Category Archives: Hastings News
Adams County Fairgrounds announces 2026 fair concert lineup
HASTINGS - The Adams County Fairgrounds is excited to announce an incredible three-night concert lineup for this year's fair, bringing nationally recognized artists and high-energy entertainment to Ha...
Mar 13, 2026 2026 Adams County Fairfest, (Courtesy)
Fire weather conditions expected Saturday, with light snow chances on Sunday
HASTINGS - After numerous wildfires broke out across Nebraska on Thursday, near critical fire weather conditions are expected on Saturday before light snow and negative wind chills arrive on Sunday. A...
Mar 13, 2026 Chances of snow over one inch in central Nebraska on Sunday, March 15, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
John Walz explains decision to file in Nebraska Governor's race
HASTINGS - Republican candidate John Walz released the following statement explaining why he filed for the Nebraska governor's race shortly before the March filing deadline. "In the days leading up to...
Mar 13, 2026 John Walz, (Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 12
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Thursday, March 12. Reported Offenses: On March 12, 2026, a 68-year-old Grand Island resident reported a theft in the 1500 ...
Mar 13, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
New trial date set for Hastings man charged with child abuse resulting in death
HASTINGS - New trial dates were set for a Hastings man charged after his five-month-old son died due to heat exposure in a vehicle in Adams County District Court. Jeremy Hansen, 36, has been charged w...
Mar 12, 2026 Local Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 11
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, March 11. Arrests/Citations: On March 11, 2026, a 27-year-old Hastings resident was arrested on an Adams County ...
Mar 12, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Red Flag Warning issued for central Nebraska on Thursday
HASTINGS - A Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions has been issued for central Nebraska during the afternoon hours of Thursday, March 12. The National Weather Service in Hastings has i...
Mar 11, 2026 A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of central Nebraska from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 10
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department's activity from Tuesday, March 10. Reported Offenses: On March 10, 2026, a 19-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault that occurred in the 1000 block o...
Mar 11, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Fire Weather Watch issued for central Nebraska on Thursday
HASTINGS - A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for all of south-central Nebraska during the afternoon and early evening hours of Thursday, March 12. The National Weather Service - Hastings has issued...
Mar 10, 2026 A Kearney Volunteer Fire Department grass rig on scene, near the scene of a structure fire and large wildfire north of Riverdale in March 2025, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby calls for shift in his second State of City address
HASTINGS - Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby called for a shift in focus during his second State of the City address during the city council meeting during the evening of Monday, March 9. Mayor Beckby appeare...
Mar 10, 2026 Mayor Jay Beckby, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)