city and county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Lynne Walz is a former two-term lawmaker from Fremont and the Democratic nominee for Nebraska governor.
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A Dodge County District Court judge sentenced a Texas man to serve up to 55 years in the Nebraska prison system Thursday after he pleaded no contest to the ... Show more
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Dozer Day Nebraska was held Oct. 10-11 at Christensen Field.
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VFW Auxiliary Post 854 celebrated its 100th anniversary as a chartered member on Sept 20, 2026.
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Library to host author visit with Fremont's own bestselling author Chris Sund: Bestselling author and Fremont native Chris Sund will visit Keene Memorial Library ...
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Wingstop opened in late September at 3351 24th St., Suite 10.
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Attorneys for a rural firefighter told Fremont to preserve records, saying rejecting his homeschool diploma violated his religious freedom and that they ... Show more
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An Omaha police lieutenant is under suspension after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol last month during a traffic stop in ... Show more
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Fremont residents came to Tuesday’s council meeting looking for more than a policy change. They wanted answers about how the city handled the dispute ... Show more
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Fremont nixes accredited degree requirement for city jobs after homeschool dispute
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Fremont's City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution that would allow diplomas from homeschools and other non-accredited schools to satisfy education ... Show more
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Homeschool diploma keeps rural firefighter from qualifying for Fremont city job: A Nebraska homeschool graduate challenged Fremont’s firefighter hiring policy ...
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Prep and Bellevue West try to climb out of 1-3 starts, while four No. 1 teams fall. Two Fremont games take wildly different approaches to Friday’s lightning ... Show more
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Hard work, big reward: Fremont's Jessica Shepard ready for her first WNBA All-Star Game
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Fremont Rural Fire Chief Carl Nielsen was honored Friday as a national runner-up for a first responder of the year award for his role in the Horizon Biofuels ... Show more
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Oregon commit Miles Elgert won the Nebraska boys match play championship Friday. He defeated Creighton-bound Andrew Nietfeldt of Omaha 5 and 4 at Fremont Golf ... Show more
MLB's best hitter? Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez is second to none right now
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A 66-year-old woman has been identified as the person who died in a house fire Monday just north of Fremont, Nebraska. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the ... Show more
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One dead, two injured in fire at home north of Fremont: One person died and two others are being treated for injuries caused by a fire Monday at a home just ...
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New canopies save cars from hail, offer solar energy to Fremont dealership: Gene Steffy Auto Group in Fremont unveiled new hail protection canopies with solar ...
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A 32-year-old Omaha man apparently drowned Saturday in a lake at the Fremont State Recreation Area. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.tollbit.omaha.com/news/state-regional/article_31fc2247-57be-4263-a9ea-27ed96e3ee11.html?
Students from Omaha and Fremont are headed to a national competition in New York after winning honors from the Nebraska Theater Academy ... Show more
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A Massive Hoard of 250 Classic Chevy Impalas Will Be Sold at Auction: There's also a bunch of Chevelles, Corvettes, and C/K pickups at the Nebraska property ...
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A 28-year-old man surrendered peacefully Sunday following a standoff in Fremont that lasted for more than six hours. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the ... Show more
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The Fremont church praying for Ben Sasse — and preparing to lose him: As former Sen. Ben Sasse faces terminal pancreatic cancer, his hometown Nebraska church ...
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Former Fremont resident accused of sexually assaulting a child in Dodge County: Paul Bissen, 32, faces felony charges after investigators say he sexually ...
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Mom of 8-year-old killed in Fremont industrial plant explosion files lawsuit: A second lawsuit has been filed against Horizon Biofuels following the July 2025 ...
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Grand Island man accused of attempted murder after Council Bluffs cutting: A man from Grand Island was arrested Wednesday in Fremont on suspicion of attempted ...
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Man in critical condition after SUV crashes into moving train near Fremont: Dodge County sheriff's deputies found a Chevrolet Suburban engulfed in flames after ...
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Gavin Baker's 30 points help Fremont Bergan earn back-to-back C-2 titles: Fremont Bergan won its second consecutive Class C-2 title Saturday with a 59-50 win ...
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Fremont gardener's greenhouse can't contain ever-growing coleus collection: Fremont gardener loves coleus and all their colors, so she keeps adding to her ...
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Mother of girl killed in Fremont plant explosion sues biofuels company: The mother of one of two girls killed in the July explosion of the Fremont production ...
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Missouri woman sues Costco, alleges salmonella risk at Fremont poultry plant: A Missouri woman is suing Costco over its rotisserie chicken, alleging the popular ...
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Kearney sophomore Fulton Moyer wins Class A state bowling title: Kearney sophomore Fulton Moyer caught fire at the right time, defeating Fremont’s Andrew Wusk to ...
