The City of Norfolk is thrilled to announce plans for a new gateway sign in the River Point District, aimed at welcoming visitors and enhancing the vibrant downtown experience.

To ensure the design reflects the community's vision, the City is seeking public input on the sign's design basis. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback by completing an online survey.

"This exciting…

The City of Norfolk is excited to announce that it has been awarded $2,086,412 in RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will support the planning and design of the Local Intermodal Network Connection (LINC) project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity, accessibility,…

The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous $15,000 grant from the Kansas City Royals Foundation, the charitable arm of the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball organization. This funding will directly support ongoing enhancements at the Kohler Softball Complex in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park.

The grant will be used to fund continued…

The Johnson Park Ice Rink has been closed due to rain and the resulting impact on ice conditions, and will remain closed until 5:30 p.m. Monday, December 30. The temporary closure ensures the safety of all skaters and helps maintain the quality of the rink for future use.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The 36th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program kicks off this week. Area residents and businesses are asked to bring any live Christmas trees to the northwest corner of the parking lot at Norfolk Fire Division Training Center (302 East Benjamin Ave.) starting December 26, 2024, through January 11, 2025, to be recycled. 

Recycled trees are scheduled to be chipped into mulch for use in city…

The City of Norfolk announces that Captain Chad Reiman and Lieutenant Josh Bauermeister will resign from their positions effective December 31, 2024. 

“Captain Reiman and Lieutenant Bauermeister have been integral to the safety and well-being of Norfolk residents, answering the call of duty for over 20 years,” said Norfolk City Administrator Andy Colvin. “We thank them for their service…

The City of Norfolk announces that Police Chief Don Miller has notified the City of his intent to retire, effective December 31st, 2024. Chief Miller has been on paid administrative leave since August.

"While no allegations have been sustained, I feel now is the right time in my life to retire from the City of Norfolk. I am proud of my 34+ years of service to the Norfolk Police Division…

Congratulations to Isahia Swan who was sworn in as Norfolk Fire’s newest firefighter during a badge pinning ceremony!!

The City of Norfolk will hold a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at 5:30 p.m. to finalize the process of filling the Ward 2 Councilmember vacancy.

Due to time constraints and the number of applicants, a subcommittee of three councilmembers was formed. The subcommittee consisted of the three most tenured members of the council. This number was chosen to avoid forming…

The Mid-America Economic Development Council honored Norfolk with two prestigious awards at its annual Economic Development Awards…