Author Archives: Brian Neben
Gov. Pillen issuing burn ban for Nebraska through March 27
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires i...
Mar 13, 2026 Flames from an ongoing grass fire, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Evacuation order lifted for Farnam, southwest Dawson County
FARNAM - The evacuation order that had been issued for Farnam and southwest Dawson County has been lifted. Firefighting operations will continue in the area. At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13, Dawson ...
Mar 13, 2026 Burn scars of wildfires that broke out across Nebraska on March 12 visible from satellite, (College of DuPage, Courtesy)
Google proposes Nebraska data center requiring more power than all of Lincoln
Google is considering building a data center in Nebraska that could require more than three times the amount of power the entire city of Lincoln uses at peak demand in the summer. The tech giant would...
Mar 13, 2026 Google has three data centers in Nebraska, including this one in Papillion. The company has privately proposed a fourth in the state. Unlike the others, it would rely on a privately built and owned power plant. But in order for the plant to connect to the local power grid, state lawmakers must pass a bill proposed by the Governor’s Office. Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press
NDOT: Work continues on I-80, Cozad to Darr
COZAD - Weather permitting, work will continue March 16 on Interstate 80 (I-80) between Cozad and Darr, from reference post 221.46 to reference post 230.54, according to the Nebraska Department of Tra...
Mar 13, 2026 Interstate 80, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
State Patrol: Don't push your luck on St. Patrick's Day festivities
Safe driving isn't a matter of luck. Make your plans now for a sober driver if you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will be on patrol for impaired drivin...
Mar 13, 2026 danielt.1994 / Depositphotos.com
Dawson County real estate transactions, March 6-13
LEXINGTON - The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from March 6-13 Ruth A. Ostergard and Doak M. Ostergard, to Troy Bailey and Jeremy Kaiser, a portion of Gov...
Mar 13, 2026 Dawson County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KHS students recognized at Nebraska Educators Rising State Leadership Conference
KEARNEY - Students from Kearney High School were among those recognized at the 2026 Nebraska Educators Rising State Leadership Conference, held February 23-24 at the Younes South Conference Center. Th...
Mar 13, 2026 Kearney High School, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney man pleads no contest to first degree sexual assault charge
KEARNEY - A Kearney man facing two counts of sexual assault in Buffalo County has pleaded no contest as part of a plea agreement. Kenni Munos, 24, was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual as...
Mar 13, 2026 Kenni Munos, (Buffalo County Jail, Courtesy)
Adams County Fairgrounds announces 2026 fair concert lineup
HASTINGS - The Adams County Fairgrounds is excited to announce an incredible three-night concert lineup for this year's fair, bringing nationally recognized artists and high-energy entertainment to Ha...
Mar 13, 2026 2026 Adams County Fairfest, (Courtesy)
Farnam still under evacuation order as fire continues to burn in area
FARNAM - An evacuation order for the community of Farnam that was issued Thursday evening is still in effect as fire continues to burn in the area. During the afternoon of Thursday, March 12, a large ...
Mar 13, 2026 Flames from a grass fire in progress, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)