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Neligh becomes Certified Local Government, looks to preserve historic sites
Neligh becomes Certified Local Government, looks to preserve historic sites

A town of just over 1,500 people is now one of only nine cities in Nebraska known as Certified Local Governments (CLG).

Storm safety tips, Nebraskans prepare for tornado season

Storm safety tips, Nebraskans prepare for tornado season

Storm season for the midwest has just begun. The state of Nebraska prepares for the upcoming 'tornado season'.

Hawks walk it off against the Redtails for Saturday sweep

Hawks walk it off against the Redtails for Saturday sweep

The Northeast Hawks came into Saturday on a 25-game losing skid, but none of it mattered with a doubleheader sweep of the Hawkeye Redtails on Saturday afternoon.

Norfolk business destroyed in Friday's storms, owners say it's 'heart-wrenching'

Norfolk business destroyed in Friday's storms, owners say it's 'heart-wrenching'

Two brothers in northeast Nebraska were left cleaning up the ruins of their business after the storms on Friday. 

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Supercells drop hail, include funnel clouds and tornadoes

Alcohol compliance check finds three Norfolk businesses in violation

Alcohol compliance check finds three Norfolk businesses in violation

Norfolk Police said there was a significant reduction in alcohol violations during their last compliance check.

Norfolk police arrest man for domestic assault early Thursday morning

Norfolk police arrest man for domestic assault early Thursday morning

A Norfolk man was arrested after police say he assaulted a woman, pinning her arms down and preventing her from screaming.

Home sustains $100,000 worth of damages in fire

Home sustains $100,000 worth of damages in fire

No cause has been determined in a house fire in Norfolk on Wednesday afternoon.

One arrested and two cited following go-kart burglary

One arrested and two cited following go-kart burglary

Three people were in trouble with the law Tuesday after breaking into a storage building to get a go-kart

Northeast Community College rebrands with new logo, tagline

Northeast Community College rebrands with new logo, tagline

Northeast Community College unveiled a new brand, tagline, and logo for the college and the athletic department.

Stanton County Sheriff's Office swears in new Deputy

Stanton County Sheriff's Office swears in new Deputy

A new deputy has joined the Stanton County Sheriff's Office.

Resignation for Dixon approved in 3-1 vote

Resignation for Dixon approved in 3-1 vote

A search is underway for a new NPS board of education member following Lindsay Dixon's resignation.

Biden Administration awards $62M grant to Center of Rural Affairs

Biden Administration awards $62M grant to Center of Rural Affairs

The Biden Administration awarded a $62 million solar power grant to the state of Nebraska.

State Journalism hosted at Northeast Community College

State Journalism hosted at Northeast Community College

Northeast Community College is hosting State Journalism on Monday and Tuesday.

No injuries during weekend house fire in Norfolk

No injuries during weekend house fire in Norfolk

No one was injured Sunday after a house fire damaged a home in Norfolk.

Lincoln Southwest defeats Norfolk 1-0 to repeat as HAC Tournament Champions

Lincoln Southwest defeats Norfolk 1-0 to repeat as HAC Tournament Champions

The Silverhawks, after defeating the Lincoln Southeast Knights on Wednesday 3-2 (OT), traveled back up to Norfolk on Friday for a date with the Panthers, winning 1-0

Three non-profits in Nebraska gifted funds from billionaire

Three non-profits in Nebraska gifted funds from billionaire

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott gave $640 million to 361 non-profits across the country and three of the recipients were in Nebraska.

Union at Riverpoint project put on hold amid dispute

Union at Riverpoint project put on hold amid dispute

Developer Mark Otto has decided to table the project on First Street for the time being after citing a "toxic" environment.

New conference officially established in northeast Nebraska

New conference officially established in northeast Nebraska

The Greater Northeast Activities Conference (GNAC) will have its inaugural year for the 2024-25 school year.

Norfolk police arrest driver following traffic stop

Norfolk police arrest driver following traffic stop

Norfolk police have arrested a man after conducting a traffic stop early Thursday morning.

Norfolk named Runner-Up in Strongest Town Contest

Norfolk named Runner-Up in Strongest Town Contest

After weeks of competition, Norfolk fell just short of being named the winner in the 9th Annual Strongest Towns Contest.

