With a busy election season, it’s understandable people want to get the word out. Still, it’s important to remember the requirements when using yard signs to advertise the event or candidate. 

Section 27-323 of City of Norfolk ordinance states that a sign cannot be placed in any public right-of-way which means not in any park, terrace (the area between the sidewalk and the street), roundabout…

Beginning Monday, October 7, a portion of Pasewalk Avenue will be closed for concrete improvements, extending from Highway 275 to the…

The Norfolk Fire Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent).…

Concrete improvement work is continuing this week, and Center Drive between the two Sunset Plaza Mall driveways on the north side is temporarily closed.

The closure is expected to last for two weeks, weather permitting. Please use caution in the area and thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please contact Engineering at 402-844-2020.

The Norfolk Fire Division is proud to recognize two outstanding citizens, James Kelley and Steve Janssen, for their heroic efforts in saving a life. The two individuals were presented with Life Saver Awards after performing…

Beginning Thursday, September 26, soil borings will be conducted along 25th Street between Benjamin Avenue and Eisenhower Avenue as part of ongoing infrastructure assessments.

To ensure the safety of both the crew and the public, flaggers and signage will be in place to guide traffic through the area. However, intermittent lane closures may be necessary during the boring process, which could…

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded the Park & Facilities Development Award by the Nebraska Recreation and Parks Association for the innovative development of the North Fork Whitewater Park and Johnson Park project.

The…

The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce the appointment of Kylee Soderberg as the new City Clerk, pending council approval. Soderberg, who has been with the City since 2021, previously served as an Administrative…

The Norfolk Fire Division, in collaboration with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Division, will conduct a training burn on Sunday, September 22, at 3401 South 13th Street.

This exercise will involve an active house burn, producing heavy smoke and requiring multiple personnel and equipment. Citizens are advised to use caution in the area and be mindful of the increased presence of…

A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m. to mark the completion of improvements to Johnson Park and the North Fork Whitewater Park.

The event will take place at the new amphitheater stage in Johnson Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature brief remarks from local and state officials, as well as from donors who helped bring this project to fruition.