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

Saturday, September 12th the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding a fatality accident at 204th and Bennington Road. Shortly after 10 AM, deputies responded to the area of 204th Street and Bennington Road for a personal injury accident. The accident involved a dump-truck that was travelling southbound on 204th Street and an eastbound Kia Forte sedan on Bennington Road. Witness statements and other evidence from the scene indicates that the Kia Forte f

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)