Tim Hackett

Sports Director and News Reporter

August 18, 2026Updated: August 18, 2026

By Trevor Steinmeyer

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Flood, Backemeyer talk Iran, fuel prices and trade in 1st District debate

Flood, Backemeyer talk Iran, fuel prices and trade in 1st District debate

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

State

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national crackdown

Czech President Pavel's trip to Nebraska concludes with joint presser alongside Pillen

Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

Jeffs Gone Mad debuts Teddy Bear Toss to help area children in need

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Sports

Class C2 #2 Cedar Catholic dominates rival Norfolk Catholic

Lady Raiders Fall at No. 3 Gering

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Waldorf preview

No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Mizzou in rescheduled Wrigley match

Michigan State Road Test Preview! Can the 3-0 Huskers Stay Undefeated?

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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