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Lincoln Southwest sweeps Norfolk in season opening doubleheader
Lincoln Southwest sweeps Norfolk in season opening doubleheader

NORFOLK - The Lincoln Southwest Silverhawks didn't waste any time lighting up the scoreboard in Thursday night's season opener, earning two decisive victories over the Norfolk Panthers 9-0 and 10-5

Winside public schools unveils $22 Million transformation

Winside public schools unveils $22 Million transformation

Winside Public Schools has completed a $22 million renovation project, resulting in a state-of-the-art central library, a shared space for shop and career/technical education, expanded preschool facilities, and a new life skills program

Naked Intruder arrested after bizarre home entries in Norfolk

Naked Intruder arrested after bizarre home entries in Norfolk

Levi P. Wright, 20, was arrested in Norfolk after entering two homes early in the morning. The first time he was wearing only underwear, and the second time he was nude. Police found him in a basement and noted signs of intoxication

Northeast residents are advised to boil water amid E. Coli concerns

Northeast residents are advised to boil water amid E. Coli concerns

Stanton residents are advised to boil their water or use bottled water due to E. Coli contamination found in August 2025. The city is working to resolve the issue by August 29, 2025

Long time northeast Nebraska referee earns high national honor

Long time northeast Nebraska referee earns high national honor

Photo courtesy of @GPACSports

Norfolk's newest housing development now open

Norfolk's newest housing development now open

The older community of Norfolk now has a new option for housing.

Army Veteran in Norfolk inspires others through lessons behind lifting weights

Army Veteran in Norfolk inspires others through lessons behind lifting weights

NORFOLK, Neb. - In the Early morning hours at the start of the week, a group of people led by former United States Army squad leader, Rob Barrows, put thought into action on their road to recovery. Barrows created the Resilience Power and Purpose Program.

New Trial Requested in Murder Case for Carrie Jones

New Trial Requested in Murder Case for Carrie Jones

A northeast Nebraska woman is asking for a new trial after being convicted of murder and related charges in the death of Gene Twiford

Two major energy companies are coming together

Two major energy companies are coming together

A multi-billion dollar merger is happening between two utility companies who serve Nebraska.

Business district in Norfolk explores hiring full-time downtown manager

Business district in Norfolk explores hiring full-time downtown manager

For years, a part-time manager has overseen these districts, but city leaders are now exploring a full-time position to enhance downtown initiatives.

The Nebraska Cowboy Trail celebrates 30 years

The Nebraska Cowboy Trail celebrates 30 years

After 30 years, the Nebraska Cowboy Trail continues to expand.

Man is found dead in an ethanol plant outside Plainview

Man is found dead in an ethanol plant outside Plainview

A man in Northeast Nebraska has been found dead in a fermenting tank.

With High expectations, Norfolk Catholic Football team is taking it one week at a Time

With High expectations, Norfolk Catholic Football team is taking it one week at a Time

With school starting up again, also comes football season. For the Norfolk Catholic Knights football team expectations going into the season are high.

Knox County's Iron Zoo, where scrap becomes treasure

Knox County's Iron Zoo, where scrap becomes treasure

Jim and Sue Rohrer never knew what was gong to come from their ideas of miscellaneous parts of scrap metal, but several welds later, it has turned into quite the attraction

Domestic abuse related deaths rising for Nebraska

Domestic abuse related deaths rising for Nebraska

Deaths stemming from domestic abuse are already above last year, only halfway through the year.

School’s back in session and so is the heat

School’s back in session and so is the heat

Triple digit heat indexes are in store for most of Nebraska this weekend.

Warren Buffett's company reveals new investments in Nucor, UnitedHealth and two big homebuilders

Warren Buffett's company reveals new investments in Nucor, UnitedHealth and two big homebuilders

Berkshire Hathaway has invested in Nucor, along with three other companies.

7 Walks to End Alzheimer's across Nebraska

7 Walks to End Alzheimer's across Nebraska

It's not a marathon...or a sprint. It is simply a walk to raise awareness about a disease that affects many.

Teen hospitalized after knife fight in Pilger

Teen hospitalized after knife fight in Pilger

A teenager is in the hospital and three people could face charges after a fight involving a knife.

Norfolk Police promote officer with 35 years experience to Captain

Norfolk Police promote officer with 35 years experience to Captain

An officer with more than three decades of experience is ascending to a captain position in the Norfolk Police Division.

Columbus welcomes first Pediatric dentistry at community hospital

Columbus welcomes first Pediatric dentistry at community hospital

children's, healthcare, Columbus Community Hospital, patients, Dr. Kaitlynn Harvey, Dental Surgery, seizure disorders, autism, Down syndrome

Highway 81 traffic switch upcoming

Highway 81 traffic switch upcoming

Traffic from Pasewalk Ave to South Airport road will be switched the week of August 18. 

