Grand Island Fire Department making effort to reach Hispanic community
The Grand Island Fire Department is taking steps to connect with the city's growing Hispanic population.
Final beam placement signals construction milestone for Grand Island Casino Resort
The Grand Island Casino Resort is on track to open in early 2025.
Former regent Bob Phares, student Katie Cornelio speaking Friday at UNK commencement
The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its spring commencement 10 a.m. Friday at the Health and Sports Center on campus.
Hastings Aquacourt set to open May 25
Trainings and final preparations are taking place to open the Hastings Aquacourt Water Park on Saturday, May 25.
Buffalo County primary election: Clouse has big edge in legislative race, Shelton approves swimming pool bonds
A familiar face in area politics owns a big lead in a contest for a new position and other races are narrowing down their fields of candidates.
Adams County election results: Kenesaw sales tax passes, Hastings City Council races trim down
More than 7,000 Adams County residents voted in Tuesday’s primary election and influenced the future of government in the county.
Jay Beckby, Jacque Cranson advance in Hastings mayoral race
Jay Beckby and Jacque Cranson appear poised to advance to the general election in the race to become the next Hastings mayor.
Central Nebraska Election Results 2024
Nebraskans are deciding who will advance to November’s general election.
Judge sets bond at $2 million in Clay County murder case
A Nebraska man accused of killing a woman two years ago is facing a seven-figure bond.
Kearney Cinema 8 set to close one year after major renovation
Just one year after reopening following a massive renovation, Kearney Cinema 8 is set to close.
Hastings Mayor Guide: Holling, Hartmann, Cranson, Hitesman, and Beckby seeking top city government spot
HASTINGS MAYOR GUIDE: Primary Elections are next Tuesday, May 14. View our profiles of the five candidates running for Hastings Mayor here.
UNK degrees for 702 to be conferred at Friday spring commencement
Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 702 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.
Man arrested in case involving stolen car, police chase, restaurant assault
A Nebraska man is behind bars after police say he drove a stolen car, ran away from police and hit a restaurant employee.
Hastings College secures $1.1 million for Jack Osborne Track Complex upgrades
Hastings College is moving forward with plans for a more than $1 million upgrade to its track and field facility.
Branding a tradition for families in Nebraska’s cow business
As the five horseback riders disappeared behind a pasture hill on a blustery late April morning, a meadowlark sang in the rustling tall grass.
Construction begins on Geothermal HVAC project at Hastings High School
Construction is underway on a geothermal heating and air conditioning project at Hastings High School.
Nebraska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Hastings viaduct case
The saga surrounding a now-demolished viaduct in Hastings is in the hands of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Forgetting your ID to vote in Tuesday's Primaries could cause delays in official results
A valid ID is required to vote in Tuesday's election. If you forget yours, you can still vote, but election officials warn it could delay official results.
Stuhr Museum to offer free admission to military personnel, families this summer
A museum in Grand Island will offer free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.
CHI St. Francis honors volunteers of the year, announces lifetime achievement awards
Cathy Osborn and Ruth Steinkruger were named Volunteers of the Year and Sister Ann Ference and Sister Carole Wakefield received the Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jay Beckby: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile
Our fifth and final Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile features Jay Beckby, a local business owner who owns several businesses in the Hastings and surrounding areas.
U.S. Postal Service to move mail processing center from North Platte to Denver
The United States Postal Service has decided it will transfer operations of the North Platte Mail Processing and Distribution Center to Denver, and convert the North Platte facility to a Local Processing Center.
'A year of firsts': Adams Central Baseball headed to state for first time in program history
Adams Central clinched a wildcard spot to make it to state and to give their seniors the goal they’ve been aiming for since they were the start of this program just four years ago.
We all remember a teacher that saw something that others didn’t, that motivated us to do better, that taught us something.
Hastings College student-athletes, teams recognized at BESPY Awards
Dozens of Bronco athletes and teams are receiving recognition for their excellence in sports during the 2023-24 schoolyear.
NU Foundation moving to UNK Regional Engagement Center, plans to sell UNK Alumni House
The University of Nebraska Foundation is planning to sell the UNK Alumni House as part of its transition to using space at the new Regional Engagement Center.
Discussions continue for courthouse plans, construction manager at risk approved
Discussions continue at the Board of Commissioners in Hall County concerning the future of the courthouse.
Hall County Emergency Manager Jon Rosenlund wins statewide award
A central Nebraska official is being honored locally for receiving a statewide award.
Fisher Rainbow Fountain to turn back on this weekend in Hastings
A traditional sign of summer in Hastings is set to be ignited again this weekend.
Winning the fight against drug crimes
Richardson County sheriff says dealers shy about bringing quantities into the extreme corner of southeast Nebraska
Nebraska’s First Lady visits Kearney Public Schools
Nebraska’s First Lady is continuing to promote agriculture with school visits.
Kearney Public Schools plans $14.3 million in summer construction
Kearney Public Schools will be working on more than $14 million of improvements to its facilities this summer.
