Cat in the Hat social media trend prompts investigation at Rock County schools

Rock County Public Schools is working with law enforcement after the district became aware of social media posts connected to a viral TikTok trend involving the fictional “Cat in the Hat” character.

September 9, 2026Updated: September 9, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Cat in the Hat social media trend prompts investigation at Rock County schools

Local roots keep Norfolk orthopedic surgeons serving their community

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

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

State

Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Cat in the Hat social media trend prompts investigation at Rock County schools

Local roots keep Norfolk orthopedic surgeons serving their community

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

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

State

Career Connections of Western Nebraska Annual Career Cabs to begin this month

Cat in the Hat social media trend prompts investigation at Rock County schools

Supreme Court sets Sept. 30 arguments over validity of K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure

TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11

Kearney Tackles Cancer Kicks-off Annual Shirt Sales to Help Local Cancer Patients

Kimball Health Services awards August Employee of the Month

Sports

GAME WEEK! Ohio preview on Nebraska Football NOW

New Faces in Key Places | Nebraska Football NOW

Sparked by return of Rautenberg, Milford cruises past Fillmore Central

Nebraska’s run game competition on full display in early season play

Unsafe court conditions lead to suspension of Nebraska Volleyball Wrigley Field match

Doane falls short against Dakota Wesleyan in first true contest of 2026 season

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April