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

Milford's Rautenberg, USA Volleyball capture gold at 2025 Pan American Cup in Canada

Milford's Rautenberg, USA Volleyball capture gold at 2025 Pan American Cup in Canada

Shayla Rautenberg of Milford is bringing a gold medal back to Nebraska after she and the Team USA U19 squad captured the gold medal at this year's Pan American Cup in Canada.

Mission man accused of stealing road grader and driving it to Valentine appears in court

Mission man accused of stealing road grader and driving it to Valentine appears in court

A 35-year-old Mission, South Dakota man accused of stealing a road grader from the Road Department in Mission and driving it across the state line to Valentine appeared in court on Monday.

Restoration underway for Arbor Lodge walled garden

Restoration underway for Arbor Lodge walled garden

Bricks likely fired in Nebraska City despite 1903 coal shortage

Photos: ‘Float Fest’ cools Sidney down at Scooter’s Coffee

Photos: ‘Float Fest’ cools Sidney down at Scooter’s Coffee

Big thanks to Scooter's Coffee for hosting Float Fest - debuting their new Sparkling Floats - in Sidney, Sterling and Fort Morgan.

Sunday storm closes county road in Cheyenne County

Sunday storm closes county road in Cheyenne County

Sunday's storm resulted in damaged roads and high water in north Cheyenne County. Cheyenne County Road 44 was closed between U.S. Highway 385 and County Road 111.

Second hog confinement near Valentine more likely after judge’s ruling

Second hog confinement near Valentine more likely after judge’s ruling

A district judge ruled in favor of a planned hog confinement east of Valentine after Cherry County commissioners didn’t issue a conditional use permit (CUP) for the project.

Kearney lands state’s final Good Life District, eyes growth around SportsPlex

Kearney lands state’s final Good Life District, eyes growth around SportsPlex

The City of Kearney is getting a major boost to its economic development efforts by being one of the select communities to pick up a special state designation.

Endangered missing advisory issued for Pine Ridge woman

Endangered missing advisory issued for Pine Ridge woman

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 69-year-old woman who was taken from a care facility in Pine Ridge without necessary medical equipment or medication.

Road work planned for Railway Street in Scottsbluff

Road work planned for Railway Street in Scottsbluff

Railway Street in Scottsbluff between Ave A and Broadway will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday, July 8.

Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom running for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom running for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Former Omaha State Sen. Brett Lindstrom has entered the race to be the Republican nominee to defend the Republican held 2nd Congressional District open seat. a

Wind farm developers dispute Cherry County zoning investigation

Wind farm developers dispute Cherry County zoning investigation

The developers behind a proposed wind farm near Kilgore are pushing back against findings from Cherry County’s zoning administrator, arguing that a recent investigation into their project is inaccurate.

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.

Youth win awards at Entrepreneur Market in Kimball

Youth win awards at Entrepreneur Market in Kimball

Four kids from Kimball and surrounding communities participated in the Youth Entrepreneur Market on Saturday as part of the All Class Reunion.

State patrol's surprise truck inspections in Keith County take unsafe vehicles, drivers off the road

State patrol's surprise truck inspections in Keith County take unsafe vehicles, drivers off the road

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections in Keith County, placing multiple vehicles out of service due to safety violations.

Strong winds, large hail, landspout tornado reported during Sunday storms across the southern Panhandle

Strong winds, large hail, landspout tornado reported during Sunday storms across the southern Panhandle

Tornado, landspouts, golf ball-size hail and 70 mph rock eastern Colorado and the southern Nebraska Panhandle Sunday.

A Lincoln man is dead after a car accident near Geneva

A Lincoln man is dead after a car accident near Geneva

A Lincoln man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle in a highway accident.

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

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

UPDATE: Norfolk man pleas to lesser charge, no hate crime

UPDATE: Norfolk man pleas to lesser charge, no hate crime

A Norfolk man arrested on a charge of committing a hate crime pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor.

One arrest made when car is struck by train near Kimball

One arrest made when car is struck by train near Kimball

A Kimball woman was arrested after a car was struck by a train early Saturday. No injuries were reported.

