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Madison County looking for a new bank

The Madison County Board of Commissioners this week voted to close an account with Equity Bank for the counties Insured Cash Sweep fund and is now looking for a new bank to take over the account. Board Chairman Troy Uhlir told News Talk WJAG the account handles a large amount of county funds.

Madison County, NE · 06-17
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Robertson appointed as City of Norfolk's new finance officer

The City of Norfolk has announced the appointment of John Robertson as the city’s new finance officer, effective July 1. Robertson succeeds Randy Gates, who recently retired after serving the city for more than 40 years. Robertson joins the city after serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations...

Norfolk, NE · 06-18
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USDA confirms first New World screwworm case in U.S. livestock since the 1960s

NORFOLK, Neb. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a calf in South Texas, marking the first confirmed detection of the parasitic pest in U.S. livestock in decades. The confirmation comes as livestock producers have been closely monitoring the spread of...

Norfolk, NE · 06-04
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'Perfect thing to have in our backyard' Norfolk considered for nuclear energy

Norfolk is a finalist for a small modular nuclear reactor that leaders say could transform the city's economic future.

Norfolk, NE · 06-04

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Nebraska Passport Program drives more visitors to local businesses

The Nebraska Passport Program has been underway for a month now, and businesses are already seeing an increase in visitors. "We are shocked by how many people have come in and are participating in this program," said Nancy Polodna, a worker at Sixpence Gift Shop in Norfolk. The purpose of...

Nebraska · 06-04

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Nebraska Panhandle farmers face devastating drought and staggering crop loss

Nebraska Panhandle, NE · 06-04

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Northeast Nebraska farmers race against time as extreme drought threatens newly planted crops

Concord, NE · 06-04

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Construction Projects Around the Nebraska Area Begin Today

Norfolk, NE- Multiple construction projects will begin today, with four projects around the northeast Nebraska area not expected to be completed until Fall 2026, or Spring 2027. From Laurel to N-116, work on US-20 includes concrete patching, asphalt paving and bridge repairs, with traffic controlled by flaggers and temporary signals....

Nebraska · 06-01

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Beef on demand: Nebraska farm debuts 24/7 vending machine

A Boone County, Nebraska, farm business has introduced a 24/7 meat vending machine to provide customers with around-the-clock access to locally raised beef products, according to a Norfolk Daily News report. The machine, operated by 2383 Farms in Albion, represents the latest step in the growth of the family-owned business,...

Albion, NE · 06-01

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Flood working hard for farmers

Nebraska first-district Congressman Mike Flood is working hard for farmers. That was one of his messages during a town hall on Tuesday at Norfolk’s Johnny Carson Theatre. A questioner asked Flood where Nebraska stands in what the questioner described as a – quote – “Trump world where farmers have hurt under both administrations.”

Nebraska · 05-28

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New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio

OPPD is taking another step to expand its generation portfolio with a new utility-scale solar project in Nebraska. The utility has entered into a power purchase agreement with Sandhills Energy for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Burt County. Expected to be in service in 2029, the project will generate enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 homes.

Burt County, NE · 05-27

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NPPD Identifies Four Nebraska Cities for Potential Small Nuclear Reactor Project

Columbus, NE- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed down the search, identifying four communities across the state as top choices for a potential small nuclear reactor. According to the NPPD’s siting feasibility study, the four communities include Beatrice, Brownville, Sutherland and Norfolk were deemed the best suited to...

Nebraska · 05-25

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Nebraska Agronomist Turns Farm Labor Struggles Into New Hiring Platform

Ashley Babl is an agronomist who also farms and raises cattle with her parents and grandfather near Albion, Nebraska. When she couldn’t find a solution to her family’s struggle finding farm labor, she decided to create one. “Sometimes, we need extra help on the farm, and the people...

Albion, NE · 05-23

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NPPD identifies 4 Nebraska communities as potential small modular reactor sites

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed its search for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor site to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk and Sutherland. NPPD has been studying possible locations for the next-generation reactor, known as a small modular reactor, or SMR...

Brownville, NE · 05-20

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NPPD Narrows Nuclear Reactor sites to Four including Sutherland

Sutherland, NE · 05-21

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NPPD identifies 4 Nebraska communities as potential small modular reactor sites

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed its search for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor site to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk and Sutherland.

Nebraska · 05-20