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Driver in Fremont High ICE protest hit-and-run said he feared protesters would hurt him
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Student's video captures moment Fremont student was hit by car during anti-ICE protest
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Where the case stands after a student was hit during anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School
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Driver, others cited in Fremont ICE protest hit-and-run that left student injured
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Fremont company fined unspecified amount in wake of deadly building explosion: Federal officials have cited Horizon Biofuels for an explosion last year that ...
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Christmas Eve shooting: 86-year-old Fremont man charged as court weighs competency
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Former Fremont superintendent remembered for leadership, commitment to students: Stephen Sexton, who served as Fremont Public Schools superintendent from 1997 to ...
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Matt Rhule on a zipline highlights busy entertainment weekend for Nebraska in Las Vegas
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Man, 86, suspected in Christmas Eve shooting that injured one near Fremont: The man is accused of shooting the 68-year-old man in Saunders County about 4½ miles ...
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Lynne Walz launches Nebraska listening tour as she explores runs for governor: Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont, who announced she is exploring a run for ...
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Fremont man flown to Omaha for treatment after rollover crash: A 45-year-old Fremont man was flown to an Omaha hospital following a one-vehicle crash Sunday ...
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints Fremont mayor as state treasurer after Briese steps down
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Fremont burger and shake spot to open second location in Blair: Known for handcrafted shakes and gourmet burgers, Fremont’s Black Label Burgers & Shakes is ...
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Fremont plant explosion 'should not have happened', federal board finds: The explosion and fire in the Horizon Biofuels in Fremont on July 29 was preventable ...
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Pospisil: Can any Class A team take down Millard South this season?: Millard South laid the wood to Millard West 65-0, the worst loss ever for the Wildcats ...
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'Recovery operation' underway for worker, 2 young girls lost in Fremont industrial plant explosion
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- The body of a male employee was recovered about 24 hours after the industrial explosion in Fremont on Tuesday.
- Two girls under the age of 12 who were inside the plant during the blast are still unaccounted for.
- Firefighters continued battling the blaze on Wednesday despite high temperatures and severe structural damage.
- Community members have offered prayers and aid as officials persist in the challenging recovery operation.
My heart hurts.— Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg expressed his sorrow and loss related to the explosion.
Body of man recovered at site of Fremont industrial plant explosion; search continues for 2 girls
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Two rural Nebraska towns mourn loss of girls, 8 and 12, killed in Fremont plant explosion
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Fremont wood pellet plant investigated for releasing excessive dust 5 months before fatal blast
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Huge explosion at a Nebraska plant killed 2 girls and an employee: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an explosion at a Nebraska ...
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Key FactsDeadly Blast Rocks Nebraska Biofuel Facility
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- An explosion on Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont, Nebraska, resulted in three fatalities, including two young girls.
- The girls were waiting for a relative who also died in the blast, and recovery teams continue searching for their bodies.
- Authorities suspect a wood dust explosion in the plant’s elevator tower as the probable cause, though investigations are ongoing.
- Firefighters, aided by a 14-member rescue team, continue to battle the unstable structure’s fire amid slow recovery efforts.
The girls were at the plant waiting for their relative to finish work ahead of a doctor’s appointment when the explosion happened.— Joey Spellerberg, the mayor of Fremont, during a news briefing.
Three missing after explosion at Fremont industrial plant: An apparent explosion in an industrial area of Fremont preceded black smoke billowing from a ...
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Fremont industrial plant explosion that killed 3: Here's what we know so far: The explosion and fire at a Fremont industrial plant killed three people and has ...
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Fremont plant where explosion occurred faced workplace safety violations in 2012: Federal officials in 2012 identified five safety violations during an ...
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High school notes: Bennington's Alan Pokorny, Fremont's Sean McMahon win NHSACA coach of the year
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Fremont's Juan Gonzalez clinches fourth Class A gold to highlight Thursday's state meet
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Pilot's wife warned against flying over Platte River before plane crash killed 3 near Fremont
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A small plane crashed into a Nebraska river on Friday night, killing all three passengers, according to authorities.
Key FactsNebraska Plane Crash Claims Three Lives
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- A small plane crashed into the Platte River in Nebraska on Friday night, killing all three occupants.
- The crash site is located south of Fremont, around 40 miles northwest of Omaha.
- The identities of the deceased have not yet been publicly disclosed, with the FAA and NTSB taking over the investigation.
- An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive to document the scene and secure the aircraft for further evaluation.
Jim Ummel captured video of a hailstorm that damaged a hotel and cars in Fremont, Nebraska.
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The NTSB confirms that it is investigating after a single-engine plane crashed into a river in eastern Nebraska Friday night, killing three people.
3 dead after plane crashes into Nebraska river: A small plane crashed into a river in Nebraska, killing all three people onboard.
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Nebraska Small Plane Crash Kills Three: What We Know: The NTSB told Newsweek that a Cessna 180 crashed near Fremont, Nebraska, on Friday night ...
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Emergency crews are on site of a small plane crash that occurred shortly after 8 p.m. in the Platte River south of Fremont.