Category Archives: Hastings News
Damage reported across central Nebraska after thunderstorms pass overnight
HASTINGS - Severe thunderstorms passed through south-central Nebraska during the overnight and early morning hours of Tuesday, April 16. A slow-moving low-pressure system ejected out onto the Plains d...
Apr 16, 2024 A shelf cloud from a thunderstorm complex passes south of Kearney during the morning of Tuesday, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
North Shore and U.S. 281 traffic signal upgrade finishing in Hastings
HASTINGS - The Nebraska Department of Transportation's contractor - IES Commercial, Inc. of Holdrege finished upgrading the traffic signals and placed them into temporary flash mode on Thursday, April...
Apr 15, 2024 North Shore and Highway 281, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Museum hosting SIP event on April 20
HASTINGS - The Hastings Museum invites the public to Spirits and Interesting People, 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday April 20 at Hastings Museum. SIP is a spotlight on cool careers and hobbies. It is a 21+ eve...
Apr 15, 2024 City of Hastings, Courtesy
Joshua Fredrick running for Legislative District 33 seat
HASTINGS - Joshua Fredrick is currently running for the Nebraska Legislature's District 33 seat. Fredrick started off his introductions by saying he is a veteran of the U.S. Army and noted his removal...
Apr 15, 2024 Joshua Fredrick, (Liz Macias, Central Nebraska Today)
Enhanced risk for severe weather across central Nebraska tonight, tornadoes, large hail possible
HASTINGS - An enhanced risk for severe weather exists across central Nebraska for the early evening into overnight hours with all threats possible, including tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. ...
Apr 15, 2024 National Weather Service - Hastings, Courtesy
Paul Hamelink running for Legislative District 33 seat
HASTINGS - Paul Hamelink is currently running for the Nebraska Legislature's District 33 seat. Hamelink has been involved in local government since 2011 when the Hastings mayor asked him to serve on t...
Apr 11, 2024 Paul Hamelink, (Liz Macias, Central Nebraska Today)
Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning across central Nebraska today
HASTINGS - A Fire Weather Watch that was issued yesterday has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning due to the critical fire weather conditions that will be in place across central Nebraska on Thursday,...
Apr 11, 2024 Grass fire in progress, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Fire Weather Watch issued across central Nebraska on Thursday
HASTINGS - A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the whole of central Nebraska and will be in effect during the afternoon and evening of Thursday, April 11. The watch will be issued due to northwes...
Apr 10, 2024 Grass fire in progress, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Hastings Utilities earns excellence in reliability award from APPA
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings Utility Department received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023. APPA compared Hastings Utilities' reliability data compiled thr...
Apr 09, 2024 North Denver Station, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Pioneer Spirit Trail Phase 4A open house in Hastings this evening
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings invites the public to an open house 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday April 9 at Lincoln Elementary to discuss updates to Phase 4A of the Pioneer Spirit Trail. No formal presentatio...
Apr 09, 2024 City of Hastings, Courtesy