Pierce High robotics team qualifies for international competition

Pierce High robotics team qualifies for international competition

Pierce High's robotics team has made the World VEX Championship for the second year in a row.

First responders conduct emergency drill at Norfolk water treatment plant

First responders conduct emergency drill at Norfolk water treatment plant

First responders are conducting an emergency drill in Norfolk Wednesday morning.

Power restored in Dixon, Dakota Counties

Power restored in Dixon, Dakota Counties

Power has been restored to Dixon and Dakota Counties.

Power outages reported across Dakota, Dixon Counties

Power outages reported across Dakota, Dixon Counties

As severe weather pushes through the area, numerous customers in northeast Nebraska are without power.

Tornado warning issued for Platte, Madison Counties

Tornado warning issued for Platte, Madison Counties

A tornado warning has been issued for Platte County and Madison Counties.

Discussion on Norfolk Ave continues despite projects tabling

Discussion on Norfolk Ave continues despite projects tabling

While a project for 105 E Norfolk Ave. has been tabled, it continues to dominate discussions at the Norfolk City Council.

Tornado warning issued for Stanton County

Tornado warning issued for Stanton County

A tornado warning has been issued for Stanton County.

Sunday night accident results in two deaths in Wayne County

Sunday night accident results in two deaths in Wayne County

Two people died from a two-vehicle accident in Wayne County on Sunday night.

Teen passes away following two-vehicle crash in rural Madison County

Teen passes away following two-vehicle crash in rural Madison County

One of three minors injured in a rural Madison County car accident has passed away.

Two teens injured in weekend crash near Lake Maskenthine

Two teens injured in weekend crash near Lake Maskenthine

Two teens were sent to the hospital following a crash near Lake Maskenthine.

Big hail a potential threat, to begin the week

Big hail a potential threat, to begin the week

Strong thunderstorms packing large hail could affect southeast, south-central, eastern and central Nebraska

Traffic study begins in northeast Nebraska

Traffic study begins in northeast Nebraska

A traffic study in Norfolk will slow down vehicles for the next three to four months.

Update: EMA canceled, missing teen found safe

Update: EMA canceled, missing teen found safe

The Nebraska State Patrol says the missing girl was found safe. The EMA is canceled.

Lindsay Dixon resigns from NPS Board of Education

Lindsay Dixon resigns from NPS Board of Education

Board member Lindsay Dixon has submitted her resignation from the NPS Board of Education.

City of Norfolk seeking volunteers for 7th annual 'Clean the Fork' Day

City of Norfolk seeking volunteers for 7th annual 'Clean the Fork' Day

The city of Norfolk is asking for volunteers to help clean up the community on Saturday, April 20.

Zoning change approved for Farmer's Pride fuel station

Zoning change approved for Farmer's Pride fuel station

A zoning change to allow a fuel station to advertise it's prices was approved Tuesday morning.

Partial street closure coming on S 4th Street in Norfolk

Partial street closure coming on S 4th Street in Norfolk

A portion of S 4th St. will be closed next week for a sanitary sewer installation.

Human Library tackles difficult subjects, teaches new perspectives

Human Library tackles difficult subjects, teaches new perspectives

Most people have been to a library before but rarely do they get a chance where the people become the book.

Iowa man cited following single vehicle crash

Iowa man cited following single vehicle crash

An Iowa man was cited on drug charges after being involved in a single vehicle car crash.

NPS approved $6.68 million middle school addition

NPS approved $6.68 million middle school addition

NPS has approved a project to bring a new addition to it's middle school building.

One dead following shooting in Schuyler late Sunday night

One dead following shooting in Schuyler late Sunday night

Schuyler Police have confirmed that one person is dead following a shooting that took place in Schuyler late Sunday night. 

Senator Robert Dover advocates for families amidst healthcare challenges, seeks additional term

Senator Robert Dover advocates for families amidst healthcare challenges, seeks additional term

Election year is upon the state of Nebraska as many officials both within and outside of the state will be elected to hold political office.

City of Norfolk receives $1.125 million grant to enhance downtown

City of Norfolk receives $1.125 million grant to enhance downtown

The city of Norfolk has received a $1.125 million grant from the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCF) to enhance Norfolk's downtown and riverfront areas. 

