Author Archives: Brian Neben
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 20
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, Jan. 20. Reported Offenses: On January 20, 2026, a 76-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud in the 800 block o...
Jan 21, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Derek Rusher, President, CEO of Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, stepping down in February
KEARNEY - After eight years of leadership, Derek Rusher, President and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced he will step down in February. He will pursue a new opportunity as Chi...
Jan 20, 2026 Derek Rusher, President of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Troopers find 169 LBs of cocaine after suspect abandons vehicle in central Nebraska
AURORA - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located nearly 170 pounds of cocaine and arrested one person after an incident in central Nebraska last week. In the late evening of Tuesday, Jan. 13, ...
Jan 20, 2026 Nebraska State Patrol, Courtesy
Gov. Jim Pillen speaks on legislative priorities during stop in Kearney
KEARNEY - Governor Jim Pillen shared his legislative priorities with local leaders and community members during a stop in Kearney on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Gov. Pillen spoke at the Younes Conference Center...
Jan 20, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen shared his legislative priorities with local leaders and community members during a stop in Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Stone Temple Pilots show cancelled, Logan Mize concert rescheduled at Viaero Center
KEARNEY - Due to unforeseen circumstances the Stone Temple Pilots show scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Viaero Center has been cancelled. If you purchased your tickets at the box office or onlin...
Jan 20, 2026 melis82 / Depositphotos.com
Two Rivers hosting medication takeback event in Gosper County
ELWOOD - Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) is conducting a medication takeback event at the Gosper County Senior Center in Elwood, Nebraska, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. T...
Jan 20, 2026 Two Rivers Public Health Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Buffalo County Sheriff says illegal trash dumping on county roads is a growing issue
KEARNEY - The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office said that illegal dumping of trash on county roads has become a growing issue in the area. "County roads are not a dumping ground. Proper disposal options...
Jan 20, 2026 Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Schumer urges USDA to block closure of Lexington's Tyson facility
WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) demanded Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins exercise her authority under Section 203 of the Packers and Stockyards Act to block the prop...
Jan 20, 2026 The Tyson Foods facility in Lexington, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
City of Minden seeking resident feedback regarding community wellness center
MINDEN - The City of Minden is seeking residents' feedback about the feasibility of a City-owned community wellness center. Citizen feedback will help decision-makers identify the best path for creati...
Jan 20, 2026 City of Minden, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 19
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Monday, Jan. 19. Reported Offenses: On January 19, 2026, a 50-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1400...
Jan 20, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy