Butler County News

A group that tried to recall the mayor of David City has given up - at least for now.

The leader of a group trying to recall David City Mayor Dana Trowbridge says the group will appeal a judge's decision to throw out four recall petitions.

A 52-year-old man has died after a fire at his eastern Nebraska home. Butler County Attorney Julie Reiter said Monday the fire Sunday claimed the life of Ricky Lord.

Leo Martin Aerts, 88 of David City, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at David Place in David City, NE.

One Butler County village could see it's water and sewage rates more than double.The issue is dividing the town.

In 2007, a man named Lucas Peterson led authorities in Butler County, Neb., to the spot where his missing child, 1-year-old Trista, was buried.

A recall drive is targeting the mayor of David City. A recall affidavit was filed with the Butler County Clerk's Office, beginning the petition drive process.

After more than 40 years, a missing persons mystery is solved and a cold case is closed.