Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

The two highest-paid nonprofit employees in the state benefit from a bonus system criticized for incentivizing more medical procedures.

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Regional

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

Norfolk Catholic to host centennial celebration

Norfolk Catholic to host centennial celebration

State

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

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

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