Author Archives: Brian Neben
Gallery: Kearney girls claim win over Lincoln Southeast, 42-27
KEARNEY - Kearney High School girls defeated Lincoln Southeast, 42-27, during the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 28. Photos by Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
Jan 29, 2026 Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
Kearney Assistance Fair scheduled for Feb. 11 at Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds
KEARNEY - The Kearney Area United Way, Nebraska Client Assistance Program (CAP-NE), and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) are partnering to host the Kearney Area Community Assistance Fair at the B...
Jan 29, 2026 Buffalo County Fairgrounds, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Central Community College sees enrollment boost at start of 2026 spring semester
GRAND ISLAND - Enrollment at Central Community College is up at the start of the 2026 spring semester. Total college-wide enrollment stands at 6,624, up from 6,359 at the start of the 2025 spring seme...
Jan 29, 2026 Central Community College Kearney Campus (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 28
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, Jan. 28. Arrests/Citations: On January 28, 2026, a 22-year-old Hastings resident was arrested on an Adams County...
Jan 29, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Multiple rounds for light snow possible late week, negative wind chills Saturday morning
HASTINGS - After the brief warm up mid-week across central Nebraska, there will be the possibility for multiple rounds of light snow Thursday through Saturday. Arctic air makes its return over. Accord...
Jan 28, 2026 Probability of snow accumulation over 0.1 inches through Saturday, Jan. 31, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
NSP investigating death of 44-year-old Roseland man in rural Adams County
HASTINGS - The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a death that occurred Tuesday in Adams County. Tuesday morning, NSP was notified that a person had been found unresponsive in a ditch in rural Ada...
Jan 28, 2026 Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
UNK graduate Amber Burson builds culture of strength at Lexington High School
LEXINGTON - Amber Burson views strength training as more than simply building muscle. It's a way to protect athletes, boost self-confidence and give students tools they continue to carry long after gr...
Jan 28, 2026 Amber Burson was recently recognized by the National High School Strength Coaches Association as the 2026 National Coach of the Year. She’s the strength and conditioning coordinator at Lexington High School, where she also teaches physical education, serves as an assistant athletic trainer and coaches multiple sports, including leading the powerlifting program. (Photo by Paul Pack)
Good Samaritan named America's 250 Best Hospitals ranking among top in the nation
KEARNEY - CHI Health Good Samaritan announced today that it has been named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. The achievement reflects Good Samaritan's commitment to clinical excelle...
Jan 28, 2026 CHI Health Good Samaritan (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney city council votes, 3-1, to approve new code amendments for short term rentals, downtown residences
KEARNEY - The Kearney city council voted 3-1 to approve new code amendments related to short term rentals and downtown residences during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The council had previously d...
Jan 28, 2026 bigtunaonline / Depositphotos.com
Kearney man initially charged with incest sentenced to 10-30 years in prison
KEARNEY - A Kearney man initially charged with several counts of incest and sexual assault has been sentenced to 10-30 years in prison. The 53-year-old Kearney man had been charged with four counts of...
Jan 28, 2026 Local Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)