Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
St. Jude Country Cares Seminar in Memphis: Recap and Photos
MEMPHIS - Last week, NRG Media staff from Lincoln and Central Nebraska were able to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids program. The trip provided the incredib...
Oct 18, 2023
Pillen accepting applications for Legislative District 41
LINCOLN - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he is accepting applications to fill the vacancy by Senator Tom Briese in District 41. Sen. Briese, who will assume his new role as state treasurer on No...
Oct 18, 2023 Nebraska Legislature, Courtesy. Sen. Tom Briese
Team Jack Foundation 11th annual Radiothon raises over $167,000
ATKINSON - On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Team Jack Foundation hosted their 11th Annual Radiothon presented by The Home Agency, live from Elwood raising over $167,000 for childhood brain cancer ...
Oct 18, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Hastings Community Theatre presents "Seussical the Musical"
Hastings Community Theatre continues its 64th season with Seussical the Musical. Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey through the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. This beloved production, filled ...
Oct 18, 2023 Hastings Community Theatre, Courtesy
Kearney Stay Fit Walking Program
KEARNEY - The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for the Stay Fit Walking Program. This program is designed to get participants active and get walking! Participan...
Oct 18, 2023 Kearney's Hike/Bike Trail near Talmadge St., (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Temporary street closure of 30th Ave for State Marching Band Festival
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney announces that 30th Avenue from 11th Street to the southern end of Kearney High School will be closed Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 beginning at 5 a.m. The purpose of the closu...
Oct 18, 2023 Kearney High School, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
NDOT member killed after being struck in Hamilton County
GILTNER - The Nebraska Department of Transportation is deeply saddened to report that a member of the NDOT team lost his life today while working to keep the public safe. The incident occurred this af...
Oct 18, 2023 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
NSP arrests Valley County Sheriff
ORD - Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested the Valley County Sheriff following a months-long investigation. This afternoon, NSP investigators arrested Casey Hurlburt for fraudule...
Oct 17, 2023 Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
MONA topping-off celebrates completion of mass timber frame
KEARNEY - On Monday, Oct 16 the Museum of Nebraska Art held a topping out celebration. The event celebrated the completion of the mass timber frame, as part of the museums ongoing renovations and 23,0...
Oct 17, 2023
Emerson Elementary to celebrate D.A.R.E. graduation
KEARNEY - Emerson Elementary School is proud to announce the upcoming graduation ceremony for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The event is scheduled to take place on October 30...
Oct 17, 2023 Emerson Elementary (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)