Category Archives: Hastings News
Hastings College: Bohmfalk launches endowed fund to support biology
HASTINGS - For more than a quarter century as a professor at Hastings College, Dr. John Bohmfalk inspired countless future scientists by helping them develop an understanding of biology and chemistry....
Nov 26, 2024 Dr. John Bohmfalk in a lab in Morrison-Reeves Science Center, (Hastings College, Courtesy)
Hastings Fire & Rescue offers holiday safety tips
HASTINGS - As the holiday season nears, please be aware of potential fire hazards. Christmas lights are listed for indoor or outdoor use, or both. Make sure you are using the right lights for the righ...
Nov 25, 2024 Hastings Fire and Rescue Logo, (Courtesy)
Possible low impact snow event Wednesday night, cold after Thanksgiving
HASTINGS - A possible low impact snow event could take place in central Nebraska Wednesday night. Cold front intrusions will knock down temperatures into the 20s after Thanksgiving. An overall quiet s...
Nov 25, 2024 November sunset in central Nebraska, (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Nov. 22-24
Reported Offenses: On November 22, 2024, a 22-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in the 300 block of North Saint Joseph Avenue. On November 22, 2024, a 69-year-old Hastings res...
Nov 25, 2024 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
City of Hastings Thanksgiving holiday hours
HASTINGS - Many City of Hastings offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Front desk services will be unavailable at the Hastings Police De...
Nov 22, 2024 Many City of Hastings offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, (Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Nov. 21
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their activity from Thursday, Nov. 21. Reported Offenses: On November 21, 2024, a 68-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 700 block ...
Nov 22, 2024 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
November sees unusual amount of precipitation, drought sticks around
HASTINGS - November has been an unusually wet month so far. With several sites throughout central Nebraska already established as a top ten wettest, with over a week left to go. According to the Natio...
Nov 22, 2024 Rainfall from Nov. 18, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)
Juvenile uses skid loader to damage Hastings Police patrol units during Thursday pursuit
HASTINGS - On Thursday, Nov. 21 at approximately 8 p.m. the Hastings Police Department was notified that a skid loader was traveling south on North Elm Ave. Law enforcement located this skid loader ne...
Nov 22, 2024 Hastings Police Department (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
City of Hastings to host flood mitigation open house
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings invites the community to attend a public open house as part of its effort to improve flooding conditions in the city. The open house will be 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, De...
Nov 21, 2024 The City of Hastings will host flood mitigation open house on Dec. 3, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
Hastings Police Department's activity from Nov. 20
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Wednesday, Nov. 20 Reported Offenses: On November 20, 2024, a 15-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1100...
Nov 21, 2024 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy