Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Partial Solar Eclipse viewing in Nebraska
CENTRAL NEBRASKA - Nebraskans will get a partial view of the Annular Solar Eclipse this Saturday, Oct. 14. This weekend Nebraskans have the opportunity to see the Annular Solar Eclipse, however reside...
Oct 13, 2023 Jongsun Lee / Unsplash
Fire Prevention Week: Information and tips on staying safe
KEARNEY - Every 24 seconds a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the country, according to the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA. As the winter months close i...
Oct 13, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Husker Athletics Updates Clear Bag Policy
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Athletic Department has updated its clear bag policy for all home athletic events and will implement those changes beginning with Friday night's volleyball match against Michiga...
Oct 13, 2023 Clear Stadium bag in front of East Stadium. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication
Accident between semi and train occurred in Merrick County Wednesday
An accident between a semi and train occurred in Merrick County Wednesday morning. According to Merrick County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded to a semi/train accident at Highway 30th and ...
Oct 12, 2023
Winter is coming with another Pub Quiz at Cunninghams
KEARNEY - It's another Pub Quiz at Cunninghams Journal with this month's theme, "Chaos Isn't a Pit: Game of Thrones Quiz." The monthly quiz put on by the Kearney Public Library's will be held Tuesday,...
Oct 12, 2023 Andra C Taylor Jr / Unsplash
It's National Farmer Day
LINCOLN - Producing more and doing it with less is sustainability in Nebraska. As farmers are working long hours to bring their crops in this harvest, Nebraska Corn celebrates the vital work each of t...
Oct 12, 2023 Jed Owen / Unsplash
Kearney Intersection Closure: 21st St. and 1st Ave.
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney Street Division announces that the intersection of 22nd Street and A Avenue is now open to traffic. However, beginning Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, the intersection of 21st Str...
Oct 12, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Tri-City area organizations recipients of READ Nebraska grant program
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen, along with Director K.C. Belitz of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), have announced the recipients of the READ Nebraska grant program. The program i...
Oct 12, 2023 Governor Jim Pillen announces the recipients of the READ Nebraska grant program (Gov. Jim Pillen Office, Courtesy)
Lexington Regional Health Center ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023
LEXINGTON - Lexington Regional Health Center has been ranked No. 59 among healthcare Provider/Insurer in Modern Healthcare's 2023 Best Places to Work award program. The complete list of this year's wi...
Oct 12, 2023 Lexington Regional Health Center, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Truckers Against Trafficking event to be hosted in Lexington
LEXINGTON - Truckers Against Trafficking will host several special events in Lexington, including tours of their mobile Freedom Drivers Project exhibit that provides a glimpse into the realities of hu...
Oct 12, 2023 Truckers Against Trafficking, Courtesy