Author Archives: Brian Neben
The Lodge, longtime restaurant in Kearney, announces closure
KEARNEY - After reopening following a move to the south side of Kearney, the Lodge announced on Monday that they will not reopen following closure. In a social media post, the Lodge stated, "It is wit...
Jan 19, 2026 The Lodge's new location, in the former Skeeter Barns building, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Congressman Adrian Smith files for re-election
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE - Congressman Adrian Smith filed for re-election today to represent Nebraska's Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, reaffirming his commitment to fight fo...
Jan 19, 2026
Temperatures above normal mid-week, Arctic air returns next weekend
HASTINGS - Central Nebraska will see temperatures above normal by mid-week, followed by the return of Arctic air next weekend with a chance for light snow. According to the National Weather Service - ...
Jan 19, 2026 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Elections for LD 41 to appear on 2026 primary, general election ballots
NEBRASKA - Following the resignations of LD 41 State Senator Dan McKeon and District 4 Regent Elizabeth O'Connor, voters in the respective districts will elect a candidate to fill the offices on both ...
Jan 19, 2026 (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
52 Taphouse holds its grand opening in Minden
MINDEN - 52 Taphouse hosted its grand opening in Minden on Thursday, Jan. 15. 52 Taphouse is the second location of Upper Room Brewery, located in Kearney. The new craft beer experience has been under...
Jan 19, 2026 52 Taphouse located in Minden, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney receives rank in top 100 Most Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2025
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney has been recognized as one of the Top 100 most art vibrant communities in the country according to the 2025 Arts Vibrancy Index released by SMU DataArts. The National Cen...
Jan 19, 2026 The World Theatre on The Bricks in downtown Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Driver cited for DUI after single vehicle accident blocks train tracks in Merrick County
MERRICK CO. - At approximately 2:59 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, an off duty officer and a Merrick County deputy came up on a one vehicle accident on Highway 30 and 4th Road in rural Merrick County. The...
Jan 19, 2026 Merrick County Sheriff's Office, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Sunrise Middle School second term Honor Roll
KEARNEY - Congratulations to these Sunrise Middle School Term 2 Honor Roll students. Middle School Honor Roll is calculated each term for 6th, 7th and 8th graders using all classes. Students earning a...
Jan 19, 2026 Sunrise Middle School, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Gallery: Heartland Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament - Boys
LINCOLN - Grand Island and Kearney battled through a tough Heartland Athletic Conference tournament of Saturday, Jan. 17. The teams placed first and second with Grand Island on top by 3.5 points 236.5...
Jan 19, 2026 Dave Weiler, Central Nebraska Today
Gallery: Heartland Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament - Girls
LINCOLN - Grand Island and Kearney battled through a tough Heartland Athletic Conference. Kearney finished 1st with 225 points and Grand Island finished 4th with 146.5 points. Photos by Dave Weiler, C...
Jan 19, 2026 Dave Weiler, Central Nebraska Today