The Norfolk Fire Division will team up with fire departments and other safety advocates across North America for Home Fire Sprinkler Week May 15-21.

In its fifth year, this unified effort educates about home fire dangers to civilians and responders and raises awareness about the value of installing fire sprinklers in new homes.

Home fires are a severe threat in every community. When…

Work is continuing on concrete improvements throughout Norfolk. Repairs on 18th Street from Bel Air Road to Imperial Road and south to the Prospect Hill Cemetery north property line is slated to begin Tuesday, May 17.

Traffic will be maintained to one lane and please use caution in the area. Work should last until the beginning of July weather permitting.

If there are any questions…

Work will begin Sunday, May 15 on thermoplastic line markings part of the completion of the mill and overlay project that began last year.

Affected areas will be at the Highway 81 and Omaha Avenue intersection on Sunday, Norfolk Avenue from 7th Street to the flood control bridge on Monday, and 7th Street from Madison Avenue to Prospect Avenue on Tuesday.

All work will be done in…

A full scale emergency exercise is set for Tuesday, May 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The drill will take place at the North Victory Road and Kaneb Road intersection.

The exercise will involve an ammonia leak and multiple patients. The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office will assist with placing electronic signage out as nearby roadways will either…

The Norfolk Water Division began its annual water main flushing program on April 18. Flushing will continue during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 a.m. the following day.

Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning. No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings. It is estimated that the flushing program…

Mayor Josh Moenning and Anna Allen, Assistant City Engineer, provide an overview into the Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project.

Embrace Park will be closed a portion of the day Thursday, April 28 for maintenance. During this time, City of Norfolk Park Division staff will be working on installing the shade structures on the equipment.

The park will reopen to the public approximately 1 p.m. Thursday.

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division at 402-844-2250.

The Norfolk Water Division began its annual water main flushing program on April 18.Flushing will continue during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 a.m. the following day.

Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning. No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings. It is estimated that the flushing program…

The public is invited to a Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project update Tuesday, April 26 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from BX-Civil & Construction and the City will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the Administration Building and enter through…

Anna Allen has been serving as the City of Norfolk assistant engineer since March 7.  She replaced John Cahill who moved to Missouri in June 2021.

Allen comes to the City with 13 years of experience in the civil engineering field. She has professional expertise in civil engineering, telecommunications,…