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Flood, Ricketts champion Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill at Norfolk roundtable
Flood, Ricketts champion Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill at Norfolk roundtable

Congressman Mike Flood & Senator Pete Ricketts elaborate on the potential benefits of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" during a round table talk in Norfolk

Severe weather likely Thursday into Friday

Severe weather likely Thursday into Friday

An intense weather system may be moving through Thursday evening and into Friday.

Two arrested after pursuit in Thurston County

Two arrested after pursuit in Thurston County

Two Norfolk men face multiple charges after a car chase near Pender.

University of Nebraska system discusses the future of education, at Norfolk roundtable

University of Nebraska system discusses the future of education, at Norfolk roundtable

The Future of Education starts early for the University of Nebraska System.

Tilden woman arrested after refusing to stop

Tilden woman arrested after refusing to stop

A northeast Nebraska woman faces multiple charges after a traffic incident in Norfolk.

Madison County Fair brings in 4-H Bucket calf competition

Madison County Fair brings in 4-H Bucket calf competition

It’s county fair season, and while the funnel cakes and corn dogs are a big draw, these kids are more excited to show off their calves. At the Madison County Fair, the 4-H Bucket Calf Competition is for ages 7 through 12. It's split into three compe

Stanton County's Sharp Homestead dig unearths trove of 1800's artifacts

Stanton County's Sharp Homestead dig unearths trove of 1800's artifacts

Archaeologists are digging at the Sharp Homestead site in Stanton County, Nebraska, as U.S. Highway 275 is being expanded. They've found brick fragments, nails, marbles, animal bones, and glass shards from the 1800s.

Why volunteers are quietly fixing veterans’ grave markers in Valentine

Why volunteers are quietly fixing veterans’ grave markers in Valentine

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Valentine have raised money to replace damaged or missing markers on veterans’ graves at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Norfolk woman sent to hospital after horse accident

Norfolk woman sent to hospital after horse accident

A Norfolk woman is in the hospital from getting thrown off her own horse.

Barry Dekay seeks reelection

Barry Dekay seeks reelection

A fourth Generation rancher is seeking reelection in the state legislature. Barry Dekay announced on Wednesday that he is running for a second term

To spend more time at home, Norfolk city attorney resigns after 7 years of service

To spend more time at home, Norfolk city attorney resigns after 7 years of service

Danielle Meyers-Noel has resigned as Norfolk's city attorney after seven years, citing personal reasons. She will stay on part-time to offer legal counsel and train her replacement, Mellissa Figueroa

Community rallies to save Quad county baseball tournament after heavy rains

Community rallies to save Quad county baseball tournament after heavy rains

After heavy rains postponed the first round of the Quad County baseball tournaments in Neligh, a Facebook message rallied the community

81-year-old woman fined after counterprotesting PETA

81-year-old woman fined after counterprotesting PETA

An 81-year-old lady is fined $100 for disturbing the peace at a PETA protest.

Norfolk to acquire vacant property near Ta-Ha-Zouka park for expansion

Norfolk to acquire vacant property near Ta-Ha-Zouka park for expansion

An abandoned house adjacent to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park is set to be revitalized as the city of Norfolk finalizes an agreement to acquire the property

Council approves Norfolk Fire request to bill care facilities for lift assists

Council approves Norfolk Fire request to bill care facilities for lift assists

Living facilities are now going to be charged a fee whenever they call Norfolk Fire and Rescue for lift assistance.

Norfolk's City Attorney plans to resign

Norfolk's City Attorney plans to resign

Just months after Norfolk's city administrator stepped down, another high-level official is set to resign.

Updated: No injuries in train derailment north of Norfolk

Updated: No injuries in train derailment north of Norfolk

A cleanup operation is underway near Norfolk Iron and Metal on Saturday because of a train derailment.

Norfolk's Right at Home raises $5,000 for Nebraska's women Veterans

Norfolk's Right at Home raises $5,000 for Nebraska's women Veterans

Right at Home in Norfolk marked its sixth anniversary by raising $5,000 for the Nebraska Woman's Veterans Symposium

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE FILM ADVISOR HONORED AT I.M.P.A. AWARDS

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE FILM ADVISOR HONORED AT I.M.P.A. AWARDS

Dr. Michael White, associate professor of communication arts and film advisor at Wayne State College, was honored with two awards during the Iowa Motion Picture Association’s (IMPA) 34th annual awards ceremony.

Norfolk man is jailed after assaulting an officer

Norfolk man is jailed after assaulting an officer

A Norfolk man is in jail after police say he assaulted them during an arrest.

Columbus man arrested for felony during 15 year suspension

Columbus man arrested for felony during 15 year suspension

A Columbus man is in jail after the Stanton County Sheriff's office says he had a suspended license for 15 years.

Arizona, Nebraska, chooses Liquid Death as their official iced tea

Arizona, Nebraska, chooses Liquid Death as their official iced tea

A small town with a population of around 14, has surprisingly chosen Liquid Death as its official iced tea.

Northeast Power starts new project in Pierce County

Northeast Power starts new project in Pierce County

Northeast Power is breaking ground in Pierce County with a new power grid project.

'Queen for a day': Kathryn Brooks celebrates 103rd birthday in Norfolk

'Queen for a day': Kathryn Brooks celebrates 103rd birthday in Norfolk

Surrounded by loved ones, Kathryn Brooks is marking a milestone: her 103rd birthday.

Battle Creek house fire collapses garage roof, giving firefighters a tough battle

Battle Creek house fire collapses garage roof, giving firefighters a tough battle

A Saturday morning fire caused a roof to collapse and inflicted significant damage to a home in Northeast Nebraska.

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.