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Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sweeps Oakland-Craig to book a trip to its first State Championship match
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sweeps Oakland-Craig to book a trip to its first State Championship match

The "Cinderella Story" for C2's #6 seed continues into the title fight as the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears sweep the #7 Oakland-Craig Knights (25-23, 25-17, 25-23).

Cedar county crash claims one life, one flown to hospital

Cedar county crash claims one life, one flown to hospital

BELDEN, Neb.- A man is dead and a teenager is in the hospital after a crash near Belden Wednesday night. The Nebraska State Patrol says around 9:30 am on Wednesday, they were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 57,

Norfolk nonprofits, businesses offer help as shutdown affects food benefits

Norfolk nonprofits, businesses offer help as shutdown affects food benefits

It is officially the longest-running government shutdown in our country's history. Pastor Will Perrigan with the Norfolk Rescue Mission says they have been offering three free meals a day for those who need them.

Norfolk PD breaks ground on $7M expansion project

Norfolk PD breaks ground on $7M expansion project

The Norfolk PD has commenced a $7 million expansion, approved by the City Council, to add 14,000 square feet, including new facilities and office space, with anticipated completion by 2027

Nebraska AG sues Swiss billionaire for violating election laws

Nebraska AG sues Swiss billionaire for violating election laws

The State of Nebraska is alleging a Swiss billionaire has been funneling money to support many ballot measures approved by voters in recent years.

Stanton voters narrowly reject school bond

Stanton voters narrowly reject school bond

The Stanton school bond for more than $28 million narrowly failed Tuesday by just 33 votes — a margin of less than 4% among those who cast ballots.

Voters reject Columbus schools $43.6M bond proposal

Voters reject Columbus schools $43.6M bond proposal

Columbus Public Schools to construct a new intermediate building has been rejected by Platte County voters

Wausa passes school bond, moving forward with updates to sports facilities

Wausa passes school bond, moving forward with updates to sports facilities

A Northeast Nebraska school will be receiving updates to their sports facilities, after their school district votes to pass a 2 million dollar bond.

Sen. McKeon says he won’t resign following public indecency charge, calls incident a misunderstanding

Sen. McKeon says he won’t resign following public indecency charge, calls incident a misunderstanding

LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

Norfolk city council approves downtown improvement plan

Norfolk city council approves downtown improvement plan

Norfolk Business Improvement District (BID) will collaborate with the city to make downtown Norfolk a more attractive destination for shopping and leisure

94 Rock hosting “Week of Honor” to help local Veterans

94 Rock hosting “Week of Honor” to help local Veterans

A northeast Nebraska radio station is hosting a weeklong event to help local veterans ahead of Veterans Day.

Stanton teen missing after leaving Omaha group home, authorities say

Stanton teen missing after leaving Omaha group home, authorities say

Authorities across multiple counties are searching for a missing teen considered by law enforcement to be at risk.

Norfolk Council approves zoning change for former Hispanic grocery store

Norfolk Council approves zoning change for former Hispanic grocery store

The owners of a former Mexican grocery store in Norfolk now have the regulatory approval to operate a different business in the building.

Norfolk Council approves plan to build road connecting Meadow Ridge and Legacy Bend neighborhoods

Norfolk Council approves plan to build road connecting Meadow Ridge and Legacy Bend neighborhoods

Two neighborhoods in northeast Norfolk will soon be connected.

Columbus names Bret Strecker as new police chief

Columbus names Bret Strecker as new police chief

Bret Strecker, a 30-year veteran of the Columbus police force, has been named the new Police Chief. After serving as interim chief twice

Twin River public schools embarks on new construction following bond approval

Twin River public schools embarks on new construction following bond approval

Following voter approval, Twin River Public Schools is set to begin new construction projects

Communities stepping to help SNAP recipients

Communities stepping to help SNAP recipients

Food donations have been pouring in all over Nebraska

Nebraska village's auxiliary unit turns 100

Nebraska village's auxiliary unit turns 100

The Winside Auxiliary Post 252 is turning 100-years-old.

Norfolk Fire Department puts out afternoon grass fire

Norfolk Fire Department puts out afternoon grass fire

Nobody is hurt after a field caught on fire Saturday afternoon in Northeast Nebraska.

