Category Archives: Hastings News
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flash Flooding
HASTINGS - Flash flooding is the number one storm-related killer in the United States. Flooding in general kills more people each year than tornadoes, hurricanes, or lightning. If that seems surprisin...
Mar 26, 2026 Flooding in northern Grand Island, (Dallas Nau, Central Nebraska Today)
New Central Community College sports in Hastings, Columbus
The Central Community College Board of Governors has approved the addition of three sports teams. The unanimous decision was made at the monthly board meeting on March 19 and brings the total number o...
Mar 26, 2026 "CCC volleyball members Rae Goeden (front) and Chloe Henn (back) practice volleyball on a sand court at the Columbus Campus. With the addition of beach volleyball, one of three new sports approved by the CCC Board of Governors, court volleyball members could transition following the fall season." (CCC, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 25
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, March 25. Arrests/Citations: On March 25, 2026, a 12-year-old Hastings resident was cited for possession of toba...
Mar 26, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Swath of extreme drought conditions now present in central Nebraska
KEARNEY - Drought conditions continue to worsen throughout the state, with a swath of extreme drought conditions now present across Interstate 80 corridor in central Nebraska. The swath of Extreme Dro...
Mar 25, 2026 Drought conditions have worsened across Nebraska, with a swath of extreme drought in central Nebraska, (U.S. Drought Monitor, Courtesy)
Red Flag Warning issued for central Nebraska for afternoon of Wednesday
HASTINGS - A Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions has been issued for the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday, March 25 in central Nebraska. According to the National Weather Ser...
Mar 25, 2026 Red Flag Warning issued for central Nebraska from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 25, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 24
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, March 24. Reported Offenses: On March 24, 2026, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in...
Mar 25, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Little Blue Film Festival announces inaugural event in Hastings
HASTINGS - The first-ever Little Blue Film Festival will take place October 16-17 at The Lark downtown in Hastings, bringing independent filmmakers and audiences together for a celebration of meaningf...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)
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 24, 2026 A landspout tornado ongoing near Hershey during the evening of Wednesday, May 14, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 23
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Monday, March 23. Reported Offenses: On March 23, 2026, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 700 bloc...
Mar 24, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Five Hastings College musicians selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band
HASTINGS - Five Hastings College students were selected to perform with the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band during the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) spring conference, held March 5-7 in ...
Mar 23, 2026 Hastings College students at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band with the guest clinician, Dr. Donald McKinney (on left). Students include (front) Maggie deFreese and Mekenzie Miller, and (back) Krista Hatchell, Dylan Shaw and David Udlock. (Courtesy photo)