Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

The Knox County District Court has dismissed two lawsuits filed by former deputy county attorney John Thomas

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Regional

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

State

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Sandhills rural school wins Stretch Across Nebraska

California man arrested in Valentine after drugs allegedly found in vehicle

Holly finishes senior year with two personal bests

Motorcycle rider dies in Lancaster County crash

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety