Category Archives: Hastings News
Hastings College honors 138th graduating class
HASTINGS - Hastings College held its 138th Commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2024. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 219 undergraduates and five Master of Arts in Teaching graduates....
May 20, 2024 Hastings College held its 138th Commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2024, (Hastings College, Courtesy)
Severe thunderstorms possible late tonight, more thunderstorms possible through the week
HASTINGS - Severe thunderstorms will be possible across south central Nebraska during the evening and overnight hours, additional shower and storm chances linger through the week. The area west of Kea...
May 20, 2024 Thunderstorm over Kearney on Wednesday, May 15, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
911 calls taken by Campbell answering point now being routed to Hastings
HASTINGS - Effective today, May 16, 2024, all 911 calls that were answered by the Mid-Rivers Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) in Campbell have been routed to the Hastings PSAP and the Franklin Co...
May 17, 2024 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Hastings Aquacourt Water Park to open on May 25
HASTINGS - Trainings and final preparations are taking place to open the Hastings Aquacourt Water Park on Saturday, May 25. The Aquacourt is scheduled to be open noon to 7 p.m., daily through mid-Augu...
May 15, 2024 Hastings Aquacourt Water Park, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
In District 33 race Lonowski and Smith advance to general election
HASTINGS - In the race to represent District 33 in the Nebraska Legislature, Dan Lonowski and Michelle Smith, both of Hastings, will advance to the general election. Primary election results determine...
May 15, 2024 Nebraska Capitol, Courtesy
2024 Adams County Unofficial Primary Election Results
HASTINGS - Adams County released the unofficial results of the 2024 Primary Election, held on Tuesday, May 14. District 33 Michelle Smith - 922 Dan Lonowski - 833 Paul Hamelink - 385 Joshua Frederick ...
May 14, 2024 Adams County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Public Library kicks off 2024 summer reading program with block party
HASTINGS - Hastings Public Library kicks off the 2024 Summer Reading Program with a Block Party. The theme of the 2024 Summer Reading Program is "Adventure Begins at Your Library," focusing on finding...
May 14, 2024 The 2023 Hastings Public Library block party, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Derek Zeisler voted as next Manager of Utilities for the City of Hastings
Members of the Hastings City Council voted 8-0 during their regular meeting on Monday, May 13 to approve the appointment of Derek Zeisler to become the next Manager of Utilities for the City of Hastin...
May 14, 2024 Derek Zeisler, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Temperatures seasonably pleasant this week, on and off chances for thunderstorms
HASTINGS - It will be a seasonal temperate week in mid-May as temperatures will be in the 70s and low 80s and on and off non-severe thunderstorm chances will continue. Per the National Weather Service...
May 13, 2024 Brian Neben, Courtesy
Tri-City Runza locations earn company awards
TRI-CITIES - Runza locations in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings received awards during a company celebration. A Kearney Runza Restaurant team member was recognized for excellence at the company's a...
May 10, 2024 Runza Restaurants, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)