Presidential debates are simply job interviews where “we the people” are determining what a potential employee will do in any given situation.  Read more

LINCOLN - If you’ve been wanting to plant a new tree now is the best time to do so, not the spring. Read more

LINCOLN - The Next Generation Fuels Act was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association supports it. Read more

LINCOLN - Gov. Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services have announced this year’s recipients of the Governor’s Wellness Award. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Community Theatre’s season is continuing on with auditions for its second play of the season starting Tuesday. Read more

NORFOLK -The Norfolk Area United Way helps fund 23 Northeast Nebraska agencies including one that’s dedicated to improving your overall well being. Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Supporters of medical marijuana have launched a new campaign to place the issue before voters in a future year after the Nebraska Supreme Court blocked the measure from appearing on the general election ballot. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska is sending notices to thousands of felons informing them of their voting rights after learning that the state incorrectly notified an Omaha man that he wasn’t eligible to cast a ballot. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend. Read more

SACRAMENTO, CA - A new water management tool OpenET will soon be available to farmers and ranchers to develop and help maintain their water management plans in the form of an app on their iPhone or android. Read more

LINCOLN - Deer hunting season is upon us, but before you set up and make your way to the top of your tree stand follow a few safety tips. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Area United Way helps fund 23 Northeast Nebraska agencies including one that assists children and adults with learning disabilities. Read more

LINCOLN - As kids and parents navigate the uncertain territory of being back in school during a pandemic, a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study shows elementary teachers nationwide believe just 3 out of 5 of their students were prepared to advance to the next grade level after schools s… Read more

NORFOLK - As the temperature drops, insects and spiders will be looking for warm sheltered areas to spend the winter - like your house. Read more

NORFOLK -  The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District Board of Directors voted to officially declare a drought across the district at its meeting Thursday night. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska public health officials have confirmed 453 new cases of the coronavirus but no new deaths. Read more

NORFOLK - From a solar project agreement being approved to the 2021 Norfolk Area United Way campaign kicking off, here are some of the stories we covered for the week ending Saturday September 26, 2020. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Medicine says it will resume normal operations “in days” following a cyberattack that shut down computer systems early Sunday. Read more

LINCOLN - Current and future Nebraska National Guard members wanting to attend college will now have all of their tuition payed for thanks to LB 450 passed by the Nebraska Legislature this past session and signed by Governor Pete Ricketts. Read more

NORFOLK - A brown bag book sale is set to take place this weekend at the Norfolk Public Library. Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to extend federal government funding through December 11th to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. Read more

NORFOLK - An organization that provides support and encouragement to school aged youth is one of 23 agencies supported by the Norfolk Area United Way. Read more

NORFOLK - The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department has announced a second bat captured in Northeast Nebraska has tested positive for rabies. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Laurie Smith Camp, a longtime Nebraska attorney who became the first woman to serve on the state’s federal district court, died unexpectedly overnight at age 66. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts is doubling down on his decision to leave Nebraska as the only state that has discontinued emergency food assistance benefits that were made available under the federal coronavirus relief package, despite pleas from advocates for the poor. Read more

DAKOTA CITY - Nebraska State Patrol troopers successfully arrested a juvenile male after multiple pursuits in Northeast Nebraska Wednesday afternoon. Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jury selection has begun in the trial of a Nebraska woman charged with killing a 24-year-old woman who disappeared after a Tinder date. Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Prison officials say an inmate at a prison in Lincoln has been hospitalized after being attacked and stabbed by another inmate. Read more

There is a colloquialism in the rural south: “getten bove yor rasen”. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk City Council approved numerous changes to the official city code. Read more

MADISON - The General Election is November 3rd, but because of the coronavirus pandemic more people than normal have requested an early ballot and will have their ballot cast before then. Read more

NORFOLK - Those affected by mental health and substance abuse disorders can live healthy and rewarding lives. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. - The American Farm Bureau Federation and 13 state Farm Bureaus penned a letter urging lawmakers to support the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Read more

LINCOLN - An analysis released in June by the Nebraska Farm Bureau suggested Nebraska’s agricultural economy could face nearly $3.7 billion in losses in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic if economic conditions did not improve. Read more

MADISON - DeShawn Gleaton pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to charges against him in connection with the death of Hailey Christiansen of Norfolk. Read more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A special prosecutor says a white Nebraska bar owner who killed himself after being charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during May protests had been waiting to “ambush” people who were breaking into businesses. Read more

NORFOLK - Numerous people were cited at an underage drinking party in Norfolk early Wednesday morning. Read more

LINCOLN - Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has proclaimed Saturday as Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska during a press conference at the Capitol Tuesday. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Area United Way’s 2021 campaign is underway and one of the 23 organizations supported by your contributions provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk City Council approved some changes to the rules and regulations of the Norfolk Skate Park. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Planning Commission approved a request to have City staff prepare a conditional use permit at its meeting Tuesday. Read more

NORFOLK - Norfolk Catholic Elementary has purchased acrylic barriers thanks to a recent grant they received. Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state senator who is running for a new term made an embarrassing error in a recent campaign mail piece attacking his opponent. Read more

NORFOLK - A road in Norfolk is now closed and will be for a few days. Read more

This country has had political campaigns for its entire existence. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk City Council approved a Community Solar Project Agreement at its meeting Monday night. Read more

LINCOLN - A month or so ago it was announced temporary housing would be made available to health care workers that tested positive for the coronavirus so they wouldn’t have to go home and get their family sick. Now the same thing is being done for teachers. Read more

NORFOLK - A national memorandum of understanding has been signed to benefit nine Midwest community college’s students including Northeast Community College and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read more

LINCOLN - To promote National Farm Safety and Health Week locally, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Haskell Ag Lab is hosting numerous farm safety programs virtually this week. Read more

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Area United Way’s 2021 campaign is underway and one of the 22 organizations supported by your contributions advocates for children in the court system. Read more