Author Archives: Brian Neben
Part of South St. to close on Jan. 13 for tree removal
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings Street Department will close South Street to thru traffic between South Minnesota Avenue and South Pine Avenue for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 13 to assist with tree r...
Jan 12, 2026 The City of Hastings Street Department will assist with the closure on Tuesday, Jan. 13 of South Street between South Minnesota Avenue and South Pine Avenue. The closure is anticipated to begin at 8:30 a.m. and go until 1 p.m., (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Lexington Community Foundation highlights relief support process for those affected by Tyson closure
LEXINGTON - The Lexington Community Foundation is providing clarity on the Community Relief Support intake process available to individuals directly impacted by the Tyson plant closure. Support servic...
Jan 12, 2026 Beth Roberts, Lexington Community Foundation Executive Director, speaks on the recently developed Lexington Community Relief Fund, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Journey beyond Earth during UNK Planetarium spring shows
KEARNEY - From distant galaxies to familiar night skies, the University of Nebraska at Kearney Planetarium is inviting the public to explore the universe this semester with a new lineup of immersive s...
Jan 12, 2026 Milky Way viewed from central Nebraska, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
St. Francis hosting community education session on Jan. 22
GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is hosting a community education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Conference Room ...
Jan 12, 2026 Presenter Anna Fruehling, licensed health coach, will serve as a guide for lasting health and wellness, (CHI Health, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Jan. 9-11
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11. Reported Offenses: On January 9, 2026, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported an ...
Jan 12, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Gallery: "ICE Out for Good" protest takes place in Kearney
KEARNEY - An "ICE Out for Good" protest took place in Kearney on Sunday, Jan. 11 to protest after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minn. The pr...
Jan 11, 2026 An “ICE Out for Good” protest takes place in Kearney on Sunday, Jan. 11 to protest after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minn, (Jordan Neben, Courtesy)
Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase: Broken Bow vs. Fort Calhoun
KEARENY - Fort Calhoun defeated Broken Bow 50-38 Saturday in the Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase at Kearney High School on Saturday. Photos by Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
Jan 10, 2026 Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
Gallery: Kearney High Swim Invite
KEARNEY - The Kearney High Swim Invite was hosted on Saturday, Jan. 10. Photos by Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
Jan 10, 2026 Eldon Holmes, Central Nebraska Today
KHS Boys travel to Colorado for the Rodriguez Tournament of Champions
COLORADO - The KHS boys wrestling traveled to Colorado for the Rodriguez Tournament of Champions KHS is leading the team race and they currently have 12 wrestlers in the quarterfinals. Photos by Dave ...
Jan 10, 2026 Dave Weiler, Central Nebraska Today
Grand Island Central Catholic boys rally past Stars, 54-50
GRAND ISLAND - Class C-1 No. 9-rated (NebPreps) Grand Island Central Catholic overcame a 12-point second-half deficit and rallied past Kearney Catholic for a 54-50 home-court win Friday night. Braylon...
Jan 10, 2026 Terry Douglass, Central Nebraska Today