Man suspected of causing crash after chase was facing sentencing in separate case

A northeast Nebraska man authorities say caused a serious crash in Norfolk after fleeing from a traffic stop was facing sentencing in a separate case this week.

May 19, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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State

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Man suspected of causing crash after chase was facing sentencing in separate case

Man suspected of causing crash after chase was facing sentencing in separate case

Regional

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

Athletes defy 41-MPH gusts at Norfolk Catholic, NSAA Class C-3 District Track Meet

State

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Man suspected of causing crash after chase was facing sentencing in separate case

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Bayard man sentenced in Federal Court

Auburn recovering from damaging winds

Sports

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Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Ag & Outdoor

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

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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