With Oakland Craig not having a varsity football team this year, what does it mean for your team?

With Oakland Craig not having a varsity football team this year, what does it mean for your team?

Many teams in Class C2 could be affected by Oakland-Craig not having a team this year.

Crofton gym looks to rise from the ashes after devastating fire

Crofton gym looks to rise from the ashes after devastating fire

"While we've lost almost everything, the incredible support flooding in from gymnastics companies, family, and communities has been a beacon of hope," Flippers Gymnastics owner Sarah Petersen said

NCN’s Laurie Larsen honored as Nebraska’s top TV account executive

NCN’s Laurie Larsen honored as Nebraska’s top TV account executive

A News Channel Nebraska account executive is being recognized with the top honor in the state.

Strange glowing light seen in Nebraska

Strange glowing light seen in Nebraska

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

Pierce Public Schools bond results are in

Pierce Public Schools bond results are in

Vote results came back not in favor of the eight figure bond on Tuesday evening.

Norfolk’s Consolidated Consulting makes Inc. 5000 list

Norfolk’s Consolidated Consulting makes Inc. 5000 list

A Norfolk company is being recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the country.

Laurel city council moves to sell Hillcrest care center property

Laurel city council moves to sell Hillcrest care center property

The Laurel city council passed two resolutions Tuesday (August 12, 2025) authorizing the listing and the sale of certain personal property of Hillcrest Care Center and Assisted Living facility in Laurel

99-year-old World War ll veteran receives state medal in Pierce

99-year-old World War ll veteran receives state medal in Pierce

At 99 years-old, a World War ll veteran is getting a heroes welcome in Pierce.

FBI and ICE raid Omaha-area hotels, make human trafficking arrests

FBI and ICE raid Omaha-area hotels, make human trafficking arrests

Several people are in federal custody after a series of raids at Nebraska hotels on Tuesday.

Perennial football power Oakland-Craig cancels Varsity season, plans to move to 8-man football

Perennial football power Oakland-Craig cancels Varsity season, plans to move to 8-man football

Once-Dominant program drops to 8-Man football amid declining numbers

The city of Madison appoints Andy Colvin as Economic Development Director

The city of Madison appoints Andy Colvin as Economic Development Director

Andy Colvin takes on new role as the new Economic Development Coordinator for the city of Madison

Norfolk man behind bars for driving under suspension

Norfolk man behind bars for driving under suspension

A Norfolk man is being held for felony and has ICE hold, officials say.

Norfolk public schools embarks on superintendent search, invites public input

Norfolk public schools embarks on superintendent search, invites public input

Norfolk Public Schools has initiated a search for a superintendent firm

Nebraska's Genoa U.S. Indian school foundation hosts 35th annual Recognition and Remembrance day

Nebraska's Genoa U.S. Indian school foundation hosts 35th annual Recognition and Remembrance day

Genoa Indian Industrial School, which opened in 1884, aimed to assimilate Native American children from over 40 tribes into American society

Nude Iowa man arrested in Madison County with stolen motorcycle and drugs, authorities say

Nude Iowa man arrested in Madison County with stolen motorcycle and drugs, authorities say

A traffic stop for defective trailer lights turned into a bizarre arrest early Sunday when deputies say they found a nude driver hauling a stolen motorcycle and drug paraphernalia.

Two advance from Norfolk to U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Two advance from Norfolk to U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Two golfers will compete in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship after a qualifier in Norfolk.

Enable Act marks 10 years as eligibility window expands

Enable Act marks 10 years as eligibility window expands

Beginning in 2026, Nebraskans younger than 46 will be eligible for the savings plan

Mimosa Fest hits downtown Norfolk

Mimosa Fest hits downtown Norfolk

US92’s annual Mimosa fest closed down town Norfolk with live music and food trucks

Lindsay celebrates new Health, Wellness, and event center coming soon

Lindsay celebrates new Health, Wellness, and event center coming soon

After years of planning and fundraising, the town of Lindsay, Nebraska, is preparing to open its new Health and Wellness Center and Event Center, owned and operated by the Lindsay Area Development (LAD)

Nebraska tribe kicks off annual Pow Wow

Nebraska tribe kicks off annual Pow Wow

The Ponca tribe of Nebraska is hosting their 31st annual Pow Wow bringing the five service areas together.

Newest PA announcer at Nebraska boasts iconic voice

Newest PA announcer at Nebraska boasts iconic voice

If you've been to a Nebraska high school state sporting event at any point over the last 30 years, or a UNK volleyball match over the last three plus decades, you may have heard his voice.

