Category Archives: Hastings News
Hastings Family YMCA holds grand opening after renovations
HASTINGS - Following two years of renovations, the newly upgraded Hastings Family YMCA reopened to the public on Monday, June 17. There had been seven years of planning leading up to the moment of the...
Jun 18, 2024 jetcityimage2 / Depositphotos.com
Drinking fountain added for both people and dogs at Hastings Dog Park
HASTINGS - A drinking fountain for both humans and dogs was recently installed at the Hastings Dog Park south of Good Samaritan Village on South Elm Avenue (U.S. Highway 6). The dog water station and ...
Jun 17, 2024 New drinking fountain at City of Hastings Dog Park, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Conditional chance for severe weather today, Wednesday to be coolest part of the week
HASTINGS - There is a highly conditional chance for severe weather today, while Wednesday is shaping up to be the coolest day of the week. Rain and thunderstorm chances continue throughout the week. A...
Jun 17, 2024 Two cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur north of Holdrege during the evening of Sunday, June 16, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Chamber launches "90 Days of Summer" community events campaign
HASTINGS - The Hastings Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the successful commencement of its highly anticipated "90 Days of Summer" community events campaign, which kicked off on May 24, 2024. ...
Jun 14, 2024 Welcome to Hastings Mural, (Dallas Nau, Central Nebraska Today)
A St. closure in Hastings on Friday for water main cleaning
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings announced a street closure on Friday. A Street between Boston and New York avenues will be closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 14, for the cleaning of a new water main...
Jun 14, 2024 A St. closure on Friday, June 14, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Gov. Pillen gears up for next property tax town halls, includes stop in Hastings
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen is gearing up for his next group of property tax town halls. During the week of June 17 - 21, he will visit the following communities: South Sioux City, Wayne, O'Neill, A...
Jun 14, 2024 Governor Jim Pillen, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Central Nebraska students part of Hastings College's Open Space arts immersion experience
HASTINGS - Hastings College will welcome 32 students to campus as part of its Open Space for the Visual and Performing Arts immersion experience on Tuesday, June 18. Open Space concludes Saturday, Jun...
Jun 13, 2024 Hastings College (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Test of Well 8 in Hastings reveals high nitrate levels
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings was notified on June 11 by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy that a sample taken June 10 showed Hastings Municipal Well 481 (Well 8), at 12th Street and...
Jun 12, 2024 Well 8 in Hastings, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Temperatures to reach the 90s today, severe weather possible Friday
HASTINGS - The summer heat arrives today and Thursday as temperatures are expected to reach the 90s and the heat index will hit the 100s. According to the National Weather Service - Hastings, a weak s...
Jun 12, 2024 Pivot at sunset, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Community Theatre KIDS to present "Frozen Kids"
HASTINGS - HCT KIDS is thrilled to announce its latest theatrical adventure, Frozen Kids, featuring an extraordinary ensemble of 45 talented children ages 5 to 10. This captivating performance will en...
Jun 11, 2024 fergregory / Depositphotos.com