Eric McKay

Nebraska

News and Sports Anchor at News Channel Nebraska

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Norfolk Police investigating BB gun shooting

4 days ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

NORFOLK, Neb. - Authorities are investigating after a Norfolk resident was shot in the head with a BB gun. It happened just after midnight Tuesday in Norfolk. Police say they were dispatched after a caller said an individual had been shot in the head. Police determined a BB gun was used in the attack. Authorities say the victim has been uncooperative with them and declined medical treatment.
Midwest AcuTech teaming with Great American Comedy Festival as title sponsor

3 weeks ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

NORFOLK - A company with over a decade of serving customers in the midwest is throwing its support behind the Great American Comedy Festival. Midwest Acutech has agreed to be the title sponsor for this year’s festival, scheduled for June 12-14 at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk. “Our festival is completely community-run, staffed entirely by volunteers, and our community has been able to put on a world-class festival for almost two decades,” said festival executive director Pat Janssen.
State treasurer speaks out against property tax credit pause

4 weeks ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

UNDATED - As state lawmakers continue to fine-tune the biennial budget, a high-level state official is speaking out against a possible money-saving proposal. A senior policy adviser with The Platte Institute this week released a report saying Nebraska could see huge immediate savings by freezing Nebraska's property tax rebates for two years.
Great American Comedy Festival's Saturday Gala to feature nationally-known comics

1 month ago | norfolkneradio.com | Eric McKay

The 2025 Great American Comedy Festival will close out a weekend of laughs with a jam-packed slate of comedians from all over the world. Chip Chantry, Eunji Kim, Ali Kolbert, and Cameron Logsdon will be the featured performers of the annual Gala on Saturday, June 14th at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk. Chip Chantry is a stand up comedian and television writer. Formerly a 4th grade teacher, Chip left the classroom to pursue comedy and writing.
Saturday Gala to feature a talented group of nationally-known comics

1 month ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

NORFOLK - The 2025 Great American Comedy Festival will close out a weekend of laughs with a jam-packed slate of comedians from all over the world. Chip Chantry, Eunji Kim, Ali Kolbert, and Cameron Logsdon will be the featured performers of the annual Gala on Saturday, June 14th at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk. Chip Chantry is a stand up comedian and television writer. Formerly a 4th grade teacher, Chip left the classroom to pursue comedy and writing.
Development to bring new housing to Hartington

1 month ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

HARTINGTON - A northeast Nebraska city is seeing movement on some much-needed housing. City and state officials joined developers Friday in Hartington for a ground-breaking of the new Nordby Housing Project. The 12-unit development will feature rent-to-own homes built near Highway 84 on the east side of town. City leaders said Friday they hope the development will provide opportunities for not only new residents to Hartington, but also those who've called Cedar County home for decades.
Kiwanis hosts record-breaking youth track meet

1 month ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

NORFOLK - This time of year, kids are getting a bit of cabin fever, and an event in Norfolk got hundreds of kids outside to burn off some of that excess energy. The 43rd-annual Norfolk Youth Track Meet was held at the Johnny Carson Field on Friday. The event is organized by the Norfolk Kiwanis Club. It's designed to get kids up to 6th grade involved in track - with field events, sprint and hurdle races, and even a 400-meter run.
Small schools shine at Norfolk Track Classic

1 month ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

NORFOLK - At one of the biggest track and field meets in Nebraska, small schools were the stars of the show. The 31st Annual Norfolk Track Classic was held at the Johnny Carson Field in Norfolk. The invite-only meet features athletes from all six classes competing against each other. Some of the smallest schools came away with the most impressive performances. West Holt set new meet records in both the boys and girls 4x400 meter relays.
Diverse group of comedians to be featured at Great American Comedy Festival's Friday night performance

1 month ago | norfolkneradio.com | Eric McKay

The 2025 Great American Comedy Festival will once again feature a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, national comedians that would make man the festival honors proud. Five fantastic comedians will grace the Johnny Carson Theatre stage on Friday, June 13th – River Butcher, David Perdue, Amy Shanker, Adam Tiller, and host Chip Chantry.
Wayne State hires Briar Cliff coach to helm women's program

1 month ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Eric McKay

WAYNE - A Nebraska native is returning to his home state to take over the women's basketball program at Wayne State College. College officials announced Wednesday that Brian Ortmeier has been tabbed as the 12th coach in program history. Ortmeier comes to the Wildcats from NAIA school Briar Cliff, where he was 80-24 in three seasons. This past season he led the Chargers to the NAIA national semifinals. Prior to his arrival Briar Cliff had never won a conference title in women's basketball.