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Benjamin Villas affordable-housing project 'coming along'

The Benjamin Villas low-cost housing project is coming along. That’s according to Rita Heinemann, the executive director of the City of Norfolk’s Housing Agency. Heinemann told News Talk WJAG progress always takes patience. "We're hoping to have a couple buildings to start leasing. The four-bedrooms will be ready...

Norfolk, NE · 1d
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Meister Sentenced in Custer County District Court

Sentencing was handed down on Thursday, November 12th in Custer County District Court for Jared J. Meister, age 40 of Rising City. Judge Karin Noakes sentenced the defendant to two years probation and ordered restitution be made to Mitch and Roxanne Huggins in the amount of $5,000. A plea agreement was reached in the case in October. At that time, in exchange for the charge being amended to theft by unlawful taking in the amount of over $1,500 but under $5,000, a Class I misdemeanor, Meister changed his previous plea from not guilty to no contest. In August of 2025, Meister pleaded not guilty to the original charge of theft by unlawful taking in an amount of over $5,000, a Class IIA felony. The case stems from an investigation into the disappearance of a blonde bison bull belonging to Mitch and Roxanne Huggins, owners of the Comstock Premier Lodge located in Custer County. According to information shared in court during sentencing, civil cases are pending in the matter.

Custer County, NE · 2d
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Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Drivers in downtown Columbus should plan alternate routes as Union Pacific temporarily closes two railroad crossings beginning Thursday. The City of Columbus said Union Pacific is closing the crossings at 23rd and 26th avenues in the Trackside District on Nov. 12 for work related to an ongoing railroad project.

Columbus, NE · 2d
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Montezuma grad accepts extension position in Burt County, Neb.

Madelyn (DeJong) Thompson of Montezuma recently joined the Burt County Extension Office in Tekamah, Neb. as the Water and Cropping Systems Instructor, serving Burt, Thurston, and Dakota counties. Originally from Iowa, Madelyn attended Iowa State University and brings experience in agricultural research, agronomy sales, marketing, and communications. She is excited to use her diverse agricultural background to support Nebraska producers, build relationships with community members, and strengthen the agricultural industry through education and outreach.

Burt County, NE · 2d

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Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department Opens Food Station in Wayne

Wayne, NE- The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department (NNPHD) is now operating a Food Station in Wayne to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity access fresh and essential grocery items. Located at 215 Pearl Street in Wayne, the Food Station offers items such as fresh produce, bread and other...

Wayne, NE · 4d

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A quarter of a century old: Newcastle-Vermillion bridge turns 25

NEWCASTLE, Neb. (KTIV) - Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Vermillion Area Chamber held a celebration for the 25th anniversary of the Newcastle-Vermillion bridge. “It’s neat to see generations of the people that were involved when it started, getting them together with like myself It’s only been a part of it. It’s been here for 25 years, but I’ve only been around for 20 of those 25 years living in this area. So it’s just neat to see them all getting together, being able to reminisce and talk about where they started and where they’re at today with it,” said Bryan Gotch, Mayor of Newcastle, Nebraska.

Newcastle, NE · 4d

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Pierce County 4-H Achievement Day Held

Pierce and Hadar, 4-H and Clover Bud Youth, back row, left to right: McKaylin Passyka, Brandon Thomsen, Elizabeth Venteicher, Joseph Gubbels, Alexandria Huwaldt. Middle row: Olivia Zautke, Adley Venteicher, Jacob Lyon, Sawyer Hinkle, Conner Gubbels, Colter Thayer, Hadley Hinkel. Front row: Harmony Zautke, Nelli Zautke, Kenley Venteicher, Kip Venteicher, Madeline Gubbels, Elijah Huwaldt, Levi Huwaldt.

Pierce County, NE · 5d

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USMC 251st Birthday Is In The Books

Wayne, NE- The Northeast Nebraska Marine Corps Association (NENMCA) celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps’ 251st birthday with its annual gathering Friday, November 6th, at the Norfolk VFW Club. The event held 35 attendees. Guests enjoyed a catered roast beef dinner provided by R & D Catering of Allen. Freewill...

Wayne, NE · 3d

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Our Picks For 4 Nebraska Drive-In Theaters Still Showing Movies Under The Stars

One Nebraska drive-in has been flipping on its projector since July 31, 1952. Its very first feature was a western called Cripple Creek. That screen is still lighting up summer nights more than 70 years later. The newer crowd is just as fun. One spot added a second screen in...