City of Norfolk talks tax increment financing

City of Norfolk talks tax increment financing

With TIF continuing to be talked about in Norfolk NCN talked with city officials about what it is and why it's used.

35th early childhood conference hosted in Norfolk

35th early childhood conference hosted in Norfolk

With a shortage across Nebraska in the early childhood field, officials with the childcare conference in Norfolk looked to strengthen relationships with peers in the field.

Nucor, Briggs and Barrett partnership springs up after infant death

Nucor, Briggs and Barrett partnership springs up after infant death

On the morning of Jan. 30, Lacey and Wyatt Schuettler received news no parent ever wants to hear.

NECC breaks ground on new makerspace building

NECC breaks ground on new makerspace building

NECC broke ground on the iHub building, which looks to be a creative outlet for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers in the area.

Train collides with two vehicles following car accident

Train collides with two vehicles following car accident

A train and two vehicles collided Thursday blocking traffic in Norfolk early Thursday morning.

Nine-year-old girl accurately predicts March Madness Final Four

Nine-year-old girl accurately predicts March Madness Final Four

According to her father, Ani Olsufka's success was not due to an in-depth knowledge of college basketball but rather to random picks.

Norfolk Fire gives annual report for 2023

Norfolk Fire gives annual report for 2023

The Norfolk Fire Division had number breaking calls in 2023 and expects 2024 to be even more busy.

Two arrested on outstanding warrants Tuesday night

Two arrested on outstanding warrants Tuesday night

The Stanton County Sheriffs Office said two people were arrested Tuesday for physically resisting arrest and on outstanding warrants.

Province's first career goal pushes #9 Kearney past Norfolk in defensive thriller

Province's first career goal pushes #9 Kearney past Norfolk in defensive thriller

NORFOLK - The Kearney Bearcats have won its eighth game on the year and third straight after leaving Norfolk with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night

Building in Pierce complete loss after late Monday fire

Building in Pierce complete loss after late Monday fire

A building that houses three business and an apartment in Pierce suffered major damages after a fire.

Extremely blighted determination approved for 105 E Norfolk Ave.

Extremely blighted determination approved for 105 E Norfolk Ave.

An extremely blighted determination for 105 E Norfolk Ave. was approved Monday which furthers the possibility of a new housing development in the area.

Two teens injured in Highway 81 crash

Two teens injured in Highway 81 crash

Two teens were injured Monday morning on Highway 81 after weather conditions caused a vehicle to lose control.

Debate to resume Tuesday, on Revenue Committee tax policy package

Debate to resume Tuesday, on Revenue Committee tax policy package

Package carries a hike in the state sales tax that is drawing opposition

Norfolk man arrested following traffic stop, discovery of drugs

Norfolk man arrested following traffic stop, discovery of drugs

A Norfolk man was arrested Easter weekend following a traffic stop.

Vilims strong as Northeast drops rubber match to #9 Kirkwood

Vilims strong as Northeast drops rubber match to #9 Kirkwood

The Northeast Community College baseball team was back at home Saturday for the finale of their series with Kirkwood. The Hawks fell in the showdown by a final score of 8-4 in what marks their first conference-series loss of the season.

South 1st street to reopen Friday morning

South 1st street to reopen Friday morning

South 1st St. in Norfolk will reopen at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Quadruple homicide suspect trial date scheduled, venue change considered

Quadruple homicide suspect trial date scheduled, venue change considered

With a trial date scheduled for Jason Jones’ trial, the next question becomes where the trial will take place.

Governor honors Nebraska Vietnam War veterans

Governor honors Nebraska Vietnam War veterans

Warner Chamber ceremony held on Vietnam War Veterans Day

Man arrested after attempting to use counterfeit bill in Norfolk

Man arrested after attempting to use counterfeit bill in Norfolk

A man wanted for using counterfeit money was arrested Wednesday night after attempting to pass off another fake bill.

Old Norfolk livestock market taken off of county industrial tract

Old Norfolk livestock market taken off of county industrial tract

In an effort to start revitalization in southern Norfolk, the old Norfolk Livestock Market property has been removed from the county's industrial tract.

Preferred candidate for University of Nebraska Presidency, keeps focus on his current job

Preferred candidate for University of Nebraska Presidency, keeps focus on his current job

Dr. Jeffrey Gold was the guest speaker at the Beatrice Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.