Author Archives: Brian Neben
Dawson County Assessor asks residents to plan ahead when mailing following recent USPS clarification
LEXINGTON - The Dawson County Assessor's Office is alerting residents and businesses that they should plan ahead when submitting time-sensitive mail following a recent clarification by the United Stat...
Jan 13, 2026 Dawson County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KHS honors legendary coach by naming track after Roger Mathiesen
KEARNEY - Kearney High School has officially named its track in honor of longtime boys track and field coach Roger Mathiesen, recognizing nearly four decades of extraordinary leadership, competitive e...
Jan 13, 2026 Roger Mathiesen, (Kearney Public Schools, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 12
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Monday, Jan. 12. Reported Offenses: On January 12, 2026, a 23-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 800 ...
Jan 13, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Gov. Pillen, local leaders break ground on Hastings Southeast project
HASTINGS - Governor Jim Pillen, joined by Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) officials and Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby, marked a significant milestone in Nebraska's commitment to safe and effi...
Jan 12, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen, joined by Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) officials and Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby broke ground on the the Hastings Southeast project on Jan. 12, (NDOT, Courtesy)
Dawson PPD board votes to retain officers
LEXINGTON - At its January meeting, the Dawson Public Power District Board voted to retain its current officers. Dan Muhlbach of Kearney was re-elected as President, Craig Wietjes of Riverdale will co...
Jan 12, 2026 Dan Muhlbach of Kearney, left, was re-elected as President, Craig Wietjes of Riverdale, center, will continue to serve as Vice President, and Page Peterson of Gothenburg, right, was reaffirmed as Treasurer, (DPPD, Courtesy)
Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
HASTINGS - Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings (621 N Lincoln Avenue). T...
Jan 12, 2026 Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, Jan. 19, (Courtesy)
Tex's Café new owners seek to maintain quality, affordable diner with new offerings
KEARNEY - A dining staple in downtown Kearney, has new owners and they seek to maintain the old school diner vibes while serving quality food that is easy on the wallet. Clayton and Morgan Lange are t...
Jan 12, 2026 Clayton Lange and his wife Morgan are the new owners of Tex's Cafe in Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Bad for ag: Axing of UNL's atmospheric sciences department will harm Nebraska, researchers say
In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms - literally. The first major flood hit in 2011. Three more came in 2019. The waters rose again in 2024 and ruin...
Jan 12, 2026 Floodwaters from the Missouri River in April 2019 destroyed grain silos and washed soybeans out of them on a farm in Bellevue. AP Photo/Nati Harnik
Dawson PPD 2026 work plan focuses on reliability
LEXINGTON - Dawson Public Power District takes pride in our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Fulfilling this promise requires online investment in our infrastructur...
Jan 12, 2026 Dawson Public Power District's 2025 Work Plan, (DPPD, Courtesy)
State Treasurer seeks to boost Nebraska's first-time homebuyers
LINCOLN - In the face of soaring housing costs, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has unveiled legislation designed to help more Nebraskans achieve the dream of homeownership. Introduced on th...
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