14 can participate.