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Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings is this year’s Nebraska Showcase Community for the second time since 2017, since this annual award was created in the year 2000.

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Many in Fremont are assessing damage on Friday following a severe storm.

Early giving open for 2025 Give Hastings Day

Early giving open for 2025 Give Hastings Day

The opportunity to give monetary donations to 113 Adams County non-profits and organizations is now underway.

Four Hastings Firefighters honored with 'lifesaving' awards for saving two people in house fire

Four Hastings Firefighters honored with 'lifesaving' awards for saving two people in house fire

Chance Bronson, Jonas Marshall, Colby Jensen, and Tom Treffer are receiving 'Lifesaving Awards' for their efforts in saving the lives of two people.

Five juveniles arrested near Gothenburg after reported missing from juvenile facility

Five juveniles arrested near Gothenburg after reported missing from juvenile facility

Five juveniles who were reported missing from a juvenile facility in Wyoming were arrested early Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through central Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Kearney boasts candidacy to have Good Life District

Kearney boasts candidacy to have Good Life District

The city of Kearney is vying to become the fifth Good Life District in Nebraska and they're using the Sportsplex as a center piece of it.

York sheriff warns of texting scams requesting payments for tolls

York sheriff warns of texting scams requesting payments for tolls

Citizens and drivers should be on the lookout for a scam text operation that requests payment for unpaid road tolls.

Sunday crash spills contents of semi-trailer onto I80 near York

Sunday crash spills contents of semi-trailer onto I80 near York

A Sunday afternoon crash just east of York caused some of the contents of a semitrailer to spill onto the surface of I80, shutting down traffic for nearly three hours.

Hastings middle schooler reunites with life-flight crew who assisted in saving his life

Hastings middle schooler reunites with life-flight crew who assisted in saving his life

Axel Barahona might not be telling his harrowing story today, had it not been for a central Nebraska life-flight helicopter crew that played a huge part in saving his life. 

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

A strange finish to the game including two controversial missed tags at third base helped Beatrice pull off a wacky 4-3 win over Hastings in the bottom of the ninth.

Roe Automotive to end partnership with Buick at Grand Island location

Roe Automotive to end partnership with Buick at Grand Island location

A Central Nebraska automotive company is dropping the retailer at one of its locations due to the future of the brand's vehicles.

Adams County Emergency Management, other local agencies help rescue 100+ train passengers stranded in blizzard

Adams County Emergency Management, other local agencies help rescue 100+ train passengers stranded in blizzard

A scary situation during Wednesday's blizzard in Central Nebraska could've taken a turn for the worst, but the coordinated response from local emergency management played a big part in rescuing more than 100 stranded train passengers.

Snow totals vary as winter storm hits Nebraska

Snow totals vary as winter storm hits Nebraska

Winter weather spread across the state Wednesday with snow and high winds making travel difficult for those braving the storms. Snow totals varied across Nebraska.

A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly

A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly

Dust storms have proven deadly to motorists across the U.S. for years.

Sherman County investigating numerous fires 'likely intentionally started'

Sherman County investigating numerous fires 'likely intentionally started'

The Sherman County Sheriff's Office has strong reason to believe wildfires are likely being set intentionally in his jurisdiction.

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan completed a perfect run through the bracket by beating Cross County in the title game to become the first #8-seed to win a boys basketball state title since 2009.

The Ultimate Cocktail and Food Pairing Guide

The Ultimate Cocktail and Food Pairing Guide

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The best movies of 2025 so far

Most popular movies on Netflix last week

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Women’s Wilderness Quest & Initiation Retreat Set For July 12-20, 2025 in CA

Colorado sports notes: Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Eagles Notes: Bynes Wins Long Jump on Day 1 of RMACs

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball takes doubleheader from Luna

Prep track & field roundup: Sidney, Ogallala compete at Don Bader Invite in Lexington

A stunner in Jacksonville: Jaguars trade up to land 2-way star Travis Hunter in the NFL draft