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A longtime county judge is moving a district judgeship in northeast Nebraska.

Nebraska Bankers Association elects bankers from Randolph, Crete as chair and chair elect
Mark Linville, President and CEO of First State Bank in Randolph, was chosen as the Chair of the Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA). Travis Sears, VP at Union Bank & Trust, was selected as chair-elect and will take over as NBA Chair in May 2026.

Driver walks Away Unscathed After Crash on hwy 275 & hwy 24; Power Restored as Crews Replace Pole
NORFOLK, Neb. -- The driver involved in the accident near HWY 275 and HWY 24 intersection in Norfolk has walked away with no injuries. The driver struck a pole, which caused it to snap in half and crash into the substation causing multiple power outages.

Norfolk aims for zero roadway accidents with new transportation plan
NORFOLK, Neb. -- Norfolk is setting its sights on a future free from roadway fatalities, as a comprehensive multi-model transportation plan was unveiled to the city council, outlining ambitious goals for enhanced safety and connectivity within city limits

Louis LaRose memorial building: A $6 million science project
WINNEBAGO, Neb. -- The Little Priest Tribal College unveiled its monumental $6 million Louis LaRose memorial building this afternoon, marking a new chapter for students and the community. Over two hundred people attended the event, where public tours high

Norfolk's TIF Debate: can tax increment financing fuel economic growth?
(TIF) Tax, Increment, and financing has been a hot button issue in Norfolk. It is an economic development tool in which part of the property tax on a new development is directed toward the developer for certain infrastructure costs.