Nebraska · 6d

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Joy Center to host “Just the Messengers” in Veteran’s Day concert

Just the Messengers will have their “Sound of Freedom” concert Wednesday at Joy Center in Norfolk to help raise money for Veterans in need of housing. The concert will also have an opportunity at a raffle for four patriotic quilts made by women from Northeast Nebraska. Proceeds will go towards Bridgehead, a Holt County organization aiming to raise funds to build homes for residents as they transition back to civilian life and reenter the workforce.

Norfolk, NE · 5d

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Norfolk's economic development director urges consumers to buy local

Norfolk’s economic development director is urging Northeast Nebraskans to buy local. With the holiday season upon us, Melissa Garcia is asking shoppers to give local businesses a try. "Every time we invest in them, there's a ripple effect to that benefit," Garcia said. "So, if you think about where...

Norfolk, NE · 5d

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New additions in Riverpoint unveiled in ribbon cutting

Norfolk city leaders and community partners gathered on Norfolk Avenue Friday for the ribbon cutting of the “Illuminate the River Point” project featuring festoon lighting and an archway sign. Mayor Shane Clausen told News Talk WJAG the project had many more people involved than those within the city’s government.

Norfolk, NE · 8d

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Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

NORFOLK, Neb. — Another stage of Norfolk’s efforts to beautify its downtown area is complete. City leaders celebrated a ribbon cutting for the Illuminate the River Point project on Friday. The project includes the gateway arch and decorative festoon lighting. The project cost was $1.21 million. A Civic and Community Center Financing Fund grant from the state covered nearly all the expense, with the remaining $85,000 coming from Norfolk Vehicle Parking District matching funds.

Norfolk, NE · 8d

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Board Issues a Policy Statement on Rail Preemption

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has placed a policy statement on public inspection for the Federal Register of November 9, 2026. The document is Docket No. EP 791, “Policy Statement on Jurisdiction and Preemption Under the ICC Termination Act,” FR Doc. 2026-22811. It becomes final on November 9. The statement gives an overview of existing precedent on Board jurisdiction over transportation by rail carriers, and on preemption of conflicting state and federal laws under the ICC Termination Act, 49 U.S.C. 10501. It is meant as one place for concise explanations. It is not a set of new binding case holdings.

Norfolk, NE · 8d

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Traffic switch scheduled for highway 275 in Stanton County

Traffic on Highway 275 will be shifted to newly constructed lanes the week of Monday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. The switch will take place along an 11-mile stretch of highway extending from near the Highway 57 junction to about a mile and a half east of the Highway 15 North junction, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Stanton County, NE · 8d

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Downtown Norfolk Street Closures Planned for Holiday Light Installation

NORFOLK, Neb. — The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close sections of Norfolk Avenue in Downtown Norfolk during the week of November 9 to install holiday lights. Work will begin at 5 a.m. each day, with crews working their way from First Street to Sixth...

Norfolk, NE · 9d

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Nitrates in Siouxland’s tap water: a science experiement

Nitrates in drinking water have been a growing concern across the state of Iowa, bringing water quality to the forefront of many people's minds.

Siouxland, IA · 9d

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Johnny Carson Grew Up In Nebraska And His Hometown Museum Displays His Original Tonight Show Desk

An Emmy award and a Kennedy Center medallion that belonged to Johnny Carson sit in a small-town museum in northeast Nebraska. Not in Hollywood. Not in New York. Just a friendly museum surrounded by farm country. The King of Late Night spent his boyhood in this town. The museum honors...

Nebraska · 11d

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South Sioux City reacts to passing of school bond

A school bond aimed at improving South Sioux City Public Schools passed Tuesday night.

South Sioux City, NE · 10d

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Norfolk City Council, Board of Education winners announced

The Norfolk City Council will have four new faces when the new term begins. In Ward 1, former council member Dale Coy defeated incumbent Corey Granquist 930 votes to 810. Jim McKenzie took the Ward 2 seat with 1557 votes to Ryne Hoffart’s 1239. And Layne Roth will represent Ward 4 after tallying 760 votes to Jerry Keenan’s 621. Meanwhile, David McCart ran unopposed in Ward 3.

Norfolk, NE · 10d