Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

The two highest-paid nonprofit employees in the state benefit from a bonus system criticized for incentivizing more medical procedures.

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

State

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30