Norfolk Daily News

01/25/2025

SELECT: Maurice “Dion” Hood, 33, was sentenced by District Judge James Kube on Thursday to six to nine years in prison for attempted first-degree sexual assault, which carries a 20-year maximum punishment.

MADISON — A Norfolk man who sexually assaulted a woman at an apartment in November 2022 will spend at least the next 16 months in prison.

01/25/2025

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01/25/2025

SELECT: Among motions made by the board was amending the ranking system for the Urban Conservation Assistance Program and Recreation Area Development program. The election of officers for the upcoming year was also held.

The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District board of directors met Thursday evening.

01/25/2025

SELECT: Tahashaye Canty-Neely, 35, was sentenced by District Judge James Kube on Thursday to 12 to 16 years in prison for possession of co***ne with intent to deliver, attempted tampering with evidence and attempted child abuse.

MADISON — A Norfolk man who was caught with an assortment of drugs at his home last year will spend the better part of the next decade incarcerated.

01/24/2025

Services and notices for Friday, Jan. 24:

Leonard Kabes
Allen Tooker

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01/24/2025

SELECT: Angel Ibarez-Gaona, 31, who stabbed a woman and then months later struck her in the head with a firearm faces up to 72 years in prison after being convicted of three crimes on Thursday in Madison County District Court.

MADISON — A Norfolk man who stabbed a woman and then months later struck her in the head with a firearm faces up to 72 years in prison after being

01/24/2025

It was a series of lucky coincidences that led to the win, Kenneth Karel said. They’d been in town for a appointment and stopped at Didier’s for groceries before heading back to Clarkson. On their way out, Karel decided to buy a few Scratch tickets.

Debra and Kenneth Karel of Clarkson are the eighth and final winners of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2

01/24/2025

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01/24/2025

SELECT: Jamie Weldon, 47, was sentenced by District Judge James Kube to five years of probation and 90 days in jail for second-degree forgery involving more than $5,000. State patrol investigator Jeremy Hampton testified on Thursday that additional review of paperwork showed Weldon had forged $330,452.49 worth of checks. In total, she stole $400,432.52.

MADISON — A rural Madison woman who stole more than $400,000 from the Moyer & Moyer law firm over a span of several years was spared a lengthy incarceration term

01/24/2025

SELECT: Josh Moenning’s relentless work to improve the quality of life in Norfolk, along with his role in helping the city gain distinguished recognition last year, were driving factors behind his selection as a 2024 Norfolk Person of the Year by the Daily News and Allo Fiber.

Josh Moenning is someone who is motivated by seeing things accomplished.

01/24/2025

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01/24/2025

SELECT: With the triumph, the unbeaten Panthers moved to 16-0 on the season, including another impressive win over a 19-2 Wayne squad that has won four state titles in as many years.

“Our girls have had nothing but drive and passion and success on their mind all year."

At the Boone Central Invitational last month, the Norfolk High girls bowling team took down Wayne twice on its way to an invite title.

01/24/2025

SELECT: Tori Maxey describes her and teammate Laila Cuevas as “the last of the OGs” on the Norfolk High girls wrestling team.

After Thursday’s home triangular against Papillion-La Vista and Omaha Marian, the duo can also be called the inaugural members of the Panthers’ 100-career win club.

Tori Maxey describes her and teammate Laila Cuevas as “the last of the OGs” on the Norfolk High girls wrestling team.

01/24/2025

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01/24/2025

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01/24/2025

SELECT: The Blue Devils haven’t missed a beat so far, starting their campaign at 14-2 to claim the top Class C spot in the area ratings for the first time this year. An offseason idea has helped spur the team’s hot start.

With only three players that had serious varsity experience on its roster, Wayne seemed as though it might need a year to rebuild following a 21-6 season.

01/24/2025

SELECT: Jim Wiehn, department captain, said prices are going up. The unit purchased in 2019 cost $279,000, including a defibrillator and power load and power cot. In 2024, that same unit would cost $424,000, and the next unit could cost as much as $528,000.

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