(map courtesy City of Blair) The City of Blair reported an issue with damage to construction at the Blair Airport worksite and requests the public’s help at the County Road 35 connection to Highway 133. Unfortunately, over the weekend, individuals drove beyond the posted “Road Closed” signs and performed donuts on the newly placed aggregate. This caused significant damage to the new roadway and subgrade and will require repairs before the road can open. More importantly, ther

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office E-Patrol report for August 31 – September 7th. There were 89 reports filed during the time frame of end of August through Labor day. The majority of the reports were business checks and school checks and several assists in emergency calls for ambulance throughout the county were recorded. Multiple arrests were made including: Kalea Blair, age 23, for DUI and Washington County/Douglas County Warrants, Stephanie Halldorson for DUI. Matthew

The Burt County Sheriff’s Office reported that last week On September 3, 2026 The Burt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual suffering from a mental health crisis who was armed with a firearm, and was possibly entering Burt County. Shortly after receiving the call, the individual arrived at the Sheriff’s Office. The dispatcher was the only person inside. Due to the unknown circumstances, and the reported firearm, Sheriff Nick requested that the school be