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Lincoln man convicted in Norfolk assault that hospitalized woman

A Lincoln man faces up to a four-year prison sentence after being convicted of two crimes on Tuesday in connection to a September 2025 assault in Norfolk that led to a woman receiving treatment at an Omaha hospital. According to the Norfolk Daily News, 44-year-old Ryan Schmidt, pleaded guilty to...

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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...

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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.

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Madison County Sheriff's Office K9 Woods to receive protective vest

MADISON COUNTY, Neb. — A four-legged member of the Madison County Sheriff's Office will soon have some added protection on the job. K9 Woods is set to receive a bullet- and stab-resistant vest through a donation from Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides protective equipment to law enforcement dogs across the country.

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Perfect storm of events drives diesel prices higher

Record diesel prices are creating new challenges for agriculture and transportation alike. Matt Wells, vice president of the Mid-West Truckers Association said higher fuel costs will eventually work their way through the supply chain. "Eventually what's going to happen is it's going to trickle down to the consumer and the...

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Norfolk veteran reflects on Hometown Heroes banners along Benjamin Avenue

NORFOLK, Neb. — Driving down Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk, you might notice 65 banners lining the street from First to 13th streets. It's all part of the Hometown Heroes Project, honoring local veterans like Steve Sehi. While the spotlight shines more brightly on former servicemen and women on Veterans...

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