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INTERVIEW: Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox
INTERVIEW: Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox

Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox

Ribbon cutting hosted for new story walk at the Norfolk Public Library

Ribbon cutting hosted for new story walk at the Norfolk Public Library

A new storywalk held a ribbon cutting at Warren Cook Park just outside the Norfolk Public Library.

New charges filed against northeast Nebraskan accused of threatening women with explosive

New charges filed against northeast Nebraskan accused of threatening women with explosive

A northeast Nebraska man accused of threatening two women with an explosive device waived a preliminary hearing on Thursday, but he is now facing two new felony charges.

Cam Amen's life story to be released in segments starting in June

Cam Amen's life story to be released in segments starting in June

Norfolk resident, Cam Amen, announced at the end of May that he is releasing the story of his life.

Aloe Vera & Agave: The Pets of the Week

Aloe Vera & Agave: The Pets of the Week

If you’re interested in adopting Aloe Vera and Agave, you can contact the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska at 402-750-4665.

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day: Northeast Nebraska shops cool off communities for the summer

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day: Northeast Nebraska shops cool off communities for the summer

It is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and northeast Nebraska holds many places, including MJ’s Gelato and Udder Delights, which can make an easy cool down on a hot summer day.

Pierce coach Brahmer aiming to 'out-work' his foe one last time

Pierce coach Brahmer aiming to 'out-work' his foe one last time

Just days away from the Northeast All-Star Game, News Channel Nebraska had the chance to sit down with Head Coach Mark Brahmer and the Red Team as we are looking forward to Saturday to see what is in store here for these fans.

Norfolk mayor talks population growth, what's behind it

Norfolk mayor talks population growth, what's behind it

Mayor Josh Moenning talked with NCN to talk population growth, annexation's role in it and the city's future.

Kyle Larson, former and current racing stars, descend on Nebraska

Kyle Larson, former and current racing stars, descend on Nebraska

Hear from Kyle Larson, Rico Abreu, Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne as they talk racing in Nebraska as part of the High Limit Sprint Car Series!

Livestock evacuated before Pierce County shed was engulfed

Livestock evacuated before Pierce County shed was engulfed

A property owner with police assistance was able to evacuate livestock from a burning building Tuesday.

Regulations now in place for 'Shouses' in Madison County

Regulations now in place for 'Shouses' in Madison County

You can now build a 'Shouse' in Madison County.

Parking restrictions added to Norfolk neighborhood

Parking restrictions added to Norfolk neighborhood

The city of Norfolk has introduced a 'No Parking Zone' to a new area of the city.

Kyle Larson wins High Limit Sprint Car event at Eagle Raceway

Kyle Larson wins High Limit Sprint Car event at Eagle Raceway

The man they call "Yung Money" picked up a win in High Limit Sprint Car Series in its return to Nebraska on Tuesday night. 

Norfolk animal shelter lays out ways to keep pets comfortable in the summer

Norfolk animal shelter lays out ways to keep pets comfortable in the summer

As summer is finally here, there are many things you can do to keep your furry little friends safe under harsh conditions. 

INTERVIEW: Kyle Larson talks High Limit Series racing at Eagle Raceway

INTERVIEW: Kyle Larson talks High Limit Series racing at Eagle Raceway

Kyle Larson talks High Limit Series acing at Eagle Raceway

39-year-old assisted living aide in Wayne now facing second felony charge

39-year-old assisted living aide in Wayne now facing second felony charge

A northeast Nebraska woman accused of using an assisted living resident’s credit card to make personal purchases now faces an additional felony count.

No injuries reported in Pierce structure fire

No injuries reported in Pierce structure fire

No injuries have been reported from a structure fire in Pierce.

Pre-trial hearing continued for former Winside teacher accused of relationship with student

Pre-trial hearing continued for former Winside teacher accused of relationship with student

A pre-trial hearing for a northeast Nebraska teacher accused of a sexual relationship with a student has been pushed back to next month.

Ta-Ha-Zouka improvements agreement passed by council

Ta-Ha-Zouka improvements agreement passed by council

Officials said the Norfolk City Council gave approval to an agreement with Norfolk Public Schools and Northeast Community College for improvements to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park.

W. Michigan Avenue & 8th Street project begin this week

W. Michigan Avenue & 8th Street project begin this week

Officials said work on 8th Street and Michigan Avenue is set to begin this week.

Newman Grove hoping new development brings population growth

Newman Grove hoping new development brings population growth

Nine housing units are being constructed in the town's southwest side.

