Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
City of Hastings Veterans Day office closures
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. Front desk services will be unavailable at: Hastings Police Department Hastings Fire and Rescu...
Nov 03, 2023 Hastings, Nebraska, Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Community Colleges Cite Dedication to Students for Aspen Honor
GRAND ISLAND - At first glance, it might seem like Northeast Community College and Central Community College do not have a lot in common. While both colleges cover large geographic areas, Northeast ha...
Nov 03, 2023 (Courtesy)
City of Hastings looking for 911 dispatchers
HASTINGS - The City of Hastings' Emergency Operations Center is looking for candidates who are the right fit to fill open 911 Dispatcher positions. There are currently four open positions. The Emergen...
Nov 03, 2023 City of Hastings, Courtesy
Kearney unveils newly renovated and expanded airport terminal
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney held a ribbon cutting for the Kearney Regional Airport terminal on Wednesday, Nov. 1 City leaders, employees, and community members gathered at the entrance of the termin...
Nov 03, 2023
Minden woman killed as the result of a one vehicle accident Wednesday morning
MINDEN - A Minden woman died as the result of a one vehicle accident north of Minden during the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 1. At 9:45 a.m., the Kearney County Sheriff's Office received the report of a...
Nov 02, 2023 (Central Nebraska Today)
Nebraska DMV temporarily closes several locations in central Nebraska
KEARNEY -The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily closing seven locations for Driver License Services. The Nebraska DMV states that this is, "due to training and allocation of existing...
Nov 02, 2023 Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, Courtesy
Dawson Public Power District board discusses 2024 budget
LEXINGTON - Dawson Public Power District's board of directors voted to approve the 2024 budget at their meeting on Nov. 1. The district is planning for $61 million in expenses, which is about a millio...
Nov 02, 2023 Dawson Public Power District, Courtesy
Deer Hunting Workshop to be held at Kearney Outdoor Education Complex
KEARNEY - Prepare for upcoming Nebraska hunting seasons through a series of in-person workshops and virtual webinars led by Nebraska Game and Parks staff. These workshops and webinars offer informatio...
Nov 02, 2023 maxx ❄ / Unsplash
Adam Spanier makes transition from UNK student to full-time lecturer
KEARNEY - It's just a small piece of plastic inscribed with his name and department. But it means the world to Adam Spanier. The 39-year-old was surprisingly emotional when he received his University ...
Nov 02, 2023 Adam Spanier graduated from UNK in December 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Now, he’s a lecturer in the Department of Cyber Systems. (UNK Communications, Courtesy)
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department Halloween contest winners
HASTINGS - Winners of two Hastings Parks and Recreation Halloween competitions were announced Tuesday afternoon. Beverly Faughtenbery of 1914 W. Fifth St. won the Hastings Parks and Recreation's 2023 ...
Nov 02, 2023 Hastings Parks and Recreation, Courtesy