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46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together
NORFOLK, Neb. - Children from across the Norfolk area teamed up with their parents and volunteers to learn how to fish at the 46th Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday at Skyview Lake. The Norfolk Lions Club partnered with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission this year to host the derby.
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'Custer on the Great Plains' to be presented at Winside Library
The impact of the Great Plains on Gen. George Custer’s – and the Plains’ impact on him – is the topic of Nebraska author/historian Jeff Barnes at the Lied Winside Library on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska. For...
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You Will Hear Footsteps Above You at This Nebraska Hotel Even When You Are on the Top Floor
There is a hotel in a small Nebraska town where guests on the top floor still hear footsteps coming from above them, even when there is no floor above. The building has been standing since around nineteen eleven. It started as a hotel, then became a medical clinic where many patients never made it out.
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Berens to headline final night of Great American Comedy Festival
The Great American Comedy Festival is set for next week with the final three nights scheduled for Norfolk’s Johnny Carson Theatre. Headlining the Saturday night gala is podcasting superstar Charlie Berens of Manitowoc Minute fame. Berens told News Talk WJAG he started show business the traditional way. "So, I...
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America 250 Quilt Trail Is Sunday
Take a drive on the 250th Quilt Trail on June 14th. Celebrate America’s Birthday by viewing beautiful quilts inspired by our rich history. See new and vintage quilts displayed by members of several local quilt guilds. Each quilt is a true work of art depicting our love for family, home, and country.
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Letter: Take responsibility for own mess-ups
As a Scout leader, we took the boys winter camping at Thomas Ashford Scout Camp in Homer, NE. It was in early December. The district had the leader teach about winter camping. The problem was there was no snow. They called us before we left to bring tarps, not tents....
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Great American Comedy Festival Returns Later This Month to Norfolk June 17-20
Norfolk, NE- The 2026 Great American Comedy Festival will bring four days of comedy, improv and magic to Norfolk from June 17th to June 20th in honor of late-night television legend and Norfolk native Johnny Carson. The festival opens on Wednesday, June 17th, with Regional Comedy Night at the District...
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Downtown Norfolk River Point District Concert Series returns for 2026
The Downtown Norfolk River Point District Concert Series is set to return for another summer of live music in 2026. The annual series continues to bring high-energy entertainment, local talent, and vibrant nightlife to River Point Square in the heart of downtown Norfolk. The season kicks off on Friday, June...
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Creighton woman wins 106 Kix's Backyard Bash
A Creighton woman is the winner of the My Country 106 Kix Backyard Bash. Qualifiers gathered at T.C. Amish Home on Saturday morning for the drawing of the winner: Rhonda Bauer of Creighton. Bauer’s prize package consists of a Cub Cadet X-T 1 L-T 42 riding lawn mower from Marx...
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Upcoming June Game and Parks events
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in June. Don’t forget to purchase a Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances. Junior Bluebird Program at Ponca State Park. Students...
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106 KIX announces winner of Backyard Bash
The winner of the My Country 106 KIX Backyard Bash was announced on Saturday morning. Qualifiers of the event gathered at T.C. Amish Home for the drawing of the winner. Rhonda Bauer of Creighton is the winner of the drawing. Bauer’s prize package consists of a Cub Cadet X-T 1...
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Great American Comedy Festival expands to fourth night to shine spotlight on regional acts
There’s just too much funny to contain the 2026 Great American Comedy. Festival to three nights. So, organizers have announced a Regional Comedy Night at Norfolk’s District Event Center on Wednesday, June 17th. The night will feature two shows First, is the District Debut, highlighting the Midwest comedy...
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Information shared on dealing with storm-related tree damage
Thunderstorms, tornadoes and severe windstorms are a common occurrence on the Plains, causing damage to plants and structures. Luckily, there are things we can do to make our landscapes more resilient and weather-ready. Follow these tips to help your trees and other plants stand up to high winds. This week's...