Deets Furniture transitioned into its third generation of family ownership

Deets Furniture transitioned into its third generation of family ownership

One northeast Nebraska business is celebrating its transition into its third generation of family ownership.

National Stockmanship and Stewardship events coming to Nebraska

National Stockmanship and Stewardship events coming to Nebraska

Nebraska cattle producers will have the chance to attend one of two, full-day Stockmanship & Stewardship events this June.

Norfolk, Columbus, Albion to host Tour de Nebraska stops

Norfolk, Columbus, Albion to host Tour de Nebraska stops

City officials said that Norfolk is expected to see almost 400 cyclists in the annual bike ride in Nebraska. 

Two dogs die in Norfolk home fire

Two dogs die in Norfolk home fire

Two dogs died in a fire in Norfolk Sunday evening.

Cattlemen's Ball celebrates 25 years with massive event in Pender

Cattlemen's Ball celebrates 25 years with massive event in Pender

A major Nebraska fundraising event officially celebrated reaching the quarter-century milestone this weekend.

Northeast Community College graduate’s artwork featured on Voices Out of Nowhere cover

Northeast Community College graduate’s artwork featured on Voices Out of Nowhere cover

Drawing may not be Yovany Carrillo’s favorite activity, but others may beg to differ on the recent Northeast Community College graduate’s artistic abilities.

Great American Comedy Fest closes with legend Vicki Lawrence, four national acts

Great American Comedy Fest closes with legend Vicki Lawrence, four national acts

Vicki Lawrence will conclude the 14th Great American Comedy Festival at the Festival Gala June 17.

Northeast Community College introduces collegiate seal for 50th anniversary year

Northeast Community College introduces collegiate seal for 50th anniversary year

In recognition of its establishment 50-years ago, Northeast Community College has unveiled a new official insignia.

Norfolk Jr. High's Viergutz awarded with Assistant Principal of the Year Award

Norfolk Jr. High's Viergutz awarded with Assistant Principal of the Year Award

A northeast Nebraska junior high assistant principal was presented with an award from the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals.

Two diplomas in one weekend for seven area graduates

Two diplomas in one weekend for seven area graduates

The families of students at two area high schools in northeast Nebraska celebrated their children earning both high school and college diplomas at the same time.

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

Gov. Pillen hosts Leon's food truck from Norfolk in celebration of LB562

The Leon's Food Truck made a trip to the Governor's Residence in Lincoln on Thursday.

Singer-Songwriter Feature night begins in Norfolk

Singer-Songwriter Feature night begins in Norfolk

A new event in Norfolk aims to highlight area artist's original music.

Norfolk woman is 4th person sentenced to prison in drug conspiracy case

Norfolk woman is 4th person sentenced to prison in drug conspiracy case

A Norfolk woman, the fourth person in a drug conspiracy, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday. 

Relay for Life of Norfolk will be raising money for cancer research on Friday

Relay for Life of Norfolk will be raising money for cancer research on Friday

A fundraising event to help fund cancer research will be taking place in northeast Nebraska on Friday.

Ribbon cutting celebrates library storywalk in Norfolk

Ribbon cutting celebrates library storywalk in Norfolk

The new library storywalk will be having a ribbon cutting in Norfolk next week.

WSC places four on CSC Academic All-District team

WSC places four on CSC Academic All-District team

Alex Brandt, Logan Moeller, Wyatt Nissen and Gabe Peitz from Wayne State College have been named to the College Sports Communicators 2023 Academic All-District Men’s Track & Field / Cross Country Teams announced Wednesday.

WSC hosts first summer physics demonstrations workshop for teachers

WSC hosts first summer physics demonstrations workshop for teachers

Designed to help teachers generate more interest in science and physics among their students, Wayne State College hosted its first Summer Physics Demonstrations Workshop for middle school and high school teachers.

Dental office in Norfolk hit by car

Dental office in Norfolk hit by car

A northeast Nebraska dental office is open this morning after its building was hit last night.

'Behind the Boom' premieres this weekend in Norfolk

'Behind the Boom' premieres this weekend in Norfolk

Norfolk 7 Theatre will hold a morning showing of 'Behind the Boom' this Saturday June 3. The film provides an in-depth look of the history of the yearly firework show.

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

Spring, May were driest on record in metro and northeast Nebraska

May was drier than any month in its recorded history. 

