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Madison plans $5 million athletic complex upgrade
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (742+ words) The athletic complex upgrade at Madison Public Schools will include, among other things, new concession and restroom facilities, expanded storage, a 500-seat bleacher section with improved accessibility and reorganized field event areas. Superintendent Justin Frederick said discussions started in March…...
Public hearing planned for proposed Decatur bridge project
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (551+ words) The proposed Decatur Bridge project would improve the Nebraska Highway 51 (N-51) / Iowa Highway 175 (IA-175) Missouri River crossing commonly referred to as the Decatur Bridge (S051 03644) in Burt County, Nebraska and Monona County, Iowa. The Nebraska and Iowa departments of transportation will hold…...
Bail for man charged in fatal crash near Madison set at $100,000
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (636+ words) A Florida man charged in connection to a crash near Madison on Saturday that killed 49-year-old Robin Cobaugh had his bail set at $100,000. Jose Figueredo, 54, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, must post 10% of that amount, or $10,000, to be released from jail....
Three attorneys from Madison County nominated for county court judgeship
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1794+ words) MADISON " Three attorneys have been nominated to fill a vacancy on the county court bench in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District. Patrick Carney and Dennis Morland, both of Norfolk, and Chelsey Hartner of Madison will now be considered by Gov. Jim…...
Madison man sentenced to prison for choking customer at business
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1199+ words) MADISON " A Madison man who attacked an elderly man inside a business last November was denied a request for probation on Friday in Madison County District Court. Kristopher Isaula Arias, 28, was sentenced by District Judge Michael Long to the maximum…...
Man sentenced to prison assaulting Madison County corrections officers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1448+ words) MADISON " A man already serving a prison sentence for three criminal convictions will spend additional time incarcerated for assaulting corrections officers at the Madison County Jail. Marcus Alex, 26, was sentenced by District Judge James Kube on Thursday to three years…...
Madison County 4-H celebrates outstanding members, leaders and families for 2025
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (612+ words) Awards were given to members who were celebrating five, eight, 10, 12 and 13 years of membership as well as two honored leaders with 10 years of service. The leaders recognized were Jami Brandl of Humphrey, who is the leader of the High Caliber…...
Madison man pleads no contest to child sexual assault
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (834+ words) MADISON " A Madison man could face decades behind bars for sexually abusing a child over a span of more than six years. Armando Mendoza-Carranza, 49, pleaded no contest in Madison County District Court on Friday to first-degree sexual assault of a…...
Madison County court list for Oct. 1, 2025
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (823+ words) Madison County Clerk's Office Shane Spooner, 39, to Candace Stickman, 38. Rick Prusa, 40, to Ashley Vavra, 31. Brody Elkins, 30, to Emma Tichy, 29. Kyle Brunswick, 30, to Mallory Rhembrandt, 26. Trysten Garcia, 24, to Halee Steffensmeier, 24. Madison County District Court Laura Ruppert v. James Ruppert. Zackery M. Armsbury, 22, Madison…...
Man pleads guilty to felony for choking employee at Madison business
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (676+ words) MADISON " A Madison man who attacked an employee at a business last year could be sentenced to prison after being convicted of a felony on Friday in Madison County District Court. Kristopher Isaula Arias, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of…...