Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Judge James Doyle to Retire from District Court Bench
LINCOLN - District Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District, James E. Doyle IV, is retiring August 31, 2023. In his retirement letter to the Governor and Chief Justice, Doyle noted that he is "thank...
Aug 25, 2023
Loper Stars Event Kicks Off Sunday
KEARNEY - Nebraska Kearney Athletics will host "Loper Stars" this Sunday, Aug. 27, a night for individuals with disabilities and their families to enjoy. "We are excited to start the Loper Stars Event...
Aug 25, 2023 Loper Stars // UNK Communications
Troopers on Patrol at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Nebraska is on display for the next ten days at the Nebraska State Fair and Nebraska State Troopers will be working to keep the event safe for all. Troopers are also looking to recruit ...
Aug 25, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Phelps County Development Corporation unveils new website
HOLDREGE - Phelps County Development Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency, to enhance its online presence...
Aug 25, 2023 Phelps County Development Corporation, Courtesy
Aug. 19-24 go down as six hottest days in decades
HASTINGS - If the recent heat wave felt particularly stifling, that's because it was the hottest in decades for the Tri-Cities area. The National Weather Service - Hastings said with Thursday, Aug. 24...
Aug 25, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Firefighters respond to grass fire near Kearney
Firefighters responded to a grass fire Thursday evening on Interstate 80 near Kearney. Kearney Volunteer Firefighters responded to a grass fire in the median between mile marker 277 and 275 on I-80 we...
Aug 24, 2023
Motorcyclist transported after collision with SUV north of Kearney
KEARNEY - A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital after a collision north of Kearney during the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 24. Around 4 p.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatch...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
DARE police program to begin at Emerson Elementary
KEARNEY - Emerson Elementary School is thrilled to announce the launch of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) police program, aimed at empowering young minds to make informed and responsible de...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Lane Closure on 2nd Ave. at 23rd St.
KEARNEY - The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces water valve repair work will take place in the inside southbound lane and two left turn lanes of 2nd Avenue at 23rd Street. Starting at 6:3...
Aug 24, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Former State Senator Dan Quick Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
GRAND ISLAND - Former State Senator Dan Quick has announced he would seek election in 2024 to Nebraska's 35th Legislative District, which encompasses Grand Island. "I'm announcing my candidacy for sta...
Aug 24, 2023