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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.

Iowa governor signs bill loosening child labor laws

Iowa governor signs bill loosening child labor laws

Iowa teenagers could work more jobs and for longer hours under a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

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.

Schuyler man to face prison, deportation for falsifying documents

Schuyler man to face prison, deportation for falsifying documents

A Schuyler man will face prison time and deportation for selling fraudulent identification documents.

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.

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.

Two people killed when house explodes in South Dakota; cause of blast is under investigation

Two people killed when house explodes in South Dakota; cause of blast is under investigation

The South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house explosion that killed two people.

Madison County GOP held its general meeting focusing on the budget process

Madison County GOP held its general meeting focusing on the budget process

One county's GOP held its monthly meeting, where they tackled the city's budget, welcomed guest speakers, and more.

Sewer lining work begins May 30 in Norfolk

Sewer lining work begins May 30 in Norfolk

Norfolk will begin sewer lining work on Omaha Avenue starting May 30.

Briggs and Barrett Project closes out 2023 Norfolk Area Big Give Event

Briggs and Barrett Project closes out 2023 Norfolk Area Big Give Event

One northeast Nebraska town's fundraiser is giving a nonprofit the opportunity to raise funds to help more parents and save more infant lives.

Cost increase for license plate delivery in Madison County

Cost increase for license plate delivery in Madison County

Starting in July Plate renewals will cost $4 per plate when ordered through mail or online.

Schuyler man files lawsuit against Nebraska company for injuries sustained at Hallam plant

Schuyler man files lawsuit against Nebraska company for injuries sustained at Hallam plant

A Schuyler man has filed a lawsuit against a Nebraska company after he says he was suspended in mid-air in 200-degree temperatures 'like a human being on a spit roast.'

Reigle Cattle Company aiming to expand cattle operation in Madison

Reigle Cattle Company aiming to expand cattle operation in Madison

Reigle Cattle Company is taking steps to expand it's operations in Madison.

Community event center part of ongoing revitalization efforts in Lindsay

Community event center part of ongoing revitalization efforts in Lindsay

The new center will sit on donated land on Lindsay's north side

Video shows driver fleeing Iowa police with officer on hood, roof of car

Video shows driver fleeing Iowa police with officer on hood, roof of car

Harrowing video of a driver speeding from Iowa police with an officer clinging to his hood and roof emerged this month during the motorist’s sentencing.

Nationwide Patriot Tour makes first stop in Nebraska

Nationwide Patriot Tour makes first stop in Nebraska

One northeast Nebraska town welcomed patriots on their first stop of a nationwide tour to honor those who have served their country.

'Everything must go!': ASNN holds third annual vendor fair, garage sale

'Everything must go!': ASNN holds third annual vendor fair, garage sale

There were 25 vendors from across Northeast Nebraska selling a wide variety of goodies such as decorations and pet treats.

Nebraskans protest LB-574 at state capitol Friday

Nebraskans protest LB-574 at state capitol Friday

Nebraskans flooded the state capitol Friday in protests of bill LB-574.

Jelly: The Pet of the Week

Jelly: The Pet of the Week

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

Norfolk Area Big Give kicks off Thursday

Norfolk Area Big Give kicks off Thursday

The Norfolk Area Big Give is underway!

Canadian smoke triggers air quality warnings across the state

Canadian smoke triggers air quality warnings across the state

Smoke from Canadian wildfires have reached Nebraska, triggering an air quality warning in numerous counties.

Speed limits lowered for safety on Benjamin, Norfolk Avenues

Speed limits lowered for safety on Benjamin, Norfolk Avenues

Two busy roadways in Norfolk have some temporary traffic changes, which lower vehicle speeds.

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

The Nebraska Game and Parks commission is hoping to get people excited about the number of outdoor activities the state has to offer.

Pierce Elementary receives bike helmets, $2,500 in Small Towns Matter give away

Pierce Elementary receives bike helmets, $2,500 in Small Towns Matter give away

Pierce Elementary was awarded free bike helmets and a check for $2,500 for winning NCN and UHC's Small Towns Matter Giveaway.