Shadow & Rocket: The Pets of the Week

Shadow & Rocket: The Pets of the Week

If you’re interested in adopting Shadow and Rocket, you can contact the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska at 402-750-4665.

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Mike Flood will vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal as he finds it as a responsible compromise.

Norfolk firework stand permit application due soon

Norfolk firework stand permit application due soon

The deadline for a firework stand permit is coming up in Norfolk.

Former Wynot teacher, coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to purchase sex with teen

Former Wynot teacher, coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to purchase sex with teen

Officials said that a former middle school teacher in Wynot was sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex crimes. 

NPD: Norfolk man arrested for alleged threats with cell phone cord, licking arresting officer

NPD: Norfolk man arrested for alleged threats with cell phone cord, licking arresting officer

A 25-year-old northeast Nebraska man is accused of threatening another man with a phone charging cord and licking an officer during his arrest.

Man dies from explosion in Madison farming accident

Man dies from explosion in Madison farming accident

A man reportedly died in Madison from a farming accident where he was repairing a tire.

Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska awarded $500,000 to boost tribal Internet services

Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska awarded $500,000 to boost tribal Internet services

The Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska will receive $500,000 for high-speed internet development as part of the Biden Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative.

NHS garden continues to grow

NHS garden continues to grow

Nine years later, Norfolk High School's garden continues to grow. 

Norfolk house fire leaves firefighter with minor injuries

Norfolk house fire leaves firefighter with minor injuries

Authorities said they responded to a garage fire Sunday morning in Norfolk. 

Norfolk's final week of water main flushing

Norfolk's final week of water main flushing

The last week of water main flushing in Norfolk will start May 31st and continue through June 2nd. 

Deets Furniture begins new era with leadership from third generation

Deets Furniture begins new era with leadership from third generation

Deets Furniture announced a milestone for its family-owned business. 

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey's Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Humphrey Community Center

Northeast Community College welding graduate hopes to inspire others

Northeast Community College welding graduate hopes to inspire others

A recent graduate of the Northeast Community College welding program wants to create her own connection within a male dominated industry as she embarks on a new adventure that includes serving her country.

Annual event raises money in Norfolk

Annual event raises money in Norfolk

The annual Big Give event in Norfolk raised almost $300,000 this year.

Madison utilities superintendent accused of using company equipment, time for building personal house

Madison utilities superintendent accused of using company equipment, time for building personal house

A northeast Nebraska utilities superintendent is accused of misusing municipal equipment and resources, according to the state auditor’s office.

Nebraska renewable energy training programs struggle to recruit students amid national worker shortage

Nebraska renewable energy training programs struggle to recruit students amid national worker shortage

Every Tuesday and Thursday in the fall, Taylor Schneider and his students start class by gathering their equipment and stretching.

Madison House Assisted Living seeks collaborative effort with community to keep seniors active

Madison House Assisted Living seeks collaborative effort with community to keep seniors active

The Madison House is seeking the collaboration of local business operators, speakers, and other community members to organize enriching activities for residents

SCSO arrests Omaha motorcyclist after Friday pursuit

SCSO arrests Omaha motorcyclist after Friday pursuit

Omaha man arrested following pursuit on a motorcycle through Stanton County.

LENRD asks JEO to complete study despite three dam proposal

LENRD asks JEO to complete study despite three dam proposal

The LENRD has stepped back from a no dam policy, approving JEO Consulting to finish its Battle Creek WFPO study. This despite past opposition against plans that include dams.

AquaVenture to make splashing comeback Memorial Day weekend

AquaVenture to make splashing comeback Memorial Day weekend

One northeast Nebraska town's water park is making a slash of a comeback Memorial Day weekend.

National Guard helicopters seen flying over Norfolk, Battle Creek

National Guard helicopters seen flying over Norfolk, Battle Creek

Northeast Nebraskans may have seen and heard low-flying helicopters buzzing around the area on Thursday.

Dougie: The Pet of the Week

Dougie: The Pet of the Week

If you’re interested in adopting Dougie, you can contact the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska at 402-750-4665.

Northeast hires alumnus as new men's basketball coach

Northeast hires alumnus as new men's basketball coach

Northeast Community College has tabbed an alumnus to helm the Hawks' basketball program.

Bands 'Lemon Fresh Day' and 'The Rude Band' is coming to Norfolk this June

Bands 'Lemon Fresh Day' and 'The Rude Band' is coming to Norfolk this June

On June 17th, Midtown Event Center will host Lemon Fresh Day and The Rude Band at the Point.