Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.”

March 5, 2023Updated: March 5, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska Government Contractor of the Year

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska government contractor of the year

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk Wednesday

Rollover crash near Norfolk leaves one seriously injured

State

Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

Sidney couple facing felony forgery charges

Former Nebraska teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

After series of crashes, Kyle road sees new safety changes

Mary Lynch Elementary students develop artistic abilities through Art Club

New Family Health Center unveiled in Grand Island, opens April 6

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years