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Woman pleads not guilty to evidence tampering in slayings at Nebraska bowling alley
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A woman accused of helping dispose of a murder weapon in northeast Nebraska has pleaded not guilty. Kaylynn Sweazy, 27, entered the plea Tuesday in Knox County District Court. She is charged with evidence tampering, a Class 2 felony. On Feb. 20, Sweazy’s boyfriend, Alias...
Two drivers injured, 6-year-old in critical condition following crash in northeast Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A two-vehicle crash in northeast Nebraska resulted in two drivers injured and a 6-year-old passenger in critical condition, the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a crash at an intersection northeast of Norfolk around 3:50 p.m. on Monday. According to the sheriff’s office,...
Lincoln man breaks into family fun center and takes go-kart for a ride, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is accused of breaking into a closed business with two teens and taking a go-kart for a spin in Norfolk. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 19-year-old Bradley Tackett and two 13-year-old boys on Tuesday. Around 5:30 p.m., officers were called to Nor-Sports, a closed business with batting cages, bumper boats and a go-kart track.
1919: Hoese plans to double size of pavillion with addition
HARTINGTON - The price of gasoline is now 20 cents per gallon at the Oil House. HARTINGTON - Aug. Lubely and Henry Hoese have the cement walks completed in front of their business houses. May 4, 1899. HARTINGTON - J.J. Felber’s new 16x40 foot barn on the farm north of...
The history behind the white fire trucks at Norfolk Fire Rescue
NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - For those living or traveling in Norfolk, Nebraska, one thing you’ll quickly notice about the emergency response vehicles is, they are not red like you commonly see. Norfolk Fire Rescue has had white fire trucks, not the traditional red, for many decades. Assistant Fire Chief...
Local fourth graders learn all about Arbor Day
HARTINGTON – Last Thursday, April 25, was Arbor Day in Hartington and it was celebrated with the fourth-graders from both Hartington schools each planting a tree. This has been an annual event sponsored by the Hartington Tree Board in an effort to get young people more interested in trees, tree planting and caring for trees. It is a hands-on event with the kids all participating in planting a tree, naming their tree and agreeing to look after the tree for the years to come.
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