Author Archives: Brian Neben
NRG Media hosts One for the Heroes event honoring military
TRI-CITIES - NRG Media radio stations hosted their seventh annual One for the Heroes event to honor active duty or retired military personnel and their families on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The different s...
Sep 21, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Grand Island
Next week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to Grand Island to make a major announcement about national rail safety and supply chain investments. Secretary Buttigieg will visit...
Sep 20, 2023 Pete Buttigieg
Husker Harvest Days 2023 delivered significant opportunities for producers
GRAND ISLAND - The 2023 Husker Harvest Days presented an extensive lineup of activities and events for farmers and ranchers this year, accompanied by perfect weather. Showcasing over 500 crop and catt...
Sep 20, 2023 2023 Husker Harvest Days, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Softball live streaming now available at Patriot Park Championship Field
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney is excited to announce a complimentary live-streaming service for softball games played on the Championship Field at Patriot Park. In partnership with Hudl, the City of K...
Sep 20, 2023 Patriot Park, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Renovations to begin soon on Holdrege Hy-Vee
HOLDREGE - In April, Holdrege residents learned that one of its two grocery stores, Holdrege Market Place, would be closing. A few days later, it was announced that Hy-Vee would be coming to Holdrege....
Sep 20, 2023 Phelps County Development Corporation, Courtesy
Aurora Middle School Teacher named Nebraska Teacher of the Year
AUROA - Scott Phillips, a 7th grade math teacher at Aurora Middle School was named the 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation today. Nebraska Commissioner of Education ...
Sep 20, 2023 Nebraska Commissioner of Education Brian Maher presents the Teacher of the Year Award to Aurora Middle School 7th grade math teacher Scott Phillips.
Small magnitude earthquake reported in Webster County
COWLES - If residents in Cowles or along the Republican River felt the ground shifting on Monday, Sept. 18, it was not their imagination. The United States Geological Survey reported that a 2.6 magnit...
Sep 20, 2023 United States Geological Survey, Courtesy
Structure fire in Grand Island being investigated as arson
GRAND ISLAND - The structure fire that occurred at 2105 Capital Ave during the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 19 is being investigated as arson by the Grand Island Police Department. Around 7:20 a.m., Gran...
Sep 20, 2023 Rob Swystun / CC
Gov. Pillen Declares September as National Preparedness Month
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen has declared September as National Preparedness Month in Nebraska. He is reminding all Nebraskans how important it is for individuals, families, and communities to prepar...
Sep 20, 2023 Gov. Pillen's Office, Courtesy
Open house to view temporary courtroom in Hall County
The Hall County Board of Commissioners will be holding a press conference and open house, Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Hall County Annex Building, 131 South Locust, to view the temporary c...
Sep 20, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today