1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (487+ words) Mayor Shane Clausen said the committee would review existing codes and regulations affecting residential construction and recommend ways to make housing development more accessible and affordable for builders. “The goal is to help the mayor and city council evaluate current…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1305+ words) John Lee Hoich and other partners cut the ribbon at a ceremony on Wednesday. Bill Harvey (from left), owner of Big Red Keno; Spencer Lombardo, PURE Property Management; Kaleb Blythe, partner; John Hoich, owner and developer; and Jenny Hausmann, property…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (785+ words) Led by a number of key contributors, the Grand Island Home Federal legion baseball team thumped the Norfolk Seniors in both games of a double-header Tuesday night. Blake Caspar totaled three hits–including a double–and four RBI’s combined in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (716+ words) Todd Moran of Omaha holds his son Barrett, 6, on his shoulders as they watch the parade on Saturday morning. Kids look for candy to be thrown during the parade on Saturday morning. Connor and Jessa McCarthy watch the parade with…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (971+ words) Evan Svoboda of Norfolk High after the class A boys 400 meter run. Coming off four Class A state track and field meet medals, including two golds, Svoboda is already back racing — this time against tougher competition. On June 20, Svoboda competed…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (272+ words) Norfolk police arrested a man early Tuesday following an altercation that allegedly involved a brandished weapon. Shortly before 4:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of North Pine Street for a domestic disturbance, said Capt. Michael Bauer in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (397+ words) The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and that means fireworks aplenty. Sean Lindgren, Norfolk’s fire marshal, said the Norfolk Fire Division takes fireworks safety “very seriously.” There are always dangers involved with fireworks, he said, including the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (261+ words) A Norfolk man is facing a felony domestic assault charge following an incident on Friday. The victim, a 20-year-old Norfolk woman, was located by Norfolk Fire and Rescue personnel at a separate location. She was observed to have significant facial…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (295+ words) The City of Norfolk has announced the appointment of John Robertson as its new finance officer, effective July 1. Robertson succeeds Randy Gates, who served the city for more than 40 years. Robertson joins the city after serving as vice president of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1290+ words) Addy Herman (left), host of the Omaha-based podcast “Quick Draw Comedy,” listens to Tyler Chappelear perform during a live taping of the podcast during the regional comedy show at the District Event Center in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday night. District…...