The Falls City Journal

07/09/2025

Update 8:15 PM: Water Main Break – Emergency Repair Notice

A previously repaired section of water main at 14th & Crook has experienced a failure due to significant pipe degradation. This section—approximately 40 feet in length—was already scheduled for replacement last week.

However, during preparatory work, crews discovered that multiple valves in the area were seized or non-functional, making it impossible to isolate the line or reduce water pressure. Because of this, a specialized contractor was engaged to install a new valve on the active, pressurized main—a highly technical procedure performed by limited providers.

This work was already contracted and scheduled for completion tomorrow, but the main failed before the planned installation could take place, prompting the need for immediate emergency repair.

Contractors are currently on site preparing the area, and the specialty team is en route to begin critical repairs.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. Further updates will be provided as progress is made.

Update 7:25 PM: Power has been successfully restored to the area. If you are still without power, please contact City Hall at 402.245.2851 and follow the prompts to report an outage so our team can assist you promptly.

At this time, we do not have any updates regarding the water main break near 14th & Crook. Crews are continuing to assess the situation, and we will share more information as it becomes available.

Original Post: EMERGENCY NOTICE – POWER OUTAGE & WATER MAIN BREAK

We are currently experiencing an unplanned power outage affecting the majority of customers across the service area. In addition, a water main break has been reported near 14th & Crook Street.

Our crews are actively assessing both situations, and we are working urgently to restore services as quickly and safely as possible.

Please avoid the area near 14th & Crook to allow crews safe access for repairs.

Water service in nearby areas may be temporarily disrupted or experience reduced pressure.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

06/13/2025

https://fcjournal.net/2025/06/05/falls-city-hot-air-balloon-festival-returns-june-13-14/

Get ready for a weekend of high-flying fun and unforgettable entertainment as the Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Brenner Field on Friday, […]

05/19/2025

New Event for Richardson County.

Tornado Watch from 1:11PM to 9:00PM.

05/01/2025

Update 5.2.2025 - 5:20 AM: We’re happy to report the testing of Engine 8 went smoothly. During testing, we identified vector controls within our engine automation programming were signaling a fault, which caused the generator to drop its ability to carry the load. Our team has completed the necessary repairs, and initial results indicate that this has successfully resolved the grid tie issues.

04/27/2025

SPREAD THE WORD!!

NWS weather radio transmitters will be down Mon April 28th to Wed 30th for scheduled maintenaince that can’t be moved. Warnings and watches will still be available for all other methods you receive them as usual aside from weather radios. You can download our First Alert 6 Weather app and set it up prior to the severe threat Monday if you need to.

https://www.wowt.com/page/get-the-first-alert-weather-app/

Here’s the officiall statement from the NWS in Valley:

04/09/2025

UPDATED LOCATION

03/27/2025

https://fcjournal.net/2025/03/27/nussbaum-addresses-utility-crew-concerns-amidst-online-allegations/

By Nikki McKim City Administrator Anthony Nussbaum addressed concerns raised by citizens regarding the city’s utility crew. The concerns surfaced following allegations circulating on Facebook […]

03/27/2025

03/21/2025

Hopefully everyone got the message—No School at Sacred Heart tomorrow!

The speech team would love your support! The first rounds begins at 9 AM for the flight A events: ENT, OID, HP, PER, and POI. The second flight’s first round begins at 10:15 with: DA, ES, INF, POE, and SP.
12:00 Flight A Round 2
1:15 Flight B Round 2
2:30 Flight A finals
3:45 Flight B finals
Awards are in the RAC at 5 PM or ASAP.

Here is Mr. Goltz’s email/text/call:

Sacred Heart School Families:
We have an emergency situation in regard to tomorrow's District Speech Meet hosted at Brainard- East Butler High School. Due to the recent blizzard, East Butler does not have power and is unable to host the meet. Our school has stepped up and will host tomorrow's district speech meet.
I am sorry for the inconvenience but in order to host the speech meet, we will not be able to have school Friday for PreK-12th grades. There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 21. We will need most classrooms as well as our teachers to help us run the meet. Thank you for understanding.

The JH Robotics competition will still take place for our junior high students as planned. Friday bus time 7:20 AM.
The K of C Fish Fry will take place and the 6th -12th boys will still be expected to work their shifts.

Again, we are sorry for this inconvenience.
Thanks.
Doug

03/19/2025

Sacred Heart School will be operating on a two-hour early dismissal 1:10/1:23 today, March 19, 2025, due to safety concerns related to weather conditions.

Bus routes will run accordingly. There will be no after-school daycare today. There will be no sports or robotics practices. We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you.