Columbus police department seeks new Recruits amid evolving law enforcement landscape

Columbus police department seeks new Recruits amid evolving law enforcement landscape

To attract candidates, the department is using innovative methods such as officers teaching at the local college, offering internships, and showcasing their advanced technology

Leigh school board votes 9-0 to end co-op with Clarkson after emotional board meeting

Leigh school board votes 9-0 to end co-op with Clarkson after emotional board meeting

Two Northeast Nebraska schools that have joined together for activities for years are now headed in separate directions.

Columbus trackside trunk-or-treat draws huge crowd for spooky fun

Columbus trackside trunk-or-treat draws huge crowd for spooky fun

The Trackside Trunk-or-Treat event brought over 1,000 costumed attendees to its downtown area. The event combined traditional trick-or-treating with a community dinner atmosphere featuring local food trucks

Battle Creek advances to District Final after reverse sweep of Wayne

Battle Creek advances to District Final after reverse sweep of Wayne

With Halloween just around the corner, the Battle Creek Bravettes fit into the theme, coming back from the dead in Wednesday night's Sub-District Final win over Wayne in five sets (15-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 15-10)

22nd Annual Spooktacular raises money for clubs on campus

22nd Annual Spooktacular raises money for clubs on campus

With Halloween right around the corner, Northeast Community College is getting into the spirit.

Genoa students fight world hunger one grain at a time

Genoa students fight world hunger one grain at a time

Twin River School students in Genoa are using freerice.com to combat world hunger by answering questions on various subjects, with each correct answer donating 10 grains of rice

Pilger Recreation Area to receive fully-donated pavilion

Pilger Recreation Area to receive fully-donated pavilion

A Northeast Nebraska rec area is getting a update that hopes to attract more people to the area.

Waverly man arrested after high-speed pursuit while high on drugs

Waverly man arrested after high-speed pursuit while high on drugs

A Waverly man is in jail after authorities say he hit multiple vehicles with his car and led officers on a high-speed chase through northeast Nebraska, all while high on drugs.

New daycare center set to open in Norfolk, addressing childcare shortage

New daycare center set to open in Norfolk, addressing childcare shortage

A new daycare center in Norfolk, the result of a collaboration between the Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative and First Presbyterian Church, is set to open in the spring of 2026, serving up to 71 children

Northeast Nebraska man accused of suffocating woman, biting man's finger

Northeast Nebraska man accused of suffocating woman, biting man's finger

A Pierce man is behind bars after attempting to suffocate a woman and biting a man's finger, police say.

Columbus considers quiet zones medians to help with train noise

Columbus considers quiet zones medians to help with train noise

The quiet zone is designed so cars can't turn around," explained Columbus Mayor Jim Bulkley. "They can't get under the crossing arms, and it becomes a barrier between two lanes

Norfolk Police arrest boy in connection to shots-fired incident

Norfolk Police arrest boy in connection to shots-fired incident

An investigation into reports of shots fired near downtown Norfolk is leading authorities to press charges against a boy.

Judge allows McCook ICE facility to move forward as lawsuit continues

Judge allows McCook ICE facility to move forward as lawsuit continues

A judge announcing the plan to turn McCook’s Work Ethic Camp into an ICE detention center can move forward, at least for now.

Pierce beats Norfolk Catholic to claim fifth straight Mid-State Conference title, GACC takes third

Pierce beats Norfolk Catholic to claim fifth straight Mid-State Conference title, GACC takes third

For the fifth straight year, the Pierce Bluejays are queens of the Mid-State Conference, while the GACC Bluejays took home third place

Lakeview handles York in straight sets to claim 2025 Central Conference volleyball tournament championship

Lakeview handles York in straight sets to claim 2025 Central Conference volleyball tournament championship

Columbus Lakeview took care of York in straight sets (25-19, 25-15) to emerge as the champions of the 2025 Central Conference Volleyball Tournament.

Summerland grinds out 24-6 win over Elkhorn Valley

Summerland grinds out 24-6 win over Elkhorn Valley

Summerland went for 285 yards of total offense in the 24-6 victory over Elkhorn Valley

Bemidji State holds back Wildcats 26-21

Bemidji State holds back Wildcats 26-21

Bemidji State built a 24-14 halftime lead, then held off Wayne State in the second half for a 26-21 Northern Sun Conference football victory over the Wildcats