Norfolk dedicates Freedom Point Memorial during Boomfest celebration

New memorial at Skyview Lake features a 122-foot flagpole, military tributes and commemorative bricks

July 7, 2026Updated: July 7, 2026

By Michael Shively

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Regional

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

Norfolk dedicates Freedom Point Memorial during Boomfest celebration

Norfolk dedicates Freedom Point Memorial during Boomfest celebration

Norfolk City Council approves $495K land purchase for wastewater plant expansion

Norfolk City Council approves $495K land purchase for wastewater plant expansion

State

Dry Bean webinar series and open house scheduled

Ricketts tours river levee at Peru

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announces disciplinary action against Lincoln massage therapist

Fischer applauds $22M grant for Gage County infrastructure improvement

Beatrice man charged with attempted murder, domestic violence after Sunday domestic disturbance

California man dies after being found unresponsive on lake

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

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

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