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North Platte man injured in semi collision

A North Platte man sustained serious injuries Monday morning after being struck by a semi at the intersection of 4th and Jeffers streets.

Authorities search for vehicle involved in Trenton Dollar General break-in

Kearney Goodfellows wraps gifts for hundreds of families, continuing decades-long tradition

Broken Bow area fire 75% contained

A fire northeast of Broken Bow is now approximately 75% contained, according to the Broken Bow Volunteer Fire Department.

Hastings receives three CDBG grants from Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development

The city of Hastings is in rare company, as it received three Community Block Development Grants worth over $1 million, which is uncommon according to state officials.

Hastings Parks and Rec crowns repeat 'Holiday Lights Contest' champion

The Hastings Parks and Rec Dept. has tabbed 420. S. Garfield Ave. the best holiday light display for the second straight year.

Grass fire near Broken Bow burns 2,800 acres, 35% contained

Fire crews remain on the scene of a grass fire northeast of Broken Bow that has burned about 2,800 acres.

Grand Island program gives immigrants ‘crash course’ on city, nudges them to run for public office

One out of five Grand Islanders are foreign-born. Nearly 40% are people of color. But the vast majority of elected officials are white.

Custer County man dies in UTV accident while moving cattle to safety

A Custer County man has died after an accident suffered while helping neighbors.

Kearney man accused of harboring child abuse fugitive sentenced to 60 days in jail

A Kearney man charged with helping to conceal his fugitive son will spend time in jail.

Kearney man accused of threatening, stalking police officials sent for 90-day prison evaluation

A Kearney man accused of threatening a police lieutenant and stalking the city’s police chief is back behind bars.

Single-vehicle power pole crash caused by drunk driver

Authorities say the person who crashed their vehicle into a power pole Wednesday night in Hastings was under the influence of alcohol.

Car accident knocks out power in north Hastings

Power is back on after an extended outage caused by a car crash.

Kearney Public Schools promotes True, Waggoner to lead Buffalo Hills

Two administrators in Kearney Public Schools will soon be moving into new roles.

Grand Island school board votes to close Seedling Mile

The GIPS Board of Education voting to close Seedling Mile, a school built in 1888, and not operate it for the 2025-26 school year.

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Roger Jasnoch retiring after 38 years with the Kearney Visitors Bureau

A community leader in Kearney is stepping down from his post after decades of service.

New Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby, four city council members sworn in

A new era of Hastings city government wrote its first chapter with its five new members Monday night.

Hastings school board hires search firm, releases timeline for superintendent search

The Hastings school board is using a national search firm to help select the district’s next superintendent.