No injuries reported in crash that temporarily shuts down I-80 near Ogallala

No injuries reported in crash that temporarily shuts down I-80 near Ogallala

I-80 near Ogallala has reopened after a crash temporarily shut down both directions between Exit 126 and MM 135. No injuries were reported, per NSP.

Camp Clark Stampede Rodeo hits century mark

Camp Clark Stampede Rodeo hits century mark

What started as a family's donation to support rodeos and the rural way of life has reached 100 years. The Camp Clark Rodeo was held July 4-5 near Bridgeport.

New report warns Nebraska must act now to meet rising energy demand

New report warns Nebraska must act now to meet rising energy demand

Nebraska’s energy system faces a critical turning point, according to a new report released by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation. 

PHOTOS: 2025 Kimball Car Show

PHOTOS: 2025 Kimball Car Show

The 2025 Kimball Longhorn All Class Reunion Car Show was Saturday, July 5 at Gotte Park, sponsored by GRI.

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.

Sun Shines on Norfolk's annual 4th of July parade

Sun Shines on Norfolk's annual 4th of July parade

The sun was out and shining making a beautiful morning for the 51st annual Norfolk Odd Fellows parade.

Widow of late long-time Kimball teacher pays tribute to him during All Class Reunion

Widow of late long-time Kimball teacher pays tribute to him during All Class Reunion

The widow of long-time Kimball teacher Don Meyer is giving away his handcrafted crystal glass creations as a way to pay tribute to him.

Sidney's Downtown Sounds

Sidney's Downtown Sounds

Sidney's free summer concert series returns to Hickory Street Square with an expanded schedule on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 2025. 

ALLO Fiber confirms dozens of employee layoffs across Nebraska

ALLO Fiber confirms dozens of employee layoffs across Nebraska

ALLO Fiber reduced its workforce by 9% across the six states it serves on Wednesday.

On opposite sides of the Nebraska-Kansas border, two towns celebrate longstanding Independence Day traditions

On opposite sides of the Nebraska-Kansas border, two towns celebrate longstanding Independence Day traditions

The towns of Hanover and Fairbury are both once again celebrating Fourth of July weekend with the latest installments of long-running traditions - both of which will still be in action on Saturday ahead of a fireworks display Saturday night.

Kimball celebrates Fourth of July, All Class Reunion

Kimball celebrates Fourth of July, All Class Reunion

Friday morning was packed with fun at Gotte Park as the community gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 2025 Kimball Longhorn All Class Reunion.

State Patrol: Make sober driving a priority over Independence Day weekend

State Patrol: Make sober driving a priority over Independence Day weekend

The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Independence Day weekend. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be on patrol across the state, working to keep roadways safe.

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

Kimball hosts inaugural Cruisin’ Night to kickoff all-class reunion weekend

Kimball hosts inaugural Cruisin’ Night to kickoff all-class reunion weekend

Thursday marked the first 104.3 KIMB Cruisin’ Night and was the first of several days of fun for the community heading into the holiday weekend. 

U.S. flags retired in Chappell ceremony

U.S. flags retired in Chappell ceremony

The Chappell community hosted a flag retirement ceremony Thursday afternoon. The service is solemn, but also hopeful as each flag is replaced with a new one.

Plea agreement reached in Myers child abuse case, expected in Vieselmeyer-Scheets sexual assault case: district court roundup

Plea agreement reached in Myers child abuse case, expected in Vieselmeyer-Scheets sexual assault case: district court roundup

Plea deals were reached in a child abuse case and a sexual assault case and opposite sentences were imposed in two unrelated drug possession cases in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday. 

Nebraska delegation praises passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Nebraska delegation praises passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Nebraska's three representatives in the House of Representatives voted in favor of the "One Big Beautiful Bill".

District 47 Legislative Update

District 47 Legislative Update

Independence Day is a time to reflect on the courage and vision of our nation's founders, honor our history as Americans and contribute to the future.

Grand Island seeks emergency aid following recent flood damage

Grand Island seeks emergency aid following recent flood damage

The City of Grand Island is actively pursuing emergency assistance through two government agencies in response to recent flood damage that impacted dozens of local homes and businesses.

