Category Archives: Hastings News
Hastings Police Department's activity from Dec. 30
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, Dec. 30. Reported Offenses: On December 30, 2025, a 39-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in ...
Dec 31, 2025 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Hastings Parks and Rec. host 'Wizard of Oz' Noon Years Eve Party
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and Hastings Public Library are working together to present a trio of free "Wizard of Oz"-themed activities during the holiday break. Ri...
Dec 30, 2025 City of Hastings, Courtesy
Hastings Police Department's activity from Dec. 29
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Monday, Dec. 29. Reported Offenses: On December 29, 2025, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in t...
Dec 30, 2025 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Brief warm up mid-week followed by dip back to seasonable temperatures
KEARNEY - After negative wind chill values to start the week, there will be a brief warm up into the 50s by mid-week. This will be followed by more seasonable temperatures due to a cold front on Thurs...
Dec 29, 2025 Late December sunrise in central Nebraska, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Dec. 26-28
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Friday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 28. Reported Offenses: On December 26, 2025, a 23-year-old Grand Island resident repor...
Dec 29, 2025 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Dense Fog Advisory issued across parts of central Nebraska until noon
HASTINGS - A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for parts of central Nebraska until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24. According to the National Weather Service - Hastings, the advisory is in effect for most...
Dec 24, 2025 Dense Fog Advisory issued for parts of central Nebraska on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Parks and Recreation Holiday Lights Contest 2025 winner
HASTINGS - For the 2025 winner of the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department's Holiday Lights Contest, the effort was a family activity. Travis McCall received the most votes among competitors in th...
Dec 24, 2025 Travis McCall of 2212 Indian Acres Drive won the Parks and Recreation Department's 2025 Holiday Lights Contest. Recreation Coordinator Seth Webster presented McCall and his sons Jase MCall, 13; and Ryker McCall, 8; on Monday Dec. 22 with a $50 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings Go and $100 in Chamber Bucks as well as a trophy created by parks crews, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Dec. 23
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, Dec. 23. Reported Offenses: On December 23, 2025, a 47-year-old Hastings resident reported threats in the 1100 blo...
Dec 24, 2025 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Former Legislative candidate pleads not guilty to sexual assault of pregnant woman
HASTINGS - A former Nebraska Legislature candidate charged with the sexual assault of a pregnant woman has pleaded not guilty to the charges in Adams County District Court. Joshua Frederick, 29, of Ju...
Dec 23, 2025 Joshua Frederick, Courtesy
Hastings College students lead Special Olympics powerlifters to victory at State Games
HASTINGS - The spirit of athleticism and inclusion shone brightly on Saturday, December 13, as the Special Olympics powerlifting team, composed of dedicated athletes and passionate student coaches fro...
Dec 23, 2025 Hastings College student coaches and the Special Olympics powerlifting team. Front (from left): Aaron Bieck, Emma Luna, Morgan Arias, Ella Shaw; Middle (from left): Reagan Bartley, Moyer Reiners, Levi Hoaglund, Sherry Gray, Breanna Jonaitis; Back (from left): Ben Seymour, Marcus Dustin, Brock Buresh, Hudson Devlin, Nick Wahlmeier, Micah Kiehl; Not pictured: Jenna Sterling, Dr. Matthew Beeler, (Courtesy)