Author Archives: Brian Neben
Two suspects arrested in simultaneous operation by Lexington Police
LEXINGTON - On Thursday morning, March 5, 2026, the Lexington Police Department conducted simultaneous arrests operations on two subjects. Investigators with the Lexington Police Department had obtain...
Mar 05, 2026 (Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney Parks Department launches Statusfy notification system for field, facility updates
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney Parks Department is pleased to announce the implementation of Statusfy, a new notification system designed to provide timely updates regarding outdoor sports field and fa...
Mar 05, 2026 Kearney Parks and Recreation, Courtesy
UNK students share their stories during 'I Love NU' Day
LINCOLN - There are plenty of statistics that can be shared to highlight the impact of the University of Nebraska System. Nearly 50,000 students are enrolled across its four campuses. The system gradu...
Mar 05, 2026 Sen. Stan Clouse of Kearney, second from right, meets with UNK students Wednesday during the annual “I Love NU” Day event at the State Capitol in Lincoln. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)
Sherwood Foundation donates $1.1 million for direct support for Lexington Tyson employees
LEXINGTON - Immediate relief is on the way for Lexington families impacted by the Tyson plant closure, thanks to the Sherwood Foundation. The Sherwood Foundation's generous gift of 1.1 million dollars...
Mar 05, 2026 The Tyson Foods facility in Lexington, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
CNPPID board approves purchase of heavy machinery during March meeting
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's board of directors approved the purchase of multiple heavy machinery items and fleet vehicles at their monthly meeting on Monday, March 2 in...
Mar 05, 2026 Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, Courtesy
Head on collision between two vehicles occurs amid dense fog conditions north of Kearney
KEARNEY - A head on collision between two vehicles occurred amid a Dense Fog Advisory north of Kearney during the morning hours of Thursday, March 5. Around 7:30 a.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Depar...
Mar 05, 2026 The scene of the head-on collision accident north of Kearney near the intersection of Highway 10 and 175th Road, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Gov. Pillen signs classroom improvement legislation into law
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen, a strong supporter of K-12 education in Nebraska, signed LB653 into law today to improve classroom environments. The new law will provide school districts the flexibilit...
Mar 05, 2026 Gov. Jim Pillen, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Fifth flu death reported in the Two Rivers Health Department District
KEARNEY - Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is reporting the fifth death of a community member due to complications related to influenza during the 2025-2026 respiratory season. We extend ou...
Mar 05, 2026 Two Rivers Public Health Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Buffalo County Historical Society announces two new pop-up exhibits at Trails & Rails Museum
KEARNEY - The Buffalo County Historical Society (BCHS) is pleased to announce the opening of two compelling pop-up exhibits at the Trails & Rails Museum, each exploring powerful stories of place, ...
Mar 05, 2026 Trails and Rails Museum, Buffalo County Historical Society, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Heather Henson brings immersive environmental arts experience to Hastings Library
HASTINGS - Hastings Public Library is proud to welcome Heather Henson-puppet artist, philanthropist, and daughter of Jim Henson-for a one-of-a-kind, all-ages event at 4 p.m. at the library on Monday, ...
Mar 05, 2026 Hastings Public Library is proud to welcome Heather Henson—puppet artist, philanthropist, and daughter of Jim Henson—for a one-of-a-kind, all-ages event at 4 p.m. at the library on Monday, March 16, (Hastings Public Library, Courtesy)