Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Fatal accident occurs in Kearney after pedestrian struck by train
KEARNEY - We are saddened to report that a pedestrian was struck by a train approximately 300 feet west of the crossing at Central Avenue sometime during the night or early this morning. At approximat...
Oct 26, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Horizon Middle School 2023-24 first term Honor Roll
KEARNEY - Students earning a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher were recognized on the Honor Roll. Students earning an "A" in EVERY class for the term were recognized on the Principals' Honor Roll. ...
Oct 26, 2023 Horizon Middle School, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney Police Department investigating report of female lying near railroad tracks
KEARNEY - The Kearney Police Department is investigating the report of a female lying near the railroad tracks on Thursday morning. The KPD received the call at 9:12 a.m. regarding a female laying bes...
Oct 26, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Hastings College invites community members to join Messiah performance
HASTINGS - Hastings College Music, as well as high school choirs, alumni, the Hastings Symphony Orchestra and guest musicians and soloists, will present Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 3, at 3:00...
Oct 26, 2023 David Beale / Unsplash
Forward Kearney groundbreaking ceremony to be held Monday, Oct. 30
KEARNEY - This month, Forward Kearney, a collaboration between the Development Council for Buffalo County, Kearney Visitors Bureau, and Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce will break ground for a new $5....
Oct 26, 2023 Development Council for Buffalo County, Kearney Area Chamber, Kearney Visitors Bureau, Courtesy
Saturday looks to be the first taste of winter for central Nebraska
KEARNEY - South central Nebraska will get its first experience with winter this weekend in both terms of temperature and wintry precipitation potential, according to the National Weather Service - Has...
Oct 26, 2023 Brian Neben, Courtesy
Kearney park restrooms closing and time changes for season
KEARNEY - Beginning Friday, October 27, at 2 p.m., the City of Kearney Park and Recreation Department is closing most park restrooms and all outdoor water fountains for the season. The restrooms at th...
Oct 26, 2023
Public Invited to Groundbreaking for Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island Nov. 10
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island will be held on Friday, November 10, at 11:00 a.m. at 3270 West Capital Avenue. The public is welcome ...
Oct 25, 2023 CA Creative / Unsplash
Kearney city council approves rezone, vacation of property on first reading
KEARNEY - A shorthanded Kearney city council approved applications for the vacation of lots and a rezone for a property on first reading during their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24. The hearings concerned a...
Oct 25, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Grand Island Public Schools Foundation awards $17,111 in grants
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation surprised teachers and students across the district with $17,111 in grants on Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26. The Grand Island Publi...
Oct 25, 2023 GIPS Foundation staff pose with Colette Sorensen's fifth grade class at Shoemaker Elementary after presenting a grant. (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today.)