Author Archives: Brian Neben

AXTELL - The Elm Creek Buffaloes defeated the Axtell Wildcats, 68 to 31, during the evening of Thursday, Jan. 15. Photos by Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today

LINCOLN - The Nebraska State Education Association strongly opposes Gov. Jim Pillen's plan to include $7 million for a private school voucher program within the Nebraska Department of Labor's budget. ...

HASTINGS - A High Wind and Red Flag Warning have been issued for parts of central Nebraska for Friday, Jan. 16. The National Weather Service - Hastings has issued a High Wind Warning that is in effect...

HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Thursday, Jan. 15. Reported Offenses: On January 15, 2026, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 50...

CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge Public School announced that it will be closed for two days due to widespread illness throughout the district. Cambridge announced that school will be closed on Friday, Jan. 16 a...

MCCOOK - The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an in-custody death that occurred at the Red Willow County Jail. Wednesday, Red Willow County Jail staff discovered that an inmate was unresponsive ...

NEBRASKA - During the month of December 2025, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation These 15 fata...

HASTINGS - The City of Hastings Development Services Department will hold two meetings to discuss the land use section of Hastings City Code and are looking for public input. The meetings will take pl...

LEXINGTON - Please be aware, scammers are back at it. We have received several phone calls from individuals alerting us to an active jury duty scam in the area. The scammer makes claims of missed jury...

LEXINGTON - A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of central Nebraska on Friday, Jan. 16 due to a combination of low relative humidity and high winds. The National Weather Service - Hastings ...