Author Archives: Brian Neben
Maywood teacher accused of sex abuse of students sentenced to 90 days in jail
MAYWOOD - A former Maywood teacher accused of sex abuse of students has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and must register as a sex offender. Nicholas High, 29, of Bertrand, is charged with attempted...
Jan 15, 2026 Local Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)
Award-winning mental health speaker Brittany Richmond to address KPS middle, high school students
KEARNEY - Kearney Public Schools is proud to welcome award-winning mental health expert and keynote speaker Brittany Richmond to speak with students at KPS middle schools and high school on Jan. 21 an...
Jan 15, 2026 — Kearney Public Schools is proud to welcome award-winning mental health expert and keynote speaker Brittany Richmond to speak with students at KPS middle schools and high school, (Courtesy)
Search warrant results in drug seizure, arrest of two in Kearney
KEARNEY - On Jan. 14, 2026 around 7 a.m. Kearney Police Department assisted with a search warrant in the 300 block West Railroad Street in Kearney. TRIDENT (Tri Cities Drug Enforcement Team) served a ...
Jan 15, 2026 Kearney Police Department cruiser, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
NPPD board of directors elects officers, Central City native Wayne Williams to serve as chair
COLUMBUS - The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) board of directors elected officers during Wednesday's regularly scheduled meeting in Columbus. Elected officers will serve in their roles for a tw...
Jan 15, 2026 Wayne Williams of Central City, (Nebraska Public Power District, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 14
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, Jan. 14. Reported Offenses: On January 14, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700...
Jan 15, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Game and Parks seeks grazing tenants in central Nebraska
KEARNEY - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for early season intensive grazing tenants to graze along the Platte River for three central Nebraska Wildlife Management Areas. Dogwood WMA...
Jan 14, 2026 Cattle in central Nebraska (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
UNK finance students manage $400K investment portfolio
KEARNEY - At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, learning about the stock market goes far beyond textbooks and lectures. Business students put their knowledge to work by managing an investment port...
Jan 14, 2026 UNK finance students use concepts they’re learning in the classroom to make real investments through the William L. Bauhard Student Managed Investment Fund. From left, seniors Nolan Wetovick, Nathan Grabenstein and Connor Reeson say this experience helps prepare them for their future careers. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)
Kearney Little Caesars operator ordered to pay over $5,000 in unpaid taxes
KEARNEY - The operator of the Kearney Little Caesars location has been ordered to pay over $5,000 in unpaid taxes to the City of Kearney following a civil lawsuit Buffalo County Court. The City of Kea...
Jan 14, 2026 Former Little Caesars location in Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney city council takes up discussion on new code amendments for short term rentals, downtown residences
KEARNEY - The Kearney city council had their first discussions regarding new code amendments related to short term rentals and downtown residences during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The new cod...
Jan 14, 2026 bigtunaonline / Depositphotos.com
High Wind Watch will impact parts of central Nebraska on Friday
KEARNEY - A High Wind Watch has been issued for parts of central Nebraska for the morning and afternoon hours of Friday, Jan. 16. According to the National Weather Service - Hastings, the watch will b...
Jan 14, 2026 A High Wind Watch has been issued for the morning and afternoon hours of Friday, Jan. 16, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)