Author Archives: Brian Neben
Kearney man accused of creating child sex abuse material pleads no contest to amended charges
KEARNEY - A Kearney man who had been accused of creating child sex abuse materials has pleaded no contest to amended charges. Dylan Judd, 27, had been charged with two counts of visual depiction of se...
Feb 05, 2026 Dylan Judd, (Buffalo County Jail, Courtesy)
Northeast Elementary to host Blacklight Art Show: "Glowing with Possibilities"
KEARNEY - Northeast Elementary School is lighting up creativity this winter with a special Blacklight Art Show inspired by the school's 2024-2025 theme, "Glowing with Possibilities." The immersive neo...
Feb 05, 2026 Northeast Elementary School is lighting up creativity this winter with a special Blacklight Art Show inspired by the school’s 2024–2025 theme, “Glowing with Possibilities.” (Kearney Public Schools, Courtesy)
York County Sheriff investigating forced entry at bank in Bradshaw
BRADSHAW - At approximately 2:30 hours this morning (Thursday, Feb. 5), York County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a burglary alarm at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw. Upon arrival, deputie...
Feb 05, 2026 (Central Nebraska Today)
Buffalo County Historical Society announces 2026 scholarship
KEARNEY - The Buffalo County Historical Society (BCHS) is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, supporting Buffalo County students pursuing higher education while promoting the ...
Feb 05, 2026 Trails and Rails Museum, Buffalo County Historical Society, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
First pediatric influenza death reported in Nebraska
NEBRASKA - The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025 to 2026 season. Nationally, there...
Feb 05, 2026 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Hastings firefighters respond to structure fire at Brewery Loft apartments
HASTINGS - Hastings Fire and Rescue responded at 5:48 a.m., on Wednesday Feb. 4, 2026 to the report of a structure fire at the Brewery Lofts Apartments at 219 W. Second St. Firefighters evacuated the ...
Feb 05, 2026 Hastings Fire and Rescue Logo, (Courtesy)
Crack sealing on U.S. Highway 281 overpass in Hastings
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings Street Department began crack sealing and addressing other maintenance work along the U.S. Highway 281 overpass on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2026. Street crews are s...
Feb 05, 2026 The City of Hastings Street Department is addressing maintenance issues on the U.S. Highway 281 overpass, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Feb. 4
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, Feb. 4. Reported Offenses: On February 4, 2026, a 62-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud on Kingston Drive...
Feb 05, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Troopers find methamphetamine in I-80 traffic stop near Kearney
KEARNEY - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding 12 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80. Tuesday, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a t...
Feb 04, 2026 Nebraska State Patrol cruiser, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Two Rivers announces second influenza death of the season
KEARNEY - Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is reporting the second death of a community member due to complications related to influenza during the 2025-2026 respiratory season. We extend o...
Feb 04, 2026 Two Rivers Public Health Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)