Category Archives: Central Nebraska News

KEARNEY - The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the Kearney Outdoor Education Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the Nebraska Game and Par...

HOLDREGE - In April, Holdrege residents learned that one of its two grocery stores, Holdrege Market Place, would be closing. A few days later, it was announced that Hy-Vee would be coming to Holdrege....

HASTINGS - A strong area of high pressure aloft building across the region this weekend will usher in very hot temperatures and the potential for dangerous Heat Index values.   An Excessive Heat ...

HASTINGS - Crossroads Mission Avenue is celebrating 40 years of service in Hastings and the Chamber of Commerce was on hand Thursday, Aug. 17 to help mark the occasion.   "Crossroads Mission Aven...

GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing at 1:45 p.m. on August 31st to hear comments on the proposed levy for the 2023/2024 FY budget. Lyndon Vogt, Gene...

The LEAN IN (Leadership Excellence for Area Nonprofits) program is now accepting applications for its third class, with applications due September 8. The program is a training and a boost to leaders o...

KEARNEY - There was no changes to the ongoing drought conditions across the Tri-Cities per the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. Rainfall last month showed a bias toward the eastern part of the Nati...

MERRICK COUNTY - On Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at approximately 6:10 p.m. emergency crews were detailed to the area of State Hwy 14 near Q Road to investigate an accident involving a farm tractor and a c...

KEARNEY - Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Wednesday with the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship an...

DAWSON COUNTY - A horse in Dawson County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Horse owners should work with their veterinarian to protect their horse against WNV. Horses should be vaccinated...