Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

The City of Norfolk responded to a water main break Friday morning near the intersection of 5th Street and Norfolk Avenue.

October 16, 2026Updated: October 16, 2026

By Michael Shively

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Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

Norfolk’s police dog Kane retires after five years on duty

Norfolk’s police dog Kane retires after five years on duty

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

State

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Sports

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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

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