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Hastings city councilman apologizes for insensitive comments made during recent meeting

A Hastings city councilman is apologizing after making racially insensitive comments about Hispanic people during a recent meeting.

Nepple, Adams Central Boys take down #3 GICC for upset win

Grand Island Central Catholic Girls overcome slow start to down Adams Central

Victims searching for help in assault investigation

An investigative report filed to the Kearney Police Department is seeking information on a potential assault in Kearney over the weekend.

Kearney senior awarded NU presidential scholarship after getting perfect ACT score

Drew Welch scored a perfect 36 on this fifth time taking the ACT, making him eligible for the scholarship.

Clean energy company working with Hastings to convert landfill gases into renewable energy

The city of Hastings is continuing the process of forming a partnership with a Chicago-based clean energy company to reduce its landfill emissions in what can be called a win-win for both sides.

UPDATE: Elm Creek house fire rekindled overnight, cause still under investigation

We’re learning more about the fire that destroyed a home in rural Central Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon.

Kearney Police identify suspects in string of Cabela’s thefts

Kearney Police have submitted arrest warrants for two suspects accused of making a series of high-dollar thefts from Cabela’s stores.

Kearney Public Schools chooses psychologist as principal for new K-5 alternative school

Kearney Public Schools is promoting from within in its search for the leader of a new school.

‘We are maxed out’: Pleasanton seeks $11 million bond to expand school

With a growing enrollment the school board is seeking an $11 million bond to expand the facility.

83-year-old Kearney woman identified as victim in fatal pickup-pedestrian accident

Police are releasing new details about a fatal pickup and pedestrian crash in Kearney.

State Treasurer's Office updated website shows more transparency in state tax dollar spending

If you've ever wondered how state officials are spending your tax dollars, a new feature on the State Treasurer's website is allowing you to do exactly that.

Hastings Parks Maintenance Superintendent named 2024 State Groundskeeper of the Year

Hastings Parks Maintenance Superintendent Terry Brown is the best groundskeeper in the state, according to the Nebraska Sports Field Management Association.

Short mild spell to be followed by shot of Arctic air

After all, it is winter

UPDATE: Kearney Police say one woman dead following pickup and pedestrian accident

Kearney Police say the pedestrian, a woman, died at a local hospital.

Grand Island working on Good Life District master plan, construction coming in 2025

Developers and city officials in Grand Island are making progress on plans for a voter-approved district that will be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Two people suffer life-threatening injuries in Hastings house fire

Two people are fighting for their lives after a morning house fire in Hastings.

Kearney's Central Elementary gets national recognition for student achievement

Central Elementary in Kearney is being recognized nationally for exceptional student performance.

Hastings firefighters brave morning cold battling house fire, community supports with hot drinks

Hastings firefighters received some unexpected support from the community while neutralizing a house fire in cold weather Thursday morning.