BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 14, WEDNESDAY) Blair pet owners, mark your calendars: Furry Land’s mobile pet grooming service is coming to town on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Owner Page Thomas, with 15 years of grooming experience, is bringing her fully-equipped grooming van directly to your homes, offering a unique blend of convenience and professional care….
Blair Residents Face Urban Coyote Challenge
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 13, TUESDAY) The howl of coyotes is becoming an increasingly common sound in Nebraska’s urban areas, from Blair to Omaha to Lincoln. As cities expand into once-rural landscapes, residents are finding themselves face-to-face with these adaptable predators, sparking concern and debate. In Blair’s Southern Hills subdivision, resident Larry Hefling recently took…
Senator Fischer’s Staff to Hold Local Office Hour in Washington County, Nebraska
Senator Deb Fischer’s Office Announces Local Office Hour in Washington County On Monday, August 12, 2024, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced that her staff will be holding a local office hour for constituents in Washington County. This event is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, and provides an opportunity for residents to directly engage…
Blair Gets Blunt: How One Small Nebraska Town Grapples with Vape Shop Boom
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 9, FRIDAY) Blair, Nebraska isn’t exactly known for controversy. But lately, our town of around 8,000 has been buzzing – pun intended – with debate, all because of a sudden explosion of vape shops. To understand the significance of five vape shops in Blair, consider this: According to multiple sources, there…
Blair’s Cheesecake Queen, Erika Moreno
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 5, MONDAY) – Before we get caught up with Erika, I should pause to give you a review of her work. We tried something wonderful from Erika. It was a vanilla-flavored (almost custardesque), chocolate on top and bottom, new creation. She told me it was just something she decided to try….
Questions Answered: Blair’s Newest Restauranteur, Gueorgui Platchkov,
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 4, SUNDAY) (This is our second article about the Lighthouse Bar and Grill. The next article we publish will be an extensive review of their food.) The recent opening of Lighthouse Bar and Grill in Blair generated significant buzz among local residents. The support and hope for their success is solidly…
Washington County Included in Governor Pillen’s Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 2, 2024) Nebraska is reeling from the impact of severe storms that swept through the state on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, prompting Governor Jim Pillen to declare a state of emergency for six counties: Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington. The storms brought wind gusts of up to 100 mph,…
Blair’s Budget Burger Battle
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 2, FRIDAY) – Fast food giants McDonald’s, Burger King, and Dairy Queen are all currently offering value meal deals, responding to growing consumer demand for affordable dining options. McDonald’s has a $5 meal deal available for a limited time. The promotion offers customers a choice between a McChicken or McDouble sandwich,…
Blair Group Home Supervisor Sentenced for $17,000 Fraud Against Disabled Residents
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (AUGUST 1, 2024) – Beth Yeates, a 32-year-old woman from Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced on Wednesday for financially exploiting seven developmentally disabled adults living in group homes in Blair, Nebraska. The case, prosecuted by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, sheds light on the vulnerability of disabled individuals and the importance of oversight…
Heat Wave, City Council Meeting, Disaster Declaration Request, and Federal Funds for Blair Airport
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 30, TUESDAY) Extreme Heat Warning The National Weather Service predicts peak heat wave conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures in the Omaha metro area are expected to reach the upper 90s, with heat indices near 110°F. Residents are urged to take precautions, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Isolated evening…