Hear Grand Island announces summer concerts series
Marking its eighth year, Hear Grand Island announced its upcoming summer concert series, which will include fireworks, larger bands, and additional activities for children.
Go Big Give raises $1,514,901 for nonprofits
The Go Big Event raised more than $1.5 million.
Give Hastings Day breaks giving record with $1 million+ in donations
Around 10 p.m. Thursday night, the online donation tracker spilled over the $1 million mark for the first time ever, to break the previous giving record.
Hastings Police warning Tri-City residents of circulating phone scam
The Hastings Police Department is asking residents to be wary of a phone scam involving a fake police officer.
Thousands flock to Doniphan for 54th annual Cornhusker Trap Meet
The 54th annual Cornhusker Trap meet is back in Doniphan. It's considered the 'state tournament' of trapshooting that marks the end of the trap season.
Go Big Give supports local organizations
Go Big Give returns for its 11th year, aiming to enhance the community once again.
Just for Kix Sidney earns five national championships in Minnesota
Sidney's 13 Just for Kix dancers earned several honors, including five team national championship and one duet national championship, at the "Together We Dance" National Championships in Rochester, Minn. .
Pirnie Inclusive Playground draws community for ribbon-cutting ceremony
The children of a Central Nebraska city are enjoying the newest addition to a local park: a playground.
Give Hastings Day 2024 wraps up at The Lark Thursday
108 non-profits in Adams County are set to benefit from the 11th annual Give Hastings Day on Thursday.
Newell Elementary reopens playground
Smiles were all-around for a grand occasion at Newell Elementary school this morning! The students have been looking forward to this moment for eight months — or 1,600 recesses — and today their patience was rewarded.
ALLO finishes construction in Kearney
ALLO's fiber network is now completely installed in Kearney.
Charges upgraded for Grand Island woman accused of fatal child abuse
A Grand Island woman is now facing a 'Child Abuse Resulting in Death' charge after a two-month old baby suffered irreversible brain damage while in her care.
Former UNK; Hastings College WBB head coach headed to South Dakota
Former Loper and Broncos women's basketball coach Carrie Eighmey has been hired as the new WBB coach at South Dakota, the university announced Tuesday.
Reports: Five tornadoes touch down in Central Nebraska on Friday
Five cities in Central Nebraska were the victims of five tornadoes Friday where winds measured as high as 145 MPH, and widths of a half mile wide.
Bigfoot Conference attracts people from all over state, outside the US
Despite the controversy surrounding Bigfoot and nonbelievers, the Bigfoot Conference is back for another year.
CHI Health St. Francis hosts donor remembrance ceremony, unveils new donor memorial wall
April is Donate Life Month and in honor of it, CHI Health St. Francis hosted their annual Donor Remembrance Ceremony Friday.
Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon
Supercells drop hail, include funnel clouds and tornadoes
Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on $30+ million addition
The hospital broke ground on a new addition valued at more than $30 million.
Central Nebraska sees decent rainfall Thursday; more rain, severe storms possible Friday night
According to the Hastings National Weather Center, as much as 5.23 inches of rain fell in Wood River, and 17 cities/villages saw more than three inches of rain.
Nebraska State Patrol SWAT unit arrests suspect in Milford
Incident ends with the arrest of suspect, who allegedly resisted
Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.
A community in Central Nebraska has come together and helped finance a trip to the US capital to commemorate one of its own.
Queen City Development cuts ribbon on new affordable housing units in Hastings
Two new 3-bed and 2.5-bath affordable housing units are ready to be occupied in downtown Hastings.
GIPS says Seedling Mile won’t offer kindergarten, students will attend Stolley Park instead
An incoming class of kindergarten students at a Grand Island elementary school will be moved to a different school next academic year.
$23,000 in gold, 900,000 Thai Baht stolen from Grand Island home, police say
Police in central Nebraska are investigating a burglary where tens of thousands of gold and Thai currency were stolen.
Bill Hitesman: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile
Bill Hitesman is a former college President and is campaigning to become the next Hastings Mayor.
Kearney City Council appoints Brenda Jensen as city manager
The interim city manager in Kearney is now stepping into the role on a permanent basis.
Grand Island names new city treasurer/finance director
The city of Grand Island has a new treasurer/finance director.
Central Community College esports team wins national title
In just its second year as a program, the Raiders esports team is bringing home a championship title.
Grand Island Public Schools Foundation awards $415,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024
A central Nebraska high school is helping dozens of its students with college expenses.
'Denim Day' promotes awareness of sexual violence nationwide
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month, and advocacy groups are asking people to wear denim to show support of sexual violence victims.
Separate crashes in Buffalo County construction zone leave one dead, others injured
A section of Interstate 80 in Buffalo County was closed for several hours on Sunday following two separate crashes, including one fatality.
'Agitated for greatness' UNK Football looking forward to 2024 season after annual spring game
"I'm excited where we're at, but I'm not satisfied, I'm still agitated for greatness," - UNK Football Coach Ryan Held after their annual spring game Friday night.