Knox County Sheriff reacts to board’s firing of staff over mic controversy

The sheriff of a northeast Nebraska county is responding to the county board’s decision to fire multiple staff members.

August 29, 2025Updated: August 29, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Knox County Sheriff reacts to board’s firing of staff over mic controversy

Regional

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

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Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

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Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

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State

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Sports

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

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