Author Archives: Brian Neben

Kearney Volunteer Fire Department adds new member to their ranks
KEARNEY - The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department added a new member to their ranks after approval by the city council during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Fire Chief Aaron Jameson asked the counci...
Brian Neben Jan 28, 2026 Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

Gallery: Kearney defeats rival Grand Island, 66-32
KEARNEY - Kearney Bearcats defeated the Grand Island Islanders, 66-32, during the Tuesday, Jan. 27 game held at Kearney. Photos by Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today
Staff Reports Jan 28, 2026 Rick Tucker, Central Nebraska Today

Kearney High School first semester Honor Rolls
KEARNEY - Congratulations to all the Kearney High School students that made the first semester Honor Roll. KEARNEY HIGH SEMESTER 1 - 4.0 HONOR ROLL SENIORS Kade M. Abbey, Zachary J. Atchison, A...
Kearney Public Schools Jan 28, 2026 Kearney High School (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 27
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, Jan. 27. Reported Offenses: On January 27, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported an out-of-control juveni...
Hastings Police Department Jan 28, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy

Gov. Pillen joins AG Hilgers; signs order addressing illegal recreational synthetic THC industry
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen was joined on Monday by Attorney General Mike Hilgers as the Governor signed an executive order aimed at addressing the ever-growing and illegal recreational synthetic TH...
Gov. Jim Pillen Office Jan 27, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen was joined on Monday by Attorney General Mike Hilgers as the Governor signed an executive order aimed at addressing the ever-growing and illegal recreational synthetic THC industry, (Courtesy)

Nebraska State Patrol opens new Troop A office in Omaha
OMAHA - The Nebraska State Patrol office in Omaha, representing Troop A, has moved to a new location. The new Troop A office is located at 7200 World Communications Drive, Omaha, NE, 68122, near the i...
Nebraska State Patrol Jan 27, 2026 Nebraska State Patrol, Courtesy

Former Lincoln area therapist sentenced for Medicaid fraud
LINCOLN - A former Lincoln area mental health therapist was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay more than $47,000 in restitution for defrauding Nebraska Medicaid. Sheree Burney, a...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Office Jan 27, 2026 Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)

Lexington Community Relief Assistance interviews temporarily paused
LEXINGTON - The Lexington Community Foundation has temporarily paused intake interviews for Community Relief Assistance while we evaluate current funding capacity. This pause allows use to responsibil...
Lexington Community Foundation Jan 27, 2026 Lexington Community Relief Support, (Courtesy)

Buffalo County commissioners vote to end commercial pasture spraying
KEARNEY - Commercial pasture spraying will come to an end after a vote by the Buffalo County Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Weed Superintendent Bret Stubbs appeared during the...
Brian Neben Jan 27, 2026 An Air Tractor sprays a field in Buffalo County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

Paul Hazard announces re-election for KPS Board of Education
KEARNEY - Citing proven results and a clear path forward, Paul Hazard announced his re-election campaign for the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education. Hazard pledges to build on a strong record o...
Hazard for KPS Board of Education Jan 27, 2026 Paul Hazard, (Kearney Public Schools, Courtesy)
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