Author Archives: Brian Neben
Heavy rains, large hail impact south central Nebraska on Thursday
KEARNEY - Severe weather can strike at any time, as was evidenced by the heavy rains, large hail and other threats that impacted south central Nebraska during the evening hours of Thursday, Sept. 21. ...
Sep 22, 2023 Brian Neben
Cutthroat, rainbow trout stocking to take place at local lakes, ponds
Cutthroat and rainbow trout will be stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. "This program emphasizes the urban and community waters sta...
Sep 22, 2023 Matthew McBrayer / Unsplash
Gallery: Severe Weather, Phelps and Kearney Co.
Sep 21, 2023 Brian Neben, Courtesy
Lexington Police warns about new imposter scam
LEXINGTON - The Lexington Police Department is informing residents of a new imposter scam that is occurring. Unknown subjects are calling people claiming to be a family member either in custody or in ...
Sep 21, 2023 Chris Moore / Unsplash
Pink postcards hit mailboxes, residents raise questions
KEARNEY - Those pink postcards have popped up again in property owners' mailboxes across the Tri-Cities. The postcards are the result of the "Truth in Taxation" law that went into effect last year and...
Sep 21, 2023
CNPPID to lower water level at Jeffrey Lake
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will lower the water level at Jeffrey Lake to allow cabin owners the opportunity for shoreline maintenance. The drawdown at Jeffrey Lake is sc...
Sep 21, 2023 Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, Courtesy
Nebraska Junk Jaunt to be held Sept. 22-24
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Junk Jaunt is set to take place Sept. 22-24 across the center of the state. The event is also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. "The Junk Jaunt is the largest garage ...
Sep 21, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Heartland DSC donates track chair to state parks
LINCOLN - Nebraska Game and Parks' all-terrain wheelchair fleet just got a little bit larger. The Heartland Chapter of the Dallas Safari Club, a nonprofit dedicated to getting youth outdoors, donated ...
Sep 21, 2023 Chuck Kopocis, left, of the Heartland Chapter of the Wildlife Safari Club, donates an all-terrain wheelchair to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Sept. 16 at Ponca State Park. Jim Swenson, middle, Nebraska Game and Parks deputy director, and Jeff Fields, parks division administrator, accept the donation. Jenny Wheatley, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
NDOT: Rail Safety Week is Sept. 18-24
LINCOLN - On Sept. 15, 2023, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 18-24, 2023, as Rail Safety Week in Nebraska. A tie-in with the national campaign emphasizing the need for awaren...
Sep 21, 2023 Jad Limcaco / Unsplash
Slight risk for severe weather this evening, Friday
KEARNEY - Severe weather chances have re-entered the forecast as the area begins its transition to fall. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible from early evening into th...
Sep 21, 2023 National Weather Service - Hastings, Courtesy