City rejects Johnson Park redevelopment bid

City rejects Johnson Park redevelopment bid

The city has rejected a park renovation bid. Instead Norfolk has broken the project into smaller bid packages.

Johnson Park improvements project hits road bump

Johnson Park improvements project hits road bump

The city of Norfolk will consider rejecting it's only bid to redevelop Johnson Park on Monday.

Discussions on Battle Creek WFPO continues

Discussions on Battle Creek WFPO continues

Discussions continued on whether or not to complete Battle Creek's Watershed and Flood Preventions Operation study.

2 killed, 1 critically injured after South Dakota police chase at speeds over 100 mph ends in crash

2 killed, 1 critically injured after South Dakota police chase at speeds over 100 mph ends in crash

Authorities have identified two people who were killed and another who was critically injured this week after a South Dakota police chase at speeds over 100 mph that ended with the fleeing vehicle crashing into a semi.

Multiple people hospitalized after Nance County crash

Multiple people hospitalized after Nance County crash

A driver was taken by helicopter after a crash in rural Nance County on Tuesday.

Norfolk Library Foundation helping turn old books new

Norfolk Library Foundation helping turn old books new

The Norfolk Library Foundation will be hosting a first-of-its-kind book sale on May 20th.

Classroom transparency focus of NPS board meeting

Classroom transparency focus of NPS board meeting

Transparency between parents and what goes on in the classroom was the focus of Monday's meeting.

Reporter charged with prank call using S.D. governor’s cell

Reporter charged with prank call using S.D. governor’s cell

A broadcast reporter has been charged with making a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s personal cellphone number.

Norfolk's Cinco de Mayo Celebration postponed

Norfolk's Cinco de Mayo Celebration postponed

Norfolk's Cinco de Mayo has been postponed until next week.

Vets Get Pets connects the state's veterans with their forever companions

Vets Get Pets connects the state's veterans with their forever companions

The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs has been working to unite its veterans in the state with life-long exotic or furry partners.

Four former Nebraska firefighters to be added to national memorial

Four former Nebraska firefighters to be added to national memorial

EMMITSBURG, MD — Four fallen firefighters will be added to a national memorial, which honors the sacrifice of first responders across the country, this weekend.

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

The younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is facing sexual battery after an early-morning arrest on Wednesday.

11-year-old recognized by city for impromptu Easter egg hunt in Norfolk

11-year-old recognized by city for impromptu Easter egg hunt in Norfolk

Max Blunck was presented the "People Power" award Monday, for organizing an Easter egg hunt.

Norfolk approves EDP funds to go towards childcare center

Norfolk approves EDP funds to go towards childcare center

The city of Norfolk has approved the use of EDP funds to go toward creating a new childcare center.

Stromsburg breaks ground on new solar array

Stromsburg breaks ground on new solar array

The new 1 mW system is expected to go online this summer

Bone Creek Museum expanding into new building

Bone Creek Museum expanding into new building

The new facility will increase the museum's space ten-fold

Patch crowned ‘beautiful bulldog’ at Drake University event

Patch crowned ‘beautiful bulldog’ at Drake University event

Patch, sporting a jean jacket as she strutted down the runway, was crowned the winner of Drake University’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest in Iowa.

LENRD general manager says farewell to district

LENRD general manager says farewell to district

Mike Sousek's resignation was approved Thursday night.

LENRD tables motion to complete Battle Creek WFPO study

LENRD tables motion to complete Battle Creek WFPO study

A decision to complete Battle Creek's WFPO study has been tabled.

'Their eyes light up': Northeast opens up students to visiting writers

'Their eyes light up': Northeast opens up students to visiting writers

One northeast Nebraska college welcomed students and the community to close out its semester writing event.

NPD looking to identify shoplifting suspects

NPD looking to identify shoplifting suspects

Do you know these two suspects?