Bond set at $50,000 for Chadron man accused of animal abuse

Bond set at $50,000 for Chadron man accused of animal abuse

Dillon McGannon appeared in Dawes County Court Wednesday for a bond hearing. on multiple animal cruelty charges.

Recent Studies show brain injuries from contact sports are more common than people think

Recent Studies show brain injuries from contact sports are more common than people think

Brain injuries related to contact sports have begun to rise following recent studies. 

Nebraska abortions rise 7% same year voters cement restrictions

Nebraska abortions rise 7% same year voters cement restrictions

The same year Nebraskans voted to cement an abortion ban beyond the first trimester into the state constitution, the number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose about 7.6%.

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

Kimball Police Department conducts Traffic Management Training

Kimball Police Department conducts Traffic Management Training

Police officers are out in town today practicing traffic management.

Bacterial diseases in dry beans in Nebraska: a potential problem

Bacterial diseases in dry beans in Nebraska: a potential problem

With the recent weather, growers may experience widespread bacterial disease problems in dry beans. Growers should be on the lookout for the major bacterial diseases.

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

A search is underway for a missing man in Blair

A search is underway for a missing man in Blair

BLAIR, Neb.-- A 60-year-old Blair resident is missing.

New Valentine fine art gallery brings color to cattle country

New Valentine fine art gallery brings color to cattle country

In a town better known for cattle than canvas, a new business is adding an unexpected splash of color.

Lincoln women charged on six accounts after armed robbery

Lincoln women charged on six accounts after armed robbery

LINCOLN, Neb.-- A Lincoln woman was detained by a SWAT Team after a shooting incident. Thirty-seven-year-old Lucretia Bryson was jailed on six different accounts. Most notably for robbing a man and shooting him on ‘O’ Street behind a convenien

Kimball woman sentenced in felony theft case

Kimball woman sentenced in felony theft case

A 49-year-old Kimball woman has been sentenced for stealing money from her place of employment.

Wind Gusts topping 70 mph cause damage in Grant on Sunday night

Wind Gusts topping 70 mph cause damage in Grant on Sunday night

Wind gusts over 70 mph damaged property and a grain bin near Central Ave. and West 1st in Grant on Sunday.

Rural Workforce Housing Fund plays key role in Ogallala’s growth

Rural Workforce Housing Fund plays key role in Ogallala’s growth

The natural beauty and welcoming communities of western Nebraska are attractive selling points. But finding an affordable home can be difficult for families looking to make the move.

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.

2025 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Awards

2025 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Awards

The City of Kearney, in partnership with the Community Redevelopment Authority and Downtown Improvement Board, is proud to announce the 2025 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program awards for 13 projects.

Two hospitalized after rollover crash south of Sidney

Two hospitalized after rollover crash south of Sidney

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover south of Sidney early Wednesday morning.

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.

Crete city council okays LB840 renewal plan; could be decided on ballot this year

Crete city council okays LB840 renewal plan; could be decided on ballot this year

After a preliminary plan to renew LB840 funding was approved by the Crete city council last night, Crete citizens could ultimately get to decide if that program gets another go-round in an election later this year.

Nominations now being accepted for '2025 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska'

Nominations now being accepted for '2025 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska'

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance is welcoming nominations for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition.

Nebraska’s Pillen among 17 Republican governors to oppose congressional AI moratorium

Nebraska’s Pillen among 17 Republican governors to oppose congressional AI moratorium

LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

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.

News Channel Nebraska launches interactive ag show ‘Nebraska Ag Live with Susan Littlefield’

News Channel Nebraska launches interactive ag show ‘Nebraska Ag Live with Susan Littlefield’

News Channel Nebraska is launching a new live, interactive program designed to connect viewers with top agricultural minds.

Schnase 1906 District unveils new entrepreneurship center in renovated Stein Building

Schnase 1906 District unveils new entrepreneurship center in renovated Stein Building

A brand new co-working and entrepreneurship space in Hastings is giving people from all backgrounds a place to network, collaborate, and formulate unique ideas thanks to a local organization. 

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.

UNK Football announces coaching staff additions and promotions

UNK Football announces coaching staff additions and promotions

UNK’s coaching staff will look a little different this season with new additions and promotions being announced on Tuesday.