Category: General News

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The Richardson County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two vehicle injury accident, which occurred at about noon on Monday. The accident happened on 708 Road, one-half mile east of the Pawnee County/Richardson County line near Dubois.

High river levels caused moderate flooding throughout Richardson County Thursday, but it appears relief is on the way in the form of drier weather and most importantly, receding river levels.

Heavy rainfall throughout the Missouri River Basin has caused moderate flooding in Richardson County and surrounding areas, but forecasts from the National Weather Service in Omaha predict river levels to subside as early as Friday morning.

Last week, the Richardson County Sheriff’s office warned the public about a phone scam that was circulating around the county. The scammers promised a large cash winning prize, as well as a Mercedes vehicle to the people they were contacting.

The Falls City Council acted positively on a new, planned subdivision, when they met in regular session at the City Building Monday evening, May 20.

The Richardson County Commissioners have sent a letter to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Jail Standards Board, regarding the intention of Richardson County to take action for the development of new construction plans for a Jail and Law Enforcement facility.

A Humboldt area woman will be arraigned on June 3rd in Richardson County Court after her alleged connection in the theft of a vehicle from Armbruster Motor Company in Falls City.

Steven Spinner, 42 of Falls City, was charged with third degree arson, D.U.I., and refusal to submit to a chemical test, after authorities say he tried to set a mailbox on fire.

Peru State recently awarded 459 students their degrees at the college’s 2013 Commencement ceremony.