'I like the community the most': Carly Norberg competes in eighth year of Kimball-Banner County Fair

As 18-year-old Carly Norberg comes to the end of her fair days, she reflects on the importance of community over the desire to place in the events.

August 6, 2026Updated: August 6, 2026

By Kristi Shields

'I like the community the most': Carly Norberg competes in eighth year of Kimball-Banner County Fair

Carly Norberg and her horse are participating in the Barrel Racing event in the Kimball-Banner County Fair horse show.Kristi Shields

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

'I like the community the most': Carly Norberg competes in eighth year of Kimball-Banner County Fair

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

State

‘These kids are just on the loose’: E-scooters, e-bikes add new hazard on the street

'I like the community the most': Carly Norberg competes in eighth year of Kimball-Banner County Fair

Five Nebraska cases linked to Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers

Commissioners to consider 2027 mountain lion season

Gordon man tasered after alleged assault on law enforcement officers

Kyndal Reich takes home Pole Bending Senior Grand Champion

Sports

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities