The Blair Police Department has received several reports of scammers impersonating bank employees or FCC/government agents and claiming there are fraudulent charges or problems tied to a victim’s account or identity. In some cases, the suspects instruct victims to: * Purchase gift cards to “resolve” the issue * Provide gift card numbers over the phone * Purchase a “new” Social Security number These are scams. Please remember: • Legitimate banks and government agencies will ne

Our local first responders are ready to take the field for a night of friendly competition benefiting the Blair Youth Softball Association! Saturday, September 26 at the BYSA Softball Fields 4:00 PM - Gates open 5:00 PM - Washington County Fire Team (Herman Fire Department, Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue, Kennard Fire Rescue) vs Douglas County Fire Team (Bennington Fire & Rescue, Irvington Volunteer Fire Department, Eppley Airfield - OMA Fire Department, Omaha Fire Department)

The next First Responders Softball competition will be Saturday, September 26 at the Blair Youth Sports Complex with teams representing areas Washington County Fire, Washington County Law Enforcement and Douglas County Fire. Gates open at 4 pm. First game at 5 with championship game scheduled for approximately 8:45 pm.