Madison County News Archives

“We think it's important to recognize the sacrifice that our State senators make”

Northeast Nebraska leaders "hit the road" to lobby lawmakers in Lincoln. On their agenda... road funding, education and the death penalty. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

Several more candidates have filed with the Madison County Clerk to run for office. via KTIC

“I think we can have a very high class race, so I wish him the best. And, like I said, my view on this is going to be I'll do everything I can to stay on the high road.”

Nebraska's former governor, who's campaigning to be the state's newest U.S. Senator, stumped in Norfolk, Wednesday. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

More than 300 people showed up to caucus in Madison County, NE Saturday. The turnout was well over the anticipated total of just 40 people. via KTIC

“The regular housing market of owner-occupied homes was good”

Originally published 12:27 p.m., February 11, 2008 Updated 12:27 p.m., February 11, 2008 The president of the Norfolk, Neb., Chamber of Commerce took time Friday to look back at the city's experiences after ... via Emporia Gazette

The Nebraska Supreme Court's decision unplugging the electric chair effectively leaves the state without a death penalty, legal experts said today. via Gretna Breeze

“That won't change because of this. What will change is the state must change its policy.”

The three men who killed Coni Johnson's daughter and four others in a Norfolk bank robbery will pay for their crimes for the rest of their days. via Lincoln Journal Star

Still not finding resolution over youth detention services for state wards, Lancaster County officials say they will look elsewhere to fill beds at the county's Youth Services Center. via Lincoln Journal Star