Author Archives: Brian Neben
Pillen issues statement on departure of NU President Ted Carter
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement, thanking University of Nebraska President Ted Carter for his service to the state: "It was four years ago that I first met Ted Carter duri...
Aug 23, 2023 University of Nebraska, Courtesy
Closure of streets for Destination Downtown
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney announces that Central Avenue from 25th Street to the north side of 22nd Street; Central Avenue from the south side of 22nd Street to 21st Street and 23rd Street from Cen...
Aug 22, 2023 The Bricks, Downtown Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Concert, wellness event to highlight Older Nebraskans Day at State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The Oak Ridge Boys, a Wellness Festival and "Backyard Farmer" will highlight Older Nebraskans Day, Monday, Aug. 28, at the Nebraska State Fair. "Older Nebraskans Day is a staple at the ...
Aug 22, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy
City of Hastings schedule of annexation
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings started the public engagement effort with the 43 properties previously identified as potential properties to be annexed into the City. Nebraska cities are required to s...
Aug 22, 2023 City of Hastings Offices (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Sunrise Middle School and KPD join forces for Second Annual Football Scrimmage
KEARNEY - Sunrise Middle School is excited to announce the upcoming second annual SMS Football Scrimmage and warm-ups with the Kearney Police Department (KPD), scheduled to take place on August 29 at ...
Aug 22, 2023
High temperature records tumble as heat wave continues
HASTINGS - Temperature records in Grand Island were broken over the weekend and they continued to tumble across central Nebraska on Monday. The Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport hit 106 d...
Aug 22, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
DED invites applicants for state READ grant program
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the READ Nebraska grant program. At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Legislature establish...
Aug 22, 2023 US Department of Education / CC
UNK students take first place in state broadcasting contest
KEARNEY - University of Nebraska at Kearney students won first place in two categories during the Nebraska Broadcasters Association's annual Pinnacle Awards competition. Presented Aug. 9 in Omaha, the...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy. UNK senior Traeton Harimon, left, accepts the award for best live sports event in radio during the Nebraska Broadcasters Association’s annual Pinnacle Awards banquet in Omaha.
West Nile Virus found in two mosquito pools in the Central District
GRAND ISLAND - West Nile Virus has been detected in the mosquito population of the Central District. Two groups of mosquitos tested this week turned up positive samples in Hall County. Mosquitos are t...
Aug 21, 2023 tanakawho / CC
Hastings Airport to host Nebraska Antique Airplane Association annual fly-in
HASTINGS - The Hastings Municipal Airport invites the public to visit the Nebraska Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association's 42nd annual fly-in this weekend. The Nebraska Chapter of the Antique Ai...
Aug 21, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today