Author Archives: Brian Neben
State Fair sets aside day to honor Nebraska veterans
GRAND ISLAND - Veterans will take center stage during the final day of the Nebraska State Fair, Monday, Sept. 4. "We moved Veteran's Day to Labor Day after getting feedback from many vets last year," ...
Aug 23, 2023 Southern Arkansas University / CC
Sen. Ricketts announces campaign for 2024 Senate election
KEARNEY - Senator Pete Ricketts announced his campaign kickoff for the 2024 Senate election at KAAPA Ethanol in Kearney on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Ricketts, the 40th Governor of Nebraska, left office afte...
Aug 23, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Kearney police investigate a rumor of an active shooter plan
KEARNEY - On Tuesday Aug. 22, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., the Kearney Police Department took a report in reference to information about a potential threat toward multiple Kearney Public Schools, Un...
Aug 23, 2023
Two new Kearney Police Department officers sworn in
KEARNEY - Two new Kearney Police Department officers were sworn into service during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Chief Bryan Waugh introduced the new members of the KPD, Officers Gran...
Aug 23, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media. Left to right: Officer Michael Reeves and Officer Grant Buschkoetter.
Three arrested in Norfolk narcotics investigation
NORFOLK - Nebraska State Patrol investigators, with the assistance of the Norfolk Police Department, have arrested two people following a narcotics investigation Monday. Monday morning, NSP investigat...
Aug 23, 2023 Office of Public Affairs / CC
Harmon Park Storybook Walk
KEARNEY - The Kearney Park and Recreation Department and the Kearney Public Library are conducting a Storybook Walk, at Harmon Park, on Sunday, August 27. Interested participants can come by anytime b...
Aug 23, 2023 Harmon Park, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
NSP arrests Central City man in child exploitation investigation
CENTRAL CITY - Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Central City Police Department, have arrested a Centra...
Aug 23, 2023 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
KHS students achieve National College Board recognition
KEARNEY - Kearney High School is proud to announce that several of its exceptional students have been awarded National Recognition from the College Board. This prestigious honor is a testament to thei...
Aug 23, 2023 Kearney High School (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Immediate closure of bike traffic on bike path of 30th Ave. overpass
KEARNEY - Effective immediately, the 30th Avenue Overpass sidewalk/ bike trail will be closed to bicycle traffic due to repairs. The area is open to pedestrian traffic; however, please use caution in ...
Aug 23, 2023 jon jordan / CC
Wyoming man arrested after motorcycle pursuit in Dawes County
SCOTTSBLUFF - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Wyoming man following a pursuit in Dawes County Monday evening. At approximately 8:40 p.m. MT, NSP was informed that Fall River County ...
Aug 23, 2023