Design firm updates Gage County board, plans town halls on jail project Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun editor Feb 18, 2026 Feb 18, 2026 Updated Jul 7, 2026 0 The Gage County Jail in 2024. Parts of the current facility are more than 100 years old. Rob Schlotterbeck, Daily Sun file photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun editor The Gage County Board of Supervisors received an update on a possible jail project during Wednesday's meeting at the Gage County Courthouse. kAmr9C:DE:2? !6EC:4<[ 2 D6?:@C 2C49:E64E 2E s2G:D s6D:8?[ D2:5 E96 7:C> H:== 9@DE @A6? 9@FD6D :? |2C49 E@ 86E 4@>>F?:EJ 7665324< @? E96 A=2?D :E :D 56G6=@A:?8] k^AmkAm%96 {:?4@=? 7:C> 4FCC6?E=J 92D EH@ 56D:8? @AE:@?Di 2 f`\365 724:=:EJ :? 23@FE d_[___ DBF2C6 766E @C 2 `_g\365 724:=:EJ :? de[___ DBF2C6 766E] k^AmkAm!6EC:4< D2:5 E96J 6DE:>2E65 E96 4@?DECF4E:@? 4@DE H@F=5 36 36EH66? Se__ E@ Sed_ A6C DBF2C6 7@@E — >@C6 E92? 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Gage County Extension staff members summarize 2025 impact “I just want to thank all of you for your service and for all the effort that you put into the Gage County 4-H program," Jacie Milius said. Â
Gage County Sheriff's Office reports fraud, scam attempts The Sheriff's Office recommends being aware of phishing and other scams. Call Southeast Communications at 402-223-4080 to report any such crim…
One taken to hospital after three-vehicle accident southwest of Beatrice One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle accident Friday southwest of Beatrice.Â
Gage County board gets update on Dempsters The Board of Supervisors received an update on the Dempsters site from a visiting member of the Beatrice City Council during Wednesday's meeti…
Public voices heard at Gage County jail town hall "It's not as simple as asking whether we build or how much something costs," said Gage County Supervisor Emily Haxby. "… Even in a no-build si…
Gage County scores biggest grant for Clatonia-DeWitt road The U.S. Transportation Department gave Gage County a nearly $23 million grant, the largest competitive grant in the county's history, to rebu…
