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Battle Creek man arrested for child abuse, terroristic threats
Battle Creek man arrested for child abuse, terroristic threats

A Battle Creek man was arrested following alleged threats he made involving a woman and her children.

As seen on tv, Toy Scout visits Elkhorn Valley Museum to buy vintage toys

As seen on tv, Toy Scout visits Elkhorn Valley Museum to buy vintage toys

The Toy Scout, Joel Magee, is traveling through Norfolk, looking to buy vintage toys and collectibles at the event at Elkhorn Valley Museum. Sponsored by Toy Scout

Kansas City Royals Foundation grants the Kohler Softball Complex in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park $15,000

Kansas City Royals Foundation grants the Kohler Softball Complex in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park $15,000

Norfolks Kohler Softball Complex in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park is granted $15,000. The generous donation was given by the Kansas City Royals Foundation.

Norfolk First Responders learn to save lives incase of future severe weather

Norfolk First Responders learn to save lives incase of future severe weather

Norfolk First Responder learn to navigate saving lives in severe weather table talks.

Livestream available for Jack Hoffman funeral

Livestream available for Jack Hoffman funeral

People interested in viewing the funeral for Jack Hoffman will be able to watch via livestream.

Joshua Kuhl sentenced up to 40 years in connection to fatal accident that killed Norfolk man

Joshua Kuhl sentenced up to 40 years in connection to fatal accident that killed Norfolk man

Law enforcement in the metro area say a man has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison after an accident killed a Norfolk man in February 2024. 

Republican Party of Nebraska names Jeanne Reigle as Director of Government Relations

Republican Party of Nebraska names Jeanne Reigle as Director of Government Relations

The Republican Party of Nebraska (NEGOP) announces the appointment of Jeanne Reigle as the new Director of Government Relations.

Short mild spell to be followed by shot of Arctic air

Short mild spell to be followed by shot of Arctic air

After all, it is winter

#2 Summerland outlasts #4 St. Mary's in scoring explosion

#2 Summerland outlasts #4 St. Mary's in scoring explosion

If you wanted fireworks in January, aside from New Years Day, you needed to be in O'Neill for the Bobcat-Cardinals battle between Summerland and St Mary's.

St. Mary's hot shooting carries them by Summerland

St. Mary's hot shooting carries them by Summerland

From start to finish, the St. Mary's Cardinals were the dominant team on Thursday night, downing the Summerland Bobcats 55-31

Norfolk Public Schools' Makerspace project receives funds to expand future learning in Technology

Norfolk Public Schools' Makerspace project receives funds to expand future learning in Technology

Encouraging a culture of innovation and hands-on learning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math known as (STEAM).

Newspaper editor critically injured in Norfolk crash

Newspaper editor critically injured in Norfolk crash

A northeast Nebraska newspaper editor is in critical condition after a crash north of Norfolk.

Severe weather impacting the cost of insuring homes all over the U.S.

Severe weather impacting the cost of insuring homes all over the U.S.

Nebraska was rated the most expensive state in which to insure a home according to a recent Bankrate survey.

Nebraska Public Service Commission updates why 911 networks went down

Nebraska Public Service Commission updates why 911 networks went down

Lumen failed to meet the level of service provided within Nebraska for emergency responses. In response, Nebraska Public Service Commission has update the ongoing investigations and measures being implemented to prevent future disruptions.

Norfolk Family Funds planning second ‘Pitch Session’

Norfolk Family Funds planning second ‘Pitch Session’

Nonprofits in Norfolk area seeking to raise funds are invited to apply to be part of philanthropic event

Rep. Flood looks for consensus within Main Street Caucus

Rep. Flood looks for consensus within Main Street Caucus

UNDATED - The Republican Main Street Caucus (recently elected new leadership for the 119th Congress. Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-At-Large) was re-elected Chair and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) was elected as Vice-Chair. “It’s an honor to s

Norfolk High School boys head basketball coach resigns

Norfolk High School boys head basketball coach resigns

Athletics Director John Erwin announced on Wednesday the resignation of Ben Bohn from being Norfolk High School's head boys basketball coach. 

Norfolk man arrested for felony arrest warrants following pursuit from Stanton to Norfolk

Norfolk man arrested for felony arrest warrants following pursuit from Stanton to Norfolk

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska arrested a Norfolk man for several arrest warrants, Tuesday morning. 

Norfolk receives $2 Million RAISE grant for new multi-modal path

Norfolk receives $2 Million RAISE grant for new multi-modal path

The City of Norfolk announced they received a $2,086,412 RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Several arrested, two hospitalized after disturbance

Several arrested, two hospitalized after disturbance

Several people are facing charges, and two people, including a 10-year-old, were injured after a disturbance over the weekend. 

To improve learning, Norfolk Library is seeking the community's input with a strategic survey

To improve learning, Norfolk Library is seeking the community's input with a strategic survey

Every five years the Norfolk Public Library does a strategic planning process to make sure that what the library's providing with is what the community actually wants in their public library.

Report of shooting and car chase in Norfolk leads to arrest

Report of shooting and car chase in Norfolk leads to arrest

Police in northeast Nebraska said they arrested a Norfolk man following a report of a pickup chasing and shooting at another vehicle. 

Norfolk gets $15K grant from Kansas City Royals Foundation

Norfolk gets $15K grant from Kansas City Royals Foundation

The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division announces that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Kansas City Royals Foundation. 

Stouffer's big night leads Aquinas Catholic to victory over Pierce

Stouffer's big night leads Aquinas Catholic to victory over Pierce

Make it three straight wins for Aquinas Catholic as they travel to Pierce and take care of the Bluejays 49-31.

Pierce's fourth quarter rally leads to thrilling win over Aquinas Catholic

Pierce's fourth quarter rally leads to thrilling win over Aquinas Catholic

The Bluejays keep finding ways to win in the late stages and they pulled it off again in Thursday night's 43-35 win over Aquinas Catholic.

Wayne State College opens first new student housing since 1966

Wayne State College opens first new student housing since 1966

Wayne State College is set to make history with the grand opening of Stearns Hall, the first new residence building since Bowen Hall's construction in 1966.

Northeast Community Colleges Maclay building receives brand-new facelift

Northeast Community Colleges Maclay building receives brand-new facelift

The Maclay building located on Northeast Community College holds their primary classes for students and was also their oldest building.

Columbus secure rivalry win over Norfolk at home

Columbus secure rivalry win over Norfolk at home

From start to finish, the Discoverers were in control of the Norfolk Panthers in a 57-45 victory on Thursday night.

Strong fourth quarter powers Columbus girls past Norfolk

Strong fourth quarter powers Columbus girls past Norfolk

Columbus hosted Norfolk on Thursday evening, ringing in the new year with a 48-28 victory.