Norfolk public schools narrows superintendent search, announces candidate interviews

After a search since August 2025, Norfolk Public Schools will interview three superintendent candidates—Dr. Andrew Havelka, Darren Tobey, and Erik Wilson—with the announcement expected January 21

January 12, 2026Updated: January 12, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

State

The Norfolk Housing Agency is expanding affordable housing in northeast Nebraska

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Norfolk public schools narrows superintendent search, announces candidate interviews

Regional

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

State

The Norfolk Housing Agency is expanding affordable housing in northeast Nebraska

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Scottsbluff Parks and Recreation creates first Pickleball League

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project