Author Archives: Brian Neben

Museum of Nebraska Art presents "Nebraska Now"
KEARNEY - The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) presents Nebraska Now, on view through April 18, 2026, an exhibition celebrating the spirit of art and place across the state. Nebraska Now brings together ...
Museum of Nebraska Art Feb 09, 2026 Museum of Nebraska Art, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

Kearney High School to honor 2025 Boys State Track Championship Team
KEARNEY - Kearney High School will honor its 2025 Boys State Track & Field Championship Team during halftime of the Bearcats vs. Norfolk boys basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Kearney High S...
Kearney Public Schools Feb 09, 2026 The Kearney High Boys Track team with their state championship trophy (Corbey Dorsey / Central Nebraska Today)

Jury trial date set for Hastings in-home daycare provider charged with child abuse
HASTINGS - An eight-day jury trial has been scheduled in the case of a Hastings in-home daycare provider who has been charged with negligent child abuse in Adams County District Court. Jade Essink, 23...
Brian Neben Feb 09, 2026 Local Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)

Advisory issued for ice jam flooding in Hall, Hamilton, Merrick counties
GRAND ISLAND - Ice jam flooding along the Platte River has prompted the issuance of a Flood Advisory for several counties in south central Nebraska through the evening of Monday, Feb. 9. According to ...
Brian Neben Feb 09, 2026 Platte River channel in central Nebraska, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)

Red Flag Warning issued for parts of north central Nebraska due to fire weather concerns
HASTINGS - A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of north central Nebraska due to concerns over critical fire weather concerns. According to the National Weather Service - Hastings and North Pl...
Brian Neben Feb 09, 2026 Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions issued for parts of north central Nebraska on Monday, Feb. 9, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)

Lincoln Police working to identify human remains found in Saunders County
MALMO - Lincoln Police said Friday morning that human remains were found buried on private property near Malmo in rural Saunders County this week. Lt Dustin Romshek says the remains were discovered in...
KLIN Feb 09, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

Gallery: Overton defeats Amherst for FKC title
KEARNEY - The Overton boys defeated Amherst 58-51, at the Fort Kearny Conference Championship held at the University of Nebraska Health and Sports Center on Saturday, Feb. 7. Photos by Rick Tucker, Ce...
Staff Reports Feb 09, 2026 Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today

Joe Johnson files to run for Nebraska Legislature in District 41
KEARNEY - Joe Johnson has filed to run for the Nebraska Legislature, seeking to represent Legislative District 41, which includes Buffalo, Hall, Howard, Sherman, Valley, Greeley, Boone, and Wheeler co...
Joe Johnson for Nebraska Legislature Feb 09, 2026 Joe Johnson for Nebraska Legislature, (Courtesy)

Gallery: Elm Creek girls claim second straight FKC title
KEARNEY - The Elm Creek Buffaloes defeated the Overton Eagles, 40 to 39, to claim their second straight Fort Kearny Conference title. Photos by Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today
Staff Reports Feb 09, 2026 Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today

Gallery: NSAA State Wrestling Duals Placement Rounds
KEARNEY - The 12th NSAA State Dual Championships were held in Kearney at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 7. Placement for the teams included Class A:Kearney 2nd, Grand Island 3rd, Cla...
Staff Reports Feb 09, 2026 Dave Weiler, Central Nebraska Today
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