Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Gallery: Severe Weather in Central Nebraska
Storm Chasers Log: Fast Motions, Wrong Roads, 10-3-23 Brian Neben Editor/Director of Digital Content - Central Nebraska Today KEARNEY - I was at the mercy of the rural Nebraska road grid on Tuesday an...
Oct 03, 2023 Brian Neben
UNKEA: UNK faculty, staff, students deserve better
KEARNEY - As part of the budgetary vision of the departing President Ted Carter, the Board of Regents (BOR) is requiring that UNK cut over $5 million from its biennium budget. To meet the demands of t...
Oct 03, 2023 University of Nebraska - Kearney (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KPS promotes Fire Safety Awareness during Fire Prevention Week
KEARNEY - Kearney Public Schools, dedicated to the safety and well-being of its students, is excited to announce its participation in Fire Prevention Week, taking place from October 9-13, 2023. This a...
Oct 03, 2023 Matt C / Unsplash
$150,000 theft reported at Grand Island daycare under investigation
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department is investigating after $150,000 was reported stolen from a day care facility in the community. At 8:45 p.m., officers contact staff members from St. P...
Oct 03, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
Nebraska Tourism launches second Holiday Passport
LINCOLN - Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops for the second edition of the Nebraska Holiday Passport. This holiday-centered version of our popular summer Passport will again showcase so...
Oct 03, 2023 Nebraska Tourism, Courtesy
Nationwide emergency alert test set for Oct. 4
WASHINGTON D.C. - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fa...
Oct 03, 2023 Rami Al-zayat / Unsplash
UNK proposed budget reduction draft meets with question and concerns
KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney recently sent a proposed budget reduction draft to faculty and staff last week. The draft has since then been unofficially released to UNK students, alu...
Oct 03, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Student representatives for 81st Harvest of Harmony parade announced
Grand Island's grandest fall tradition welcomes approximately 13,000 individuals to shop, dine, and fill the streets of downtown with melodies and memories. The 81st Harvest of Harmony Parade, sponsor...
Oct 03, 2023 Grand Island Senior High Islander Band, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
CNPPID board receive update on current lake drawdowns
HOLDREGE - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's board of directors received an update on the current drawdowns that are occurring at several of Central's lakes during their mont...
Oct 03, 2023 Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, Courtesy
Lexington Regional Health Center nationally recognized for its quality care for heart attacks
LEXINGTON - Lexington Regional Health Center has received American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline STEMI Referring Center Bronze recognition for its commitment to ensuring science-based treatmen...
Oct 03, 2023 Lexington Regional Health Center, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)