With classes shifted online and recommendations in place to social distance, kids have been staying at home without their normal routines, teachers or friends.

The Norfolk Area Good Neighbors announced Wednesday that it was temporarily closing its doors to the food pantry except to emergency needs.

Handwashing. Check. Social/physical distancing. Check. Cover sneezes and coughs. Check.

A sixth grade student from Pierce Elementary is making a difference by creating face masks for her local community.

In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic began, there are more people who need a little extra help keeping their families fed and healthy.

For millions of people, Easter morning church services are the highlight of the year. They look forward to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, which is announced by trumpets and celebrated with songs and takes place in a church sanctuary festooned in white and filled with f…

Directed health measures already in effect for many Nebraska counties have been extended to the entire state until May 11.

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department has been investigating two more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County.

The Stanton County Courthouse is now closed to the public. It is one of a growing number of courthouses to take the action.

People aren’t themselves when they are hungry.

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry held a town hall via conference call Thursday afternoon to answer some questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s a frightening concern for many people — there’s been a positive case of COVID-19 at a nursing home where a loved one is staying.

The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April’s bills are coming due.

New research from Northeast Community College indicates the public should continue to heed the call of authorities in practicing social distancing to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

The League Association of Risk Management (LARM) has announced a new program that provides funds to its members whose volunteer firefighters and rescue squad members are required to be in quarantine as a result of exposure in the line of duty to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A woman in her 70s with multiple underlying medical conditions has died from COVID-19, marking Madison County's first fatality from the virus.

The Norfolk Police Division will adjust its practices to protect both the citizens and staff in response to the COVID-19 epidemic.

The cotton masks seamstresses are making may not be effective enough for doctors and nurses, but they serve a purpose.

A woman in her 30s marks the first positive test of COVID-19 in Cuming County, health officials announced Tuesday evening.

A second case of community spread of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Norfolk, the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department announced Tuesday.

To further protect patients, staff and the community from risks associated with COVID-19, as of Tuesday, Faith Regional Health Services will no longer allow visitors in the hospital or clinics.

The 16th annual Christian Cross Festival that had been scheduled for June is being postponed until August or next year.

Police officers, EMTs, nurses, doctors and all first responders are on the front lines caring for everyone.

O’NEILL — North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in Todd County, S.D., because of Cherry County’s close proximity of Todd County.

Local schools are producing face shields to help the shortage of protection gear at Faith Regional Health Services.

A positive case of the COVID-19 virus has been reported in Antelope County.

A Norfolk healthcare provider tested positive for COVID-19.

Guidelines for testing for the COVID-19 virus have evolved in just a few weeks.

It appears the Norfolk community and the four counties in the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department already are adhering to many new public restrictions being enacted, such as no sit-down gatherings at restaurants and bars.

Faith Regional Health Services is expecting to face the full brunt of COVID-19 within the next month, and the Norfolk hospital is preparing its staff, patients and the public in the meantime.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Four more Nebraska counties are now covered by an enforceable order limiting public gatherings to 10 people as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state topped 100.

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A man in his 70s who lives at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center, 401 N. 18th St., in Norfolk has tested positive for COVID-19, the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department announced Saturday.

O’NEILL — North Central District Health Department officials provided updated COVID-19 infection testing results on Thursday morning.

More testing is underway to try to determine where the woman with the first positive COVID-19 test in Norfolk may have acquired the infection.

Lisa Moreno, Grant Elementary’s guidance counselor, said she couldn’t help but cry when she found out students wouldn’t be coming back to school for the rest of the year.

While stores, restaurants and school buildings are closing, Norfolk child care facilities are choosing to stay open.

About 150 people tuned into a virtual roundtable discussion held by the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Norfolk on Tuesday morning to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses in the area.

LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers advanced an $83.6 million emergency appropriation to battle the novel coronavirus Monday with no dissent and virtually no debate.