Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

A local church leader is calling on Nebraskans to loudly celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this July 4th.

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

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Regional

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

Nebraska AG Hilgers approves medical cannabis regulations; Governor Pillen to review next

Nebraska AG Hilgers approves medical cannabis regulations; Governor Pillen to review next

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

State

WNCC Foundation awarded $32K AHIMA Foundation grant

Wheat Belt PPD reporting customer power restored

Kearney kid mowing for those in need

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

Norfolk church leader calls for community bell ringing to celebrate America’s 250th

Sports

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities