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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 · 4d
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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 · 4d
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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 · 4d
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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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Unoffical General Election Results in Wayne and Surrounding Counties

Nebraska- With another General Election for the midterms in the books, here are the unofficial results in Wayne county, and other surrounding counties, to start clarifying the results of the impact of this year’s election season. For Cedar County, Dwayne Schutt took the majority of the votes over Ben...

Wayne County, NE · 7d

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Notice, Estate of Kenneth G. Bode, Deceased, No. PR26-32

Notice is hereby given that on October 27, 2026, in the County Court of Antelope County, Nebraska, Barbara K. Bode, whose address is 84277 Highway 14, Elgin, NE 68636, has been appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before January 3, 2027, or be forever barred.

Antelope County, NE · 6d

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Norfolk City Council votes to purchase stockyards

The Norfolk City Council has approved the purchase of the Norfolk Livestock Market – 1601 S. 1st Street - for the amount of $1,040,025 from Nebraska Livestock Sales, LLC. During a work session in March, the council established priorities for the. next four years and the “Stockyards and South...

Norfolk, NE · 8d

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Flood Advisory issued for several counties in central Nebraska until 2:30 p.m.

AURORA — A Flood Advisory has been issued for several counties in central Nebraska as heavy rain is causing minor flooding. The National Weather Service – Hastings has issued the advisory for Merrick County, eastern Nance County, southwestern Polk County and central Hamilton County until 2:30 p.m. At...

Nebraska · 7d

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More Than Okay: Historic church, volunteers honor Platte County township

The Okay Church stands as a reminder of the Okay township, which used to consist of a post office and a country schoolhouse.

Platte County, NE · 8d

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River Point Gateway Arch celebration postponed from Tuesday to Fridahy

The City of Norfolk’s celebration of the completion of the River Point Gateway Arch and Illuminate the River Point project has been postponed from Tuesday to Friday. Community leaders will cut the ribbon at 11 a.m. Friday on West Norfolk Avenue between 8th and 9th streets. The project includes...

Norfolk, NE · 8d

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Pruss hoping for big turnout on election day.

Madison County Clerk and Chief Elections Officer, Anne Pruss is hoping for a big turnout in the county on election day. Pruss said 28% of eligible voters in the county cast ballots in the primary election. Pruss told News Talk WJAG she is looking for a much higher number on Tuesday.

Madison County, NE · 8d

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Norfolk Moves to Buy Vacant Stockyard for $1M in South Norfolk Overhaul

Norfolk officials want to spend just over a million dollars to take ownership of the long-abandoned livestock market property on the city's south side, setting up a City Council vote that could finally put the vacant site on a path toward redevelopment. The city plans to purchase the land at 1601 S. First St. from Nebraska Livestock Sales LLC for $1,040,025, with council members scheduled to consider approval on Monday.

Norfolk, NE · 9d

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Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

NORFOLK, Neb. — After visiting all 93 Nebraska counties, independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn returned to northeast Nebraska Friday for a final campaign push ahead of the Nov. 3 election. More than 50 people attended Osborn's campaign stop at the District Event Center in downtown Norfolk. He discussed...

Nebraska · 11d

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Wayne County Board of Commissioners to Discuss Maintenance Position and Nextlink’s Progress in Wayne County

Wayne, NE- A discussion on Nextlink’s progress in Wayne County is just one of the few things to be discussed at today’s Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting, taking place in the Wayne County Public Annex. Wayne County Treasurer Lisa Lindsay will be presenting Distress Warrants, along with...

Wayne County, NE · 8d

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Incredible weekend in Dakota City

I am honored to have been elected President of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association. Thank you to all the members who placed their trust and confidence in me. Your support means more than I can express, and I am committed to serving this association and its members to the best of my ability.

Dakota City, NE · 9d

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The IRS has pushed tax deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027 for storm and wildfire victims in parts of Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Washington, and to Jan. 7 in Knox County, Neb.

The IRS has moved federal tax deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027 for people hit by storms and wildfires in parts of Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Washington. In Knox County, Nebraska, the new date is Jan. 7, 2027. Taxpayers inside those areas get more time to file returns and make certain payments, with no late-filing […]

Wisconsin · 8d