One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash last Thursday evening on Highway 75 in Nemaha County. The crash occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. just […]
Category: General News
Heavy rain and melting snow could cause historic flooding
Heavy rain and melting snow could cause historic flooding in Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa. Officials in Atchison County, MO are advising people to evacuate areas […]
Local Deputy found deceased last Wednesday
Local Richardson County Deputy Sheriff and member of the Falls City, City Council, Kirby Robidoux was found deceased last Wednesday morning in Brown County. According […]
February is American Heart Health Month
February 1st marks the beginning of American Heart Month 2019. To kick off the annual campaign, the Southeast District Health Department will participate in National […]
Remember two words, I believe
Story & photo by Brian McKim On Wednesday, January 9, the junior high and high school students from Falls City Public were treated to an […]
Journal subscriptions to increase in 2019
Subscriptions are coming due for those who are due in January. If you received a card, please send your payment or come into the office […]
Keeping tree limbs out of city electrical lines proves to be costly
By a 6-0 vote Falls City’s City Council, during their Dec. 17th meeting, accepted a bid of $199,375 of a Ralston tree trimming firm to […]
Sheriff compares salaries and benefits of City and County officers
By: Charlie Radatz During the Tues., Dec. 11th meeting of the Richardson County Commissioners, Sheriff Don Pounds updated the Board on the business within the […]
Sheriff says wage and benefit package makes it difficult to retain deputies
By: Charlie Radatz (This reporter apologizes for mistakenly submitting the incorrect computer file for publication in last week’s paper regarding the Nov. 27th meeting of […]
Police Chief and Sheriff meet with Commissioners to address jail booking policies and other concerns
By Nikki McKim Richardson County Sheriff Don Pounds (pictured) met with the County Commissioners on November 13 to discuss why he believes additional correctional […]