NPD is asking the public to help identify two supposed shoplifters.

WSC Film Festival celebrates world of cinema

WSC Film Festival celebrates world of cinema

One northeast Nebraska college welcomed high school and undergrad college students from three states to celebrate the world of cinema at a film festival.

CASA updates Madison County, highlights need for volunteers

CASA updates Madison County, highlights need for volunteers

CASA of Northeast Nebraska updated Madison County Tuesday, highlighting its need for volunteers.

Despite recent rainfall, drought continues to plague northeast Nebraska

Despite recent rainfall, drought continues to plague northeast Nebraska

Despite recent rainfall, ground levels remain low in the Lower Elkhorn NRD

Norfolk bids farewell to former public safety director Scott Cordes as he starts state fire marshal job

Norfolk bids farewell to former public safety director Scott Cordes as he starts state fire marshal job

A northeast Nebraska community provided a weekend sendoff to one of its own, bidding farewell to Norfolk Public Safety Director Scott Cordes as he heads to Lincoln to become the state's new fire marshal.

South Sioux PD taking part in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

South Sioux PD taking part in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Nebraskans will be able to turn in unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at participating locations.

2023 Boomerfest welcomes seniors for day of fun in Wayne

2023 Boomerfest welcomes seniors for day of fun in Wayne

One northeast Nebraska town welcomed the seniors of the region for a day filled with music, dancing, even a tournament, and much more.

Traffic changes coming to Norfolk Ave. intersection, Benjamin Ave. update

Traffic changes coming to Norfolk Ave. intersection, Benjamin Ave. update

As construction continues on First Street and Benjamin Avenue, drivers should expect road changes starting next week.

LRHT raising mental health awareness with weekend production

LRHT raising mental health awareness with weekend production

The Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield is putting on a production of the 1982 Marsha Norman play "'Night, Mother" this weekend.

NPS principal hire approved by a narrow 4-2 vote

NPS principal hire approved by a narrow 4-2 vote

Jason Settles has been approved as the senior high principal at NPS. However, his hiring brought questions of transparency and board involvement.

Kensington redevelopment plan approved by city council

Kensington redevelopment plan approved by city council

A plan to redevelop Norfolk's historic building into a boutique hotel has been approved.

Ag training facility designed to be hub for rescue officials

Ag training facility designed to be hub for rescue officials

The grain bin simulator is expected to be ready by this June

Noem signs order on bank discrimination against gun industry

Noem signs order on bank discrimination against gun industry

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order Friday that blocks state agencies from signing contracts with financial institutions that she says have discriminated against the firearms industry.

Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that seeks to require her office to respond to public record requests.

Columbus pitching paves way to shutout win over Hastings

Columbus pitching paves way to shutout win over Hastings

The Discoverers have found a way to win. 

After starting the year 1-6, the Columbus Discoverers evened up their record to 7-7 after a 4-0 win over the Hastings Tigers on Friday afternoon.

'We're ready to serve': Local Norfolk shop getting new ownership

'We're ready to serve': Local Norfolk shop getting new ownership

The new owners Karen and Steven Carlsen said when the shop became available to purchase, they thought it was a match made in heaven.

FRHS raising awareness of Parkinson's Disease for April

FRHS raising awareness of Parkinson's Disease for April

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 700 Nebraskans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease every year.

Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 54th annual NACC Awards banquet

Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 54th annual NACC Awards banquet

One northeast Nebraska town's chamber of commerce hosted its annual banquet Thursday making it a night to remember.

USDA official visits Schuyler, talks effort to invest in rural communities

USDA official visits Schuyler, talks effort to invest in rural communities

Xochitl Torres Small met with local business owners, rural entrepreneurs, and farmers to highlight the USDA rural development investments that support rural areas.

Panther Pantry program is helping provide essentials to NPS students

Panther Pantry program is helping provide essentials to NPS students

Norfolk Public Schools work to provide its students with a quality education, but also provide essentials to students who may need it through the Panther Pantry.