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Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis
Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis

With an unprecedented drought compared to recent years, the Governor felt it was necessary to enforce a statewide initiative. burn ban.

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

Community support propels York girl to Elks nationals

From educators to Elks, friends and family,  it’s all hands on deck in the Duke community helping a 9-year-old hone in on her shooting.

Coleridge man dies in two-vehicle crash

Coleridge man dies in two-vehicle crash

A northeast Nebraska man has died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night.

Batter up! Kohler Complex expansion a win for Norfolk youth sports

Batter up! Kohler Complex expansion a win for Norfolk youth sports

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Norfolk just leveled up its game! The city and local schools are teaming up to supercharge youth sports

Norfolk Public Schools names finalists for interim superintendent

Norfolk Public Schools names finalists for interim superintendent

The Norfolk school board is moving forward with the process of finding an interim superintendent.

Beyond closed doors: the Hillcrest Care Center

Beyond closed doors: the Hillcrest Care Center

After a period of closed doors and unanswered questions, the Laurel community is starting to speak about the Hillcrest Care Center.

Downtown Norfolk lane closure: sewer repair to disrupt traffic

Downtown Norfolk lane closure: sewer repair to disrupt traffic

Crews from Johnson and I & P will perform sewer repairs in downtown Norfolk.

World-class talent to once again dazzle Carson Theatre

World-class talent to once again dazzle Carson Theatre

The Great American Comedy Festival announced the lineup for its magic show on June 12th

Norfolk Fire and Rescue apartment fire update on 5th St. and Verges Ave

Norfolk Fire and Rescue apartment fire update on 5th St. and Verges Ave

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Norfolk Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire on 5th St. and Verges Ave.

No serious injuries in Norfolk chain reaction accident

No serious injuries in Norfolk chain reaction accident

Nobody is seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash at a major intersection in Norfolk.

American expert Phil Chalmers leads critical training on active killer prevention in Pender

American expert Phil Chalmers leads critical training on active killer prevention in Pender

Phil Chalmers, an American criminal profiler with over 35 years of experience profiling Teen Killers, Serial Killers, and Mass Shooters hosted.

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.

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.

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.