Fundraising effort launched for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial

Community leaders in Norfolk are raising money to fund a patriotic project that will feature a 122-foot flagpole.

March 9, 2026Updated: March 9, 2026

By Michael Shively

Regional

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

State

Ricketts backs bipartisan college sports bill, warns of risks to women's programs

Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

Deer shatters downtown Kearney shop door, sparks social media buzz

The 19th annual Landon Bos Memorial is set for Saturday

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition

Sports

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30