Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
NDOT: Work continues on I-80, Cozad to Darr
COZAD - Weather permitting, work will continue March 16 on Interstate 80 (I-80) between Cozad and Darr, from reference post 221.46 to reference post 230.54, according to the Nebraska Department of Tra...
Mar 13, 2026 Interstate 80, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Dawson County real estate transactions, March 6-13
LEXINGTON - The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from March 6-13 Ruth A. Ostergard and Doak M. Ostergard, to Troy Bailey and Jeremy Kaiser, a portion of Gov...
Mar 13, 2026 Dawson County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KHS students recognized at Nebraska Educators Rising State Leadership Conference
KEARNEY - Students from Kearney High School were among those recognized at the 2026 Nebraska Educators Rising State Leadership Conference, held February 23-24 at the Younes South Conference Center. Th...
Mar 13, 2026 Kearney High School, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney man pleads no contest to first degree sexual assault charge
KEARNEY - A Kearney man facing two counts of sexual assault in Buffalo County has pleaded no contest as part of a plea agreement. Kenni Munos, 24, was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual as...
Mar 13, 2026 Kenni Munos, (Buffalo County Jail, Courtesy)
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)
Farnam still under evacuation order as fire continues to burn in area
FARNAM - An evacuation order for the community of Farnam that was issued Thursday evening is still in effect as fire continues to burn in the area. During the afternoon of Thursday, March 12, a large ...
Mar 13, 2026 Flames from a grass fire in progress, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
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)
NDOT reminds residents campaign signs are not allowed on state right-of-way
NEBRASKA -The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place political campaign signs, or any signs, on state highway and interstate right-of-way. Th...
Mar 13, 2026 Michael Carruth / Unsplash
Kearney Cemetery decorations to be removed for spring season
KEARNEY - Kearney Cemetery officials are requesting that all holiday decorations and grave blankets be removed by Monday, March 22. Following this date, cemetery staff will begin a general ground clea...
Mar 13, 2026 Wendy Scofield / Unsplash