Author Archives: Brian Neben

HASTINGS - After numerous wildfires broke out across Nebraska on Thursday, near critical fire weather conditions are expected on Saturday before light snow and negative wind chills arrive on Sunday. A...

HASTINGS - Republican candidate John Walz released the following statement explaining why he filed for the Nebraska governor's race shortly before the March filing deadline. "In the days leading up to...

NORTH PLATTE - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a crash that claimed the life of another person this morning on Interstate 80 near North Platte. At approximately ...

NEBRASKA -The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place political campaign signs, or any signs, on state highway and interstate right-of-way. Th...

KEARNEY - Kearney Cemetery officials are requesting that all holiday decorations and grave blankets be removed by Monday, March 22. Following this date, cemetery staff will begin a general ground clea...

HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Thursday, March 12. Reported Offenses: On March 12, 2026, a 68-year-old Grand Island resident reported a theft in the 1500 ...

KEARNEY - Area fire departments were fighting a grass fire amid Red Flag Warning conditions near Evergreen Road, along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks west of Kearney during the afternoon hours of T...

LINCOLN - The Elm Creek boys basketball team won Thursday's playoff game against North Platte St. Patrick's, 55-46. Photos by Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today

NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider 2026-2027 waterfowl hunting season recommendations at its March 20 meeting at Ponca State Park. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. at the ...

HASTINGS - A High Wind Watch has been issued for parts of central Nebraska for the evening and overnight of Thursday, March 12. The National Weather Service - Hastings has issued the watch for Valley,...