Big Bang Boom kicked off it's 49th annual show

NORFOLK, Neb.-- The Big Bang Boom festival and firework show kicked off its 49th annual show last night in Norfolk. Boom Fest, the annual tradition of fireworks over SkyView Lake, started in 1976 to commemorate America’s bicentennial. Big Bang Boom

July 6, 2025Updated: July 6, 2025

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Big Bang Boom kicked off it's 49th annual show

Regional

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Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

State

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