Former mayor, board member raises questions about state fair request for assistance from Grand Island

Former mayor, board member raises questions about state fair request for assistance from Grand Island

Jeremy Jensen, the former mayor of Grand Island and a former board member of the Nebraska State fair, feels uniquely qualified to publicly share his thoughts on several financial decisions made by the Nebraska State Fair.

A nationwide protest will come to 12 Nebraska communities on Saturday

A nationwide protest will come to 12 Nebraska communities on Saturday

Saturday is an event filled day for the United States with protests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Shooting at Columbus Walmart hospitalizes man

Shooting at Columbus Walmart hospitalizes man

At around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, the Columbus Police Department was dispatched to the Supercenter on the east side of town for a report of a shooting, according to CPD.

GACC/West Point-Beemer racks up double-digit hits in 9-4 win over Thurston-Cuming County

GACC/West Point-Beemer racks up double-digit hits in 9-4 win over Thurston-Cuming County

WEST POINT - For the second time in two weeks, the GACC/West Point-Beemer Patriots take down the Thurston-Cuming County Thunder

Thunderbolt's take down Panthers thanks to stellar defense

Thunderbolt's take down Panthers thanks to stellar defense

Lincoln Pius X holds on for the 3-1 victory over Norfolk, thanks to some incredible defensive plays from Vanis, Mlnarik and Kassmeier

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

For the first time in 19 years, the Norfolk Panthers have beaten the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks on the soccer pitch.

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

The Norfolk Panthers earn their fourth straight win after a late goal put them ahead of the Lincoln North Star Navigators for the 2-1 victory.

Garrett's 55 points smash program record in Northeast Hawks upset victory

Garrett's 55 points smash program record in Northeast Hawks upset victory

The Northeast Hawks (7-17) ended their season with a dominant 109-99 victory over the Ellsworth Panthers (19-10) and secured a spot against DMACC in the ICCAC postseason tournament.

Hawks fall short in second-half rally

Hawks fall short in second-half rally

The Northeast Hawks ended the 2025 regular season in a tough home defeat to the Ellsworth Panthers 75-64.

Norfolk's US92 joins forces with St. Jude Radiothon to fight to end childhood cancer

Norfolk's US92 joins forces with St. Jude Radiothon to fight to end childhood cancer

US92 and St. Jude collaborate in a chance to raise money for childhood cancer.

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

With a GNAC Championship on the line, West Holt and Summerland left it all on the court on Saturday night.

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

In the first ever Greater Northeast Activities Conference title game, the Elkhorn Valley Falcons overpowered the West Holt Huskies 37-22 and stay unbeaten.

#6 Howells-Dodge knocks off #4 Pender

#6 Howells-Dodge knocks off #4 Pender

The Class D1 #6 Howells-Dodge Jaguars (12-4) traveled to Pender to take on the Class C2 #4 Pendragons (15-1) and early in the game, the defenses took center stage.

Plainview knocks off #9 West Holt on the road in offensive showdown

Plainview knocks off #9 West Holt on the road in offensive showdown

Fireworks in January! The Plainview Pirates held on to a tight victory against the West Holt Huskies 55-48 on Tuesday night in Atkinson.

West Holt cruises past Plainview

West Holt cruises past Plainview

It was all West Holt on Tuesday night, as the Huskies take down the Plainview Pirates 57-17.

#2 Summerland outlasts #4 St. Mary's in scoring explosion

#2 Summerland outlasts #4 St. Mary's in scoring explosion

If you wanted fireworks in January, aside from New Years Day, you needed to be in O'Neill for the Bobcat-Cardinals battle between Summerland and St Mary's.

St. Mary's hot shooting carries them by Summerland

St. Mary's hot shooting carries them by Summerland

From start to finish, the St. Mary's Cardinals were the dominant team on Thursday night, downing the Summerland Bobcats 55-31

Stouffer's big night leads Aquinas Catholic to victory over Pierce

Stouffer's big night leads Aquinas Catholic to victory over Pierce

Make it three straight wins for Aquinas Catholic as they travel to Pierce and take care of the Bluejays 49-31.

Pierce's fourth quarter rally leads to thrilling win over Aquinas Catholic

Pierce's fourth quarter rally leads to thrilling win over Aquinas Catholic

The Bluejays keep finding ways to win in the late stages and they pulled it off again in Thursday night's 43-35 win over Aquinas Catholic.

Columbus secure rivalry win over Norfolk at home

Columbus secure rivalry win over Norfolk at home

From start to finish, the Discoverers were in control of the Norfolk Panthers in a 57-45 victory on Thursday night.

Strong fourth quarter powers Columbus girls past Norfolk

Strong fourth quarter powers Columbus girls past Norfolk

Columbus hosted Norfolk on Thursday evening, ringing in the new year with a 48-28 victory.