Category Archives: Hastings News
New DHHS Hastings office opens April 1
HASTINGS - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will open its new permanent office location beginning on April 1 at 8 a.m. at 905 Theatre Dr. Suite 100, Hastings, NE 68901-3481....
Mar 27, 2024 Hastings, Nebraska, Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
City of Hastings hosting Pioneer Spirit Trail open house
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 Phase4A of the Pioneer Spirit Trail. No formal presentation...
Mar 27, 2024 City of Hastings, Courtesy
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Preparedness
HASTINGS - Emergency managers joke that a disaster site is no place to trade business cards. A similar sentiment could be said for those in the path of severe weather, that is no time to think about o...
Mar 27, 2024 The Storm Prediction Center, located in Norman, Okla., issues daily thunderstorm forecasts for the United States, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Hastings city council approves five year ambulance contract with Adams Co.
HASTINGS - The Hastings City Council has approved a new, five-year interlocal agreement with Adams County for emergency ambulance service. Council members voted 7-0 to approve the agreement Monday, Ma...
Mar 26, 2024 Hastings Fire and Rescue Ambulance (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
City of Hastings encourages participation in statewide tornado drill
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings encourages participation in the statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., Wednesday March 27. This is a great opportunity for everyone to practice severe weather safely plans. T...
Mar 26, 2024 An outdoor warning siren, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Police to increase patrols to stop distracted driving in April
HASTINGS - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Driver distraction continues to be a major factor that results in traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Hastings Police Department will j...
Mar 26, 2024 Hastings Police Department (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes
HASTINGS - Of all the hazards spawned by severe weather, tornadoes are likely the ones that capture the greatest share of the public's imagination. Knowing when to take shelter and what type of shelte...
Mar 26, 2024 A brief tornado occurs near Hawk Springs, Wyo., during the evening of June 23, 2023, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Electrical outage reported between, Kenesaw - Juniata, Wood River - Shelton
CENTRAL NEBRASKA - Southern Public Power District reported customers were experiencing power outages between Kenesaw and Juniata and Wood River and Shelton during the afternoon of Monday, March 25. Ju...
Mar 25, 2024 Western Area Power / CC
Hastings landfill prohibiting light weight debris due to high winds
HASTINGS - The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting light weight debris the rest of the day, while the high wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of more t...
Mar 25, 2024 City of Hastings landfill, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Tri-City area impacted by early spring blizzard, snowfall continues throughout the day
KEARNEY - The Tri-City area was impacted by an early spring blizzard with the main impacts occurring on Monday, March 25. Schools and businesses are closed across the area. A strong area of surface lo...
Mar 25, 2024 (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)