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Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks
Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

For the first time in 19 years, the Norfolk Panthers have beaten the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks on the soccer pitch.

Grown man arrested for slingshot vandalisms

Grown man arrested for slingshot vandalisms

Norfolk Police said they were investigating a series of vandalisms in February where multiple windows were shot out by a slingshot. 

Woman arrested after weekend stabbing

Woman arrested after weekend stabbing

A northeast Nebraska woman is in jail after a weekend stabbing. 

Pollari resigns as head women’s basketball coach at Wayne State

Pollari resigns as head women’s basketball coach at Wayne State

The Wayne State women's basketball program will be searching for a new coach following the resignation of Brent Pollari. 

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

The Norfolk Panthers earn their fourth straight win after a late goal put them ahead of the Lincoln North Star Navigators for the 2-1 victory.

Community unites to tackle childcare crisis In Wynot

Community unites to tackle childcare crisis In Wynot

In the heart of Wynot, a village known for its tight-knit community and stellar school system, a crisis struck in May 2022 when three in-home childcare providers closed their doors, leaving families in a bind.

16th Great American Comedy Festival features Tonight Show veteran, SNL cast member

16th Great American Comedy Festival features Tonight Show veteran, SNL cast member

The year 2025 is a banner year for comedy in America.

Timeline released for new police chief hire

Timeline released for new police chief hire

The City of Norfolk plans to have its next police chief picked before the end of spring. 

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Nebraskans urged to update measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

Norfolk kindergartner wins national handwriting contest

Norfolk kindergartner wins national handwriting contest

Norfolk kindergartner wins national award for his handwriting.

Man arrested after two-vehicle crash

Man arrested after two-vehicle crash

A Norfolk man is facing charges following a weekend crash. 

Winnebago man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assault resulting in serious injuries

Winnebago man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assault resulting in serious injuries

A 36-year-old Winnebago man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assaulting his partner to where she was seriously injured. 

Garrett's 55 points smash program record in Northeast Hawks upset victory

Garrett's 55 points smash program record in Northeast Hawks upset victory

The Northeast Hawks (7-17) ended their season with a dominant 109-99 victory over the Ellsworth Panthers (19-10) and secured a spot against DMACC in the ICCAC postseason tournament.

Hawks fall short in second-half rally

Hawks fall short in second-half rally

The Northeast Hawks ended the 2025 regular season in a tough home defeat to the Ellsworth Panthers 75-64.

Norfolk's US92 joins forces with St. Jude Radiothon to fight to end childhood cancer

Norfolk's US92 joins forces with St. Jude Radiothon to fight to end childhood cancer

US92 and St. Jude collaborate in a chance to raise money for childhood cancer.

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

With a GNAC Championship on the line, West Holt and Summerland left it all on the court on Saturday night.

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

In the first ever Greater Northeast Activities Conference title game, the Elkhorn Valley Falcons overpowered the West Holt Huskies 37-22 and stay unbeaten.

#6 Howells-Dodge knocks off #4 Pender

#6 Howells-Dodge knocks off #4 Pender

The Class D1 #6 Howells-Dodge Jaguars (12-4) traveled to Pender to take on the Class C2 #4 Pendragons (15-1) and early in the game, the defenses took center stage.

Plainview knocks off #9 West Holt on the road in offensive showdown

Plainview knocks off #9 West Holt on the road in offensive showdown

Fireworks in January! The Plainview Pirates held on to a tight victory against the West Holt Huskies 55-48 on Tuesday night in Atkinson.

West Holt cruises past Plainview

West Holt cruises past Plainview

It was all West Holt on Tuesday night, as the Huskies take down the Plainview Pirates 57-17.

#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

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.

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.

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Lindsay: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

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Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation — the most severe category

Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation -- the most severe category