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

Amazon bringing distribution center to Columbus in 2025

Single-vehicle power pole crash caused by drunk driver

Potential icy conditions heading for east, central Nebraska Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties in central and eastern Nebraska with light freezing precipitation expected Friday.

Revive Inc. weeks away from opening first-of-its-kind substance abuse rehab facility

Just one obstacle remains before a Central Nebraska non-profit can open its new substance abuse rehab center.

State Softball Tournament to remain in Hastings after narrow 5-3 vote

The NSAA State Softball Tournament will remain in Hastings for the next two years after a slim vote Wednesday morning.

Former Dundy County sheriff pleads no contest in firearm theft case

Former Dundy County Sheriff Clinton “C.J.” Smith took a plea deal after being accused of stealing a firearm from his former office.

UNK looking to acquire lots for future development plans

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is looking to some of its neighbors to alleviate a parking problem.

Green light given for Kearney childcare facility

Rezoning has been approved for an empty lot just south of the intersection of 11th Avenue and F Avenue in southeast Kearney.

Hastings Police Chief fired shots at rogue skid steer, reinstated after temporary leave

The Hastings Police Department has reinstated Chief Adam Story for his involvement in firing his weapon at a skid loader on Thursday evening.

Sandy Creek claims D1 title with 44-42 win over Stanton

Sandy Creek claimed the Class D1 state football championship with a 44-42 win over Stanton.

STATE CHAMPS: Central Valley dominates D2 final

For the first time in school history, Central Valley is a state champion in high school football.

NSAA Board of Directors tables vote on future state softball location to December

The Nebraska School Activities Association Board of Directors aren't making a decision on the future location of the High School Softball State Tournament until at least next month.

Beckby wins Hastings Mayor election, four new city council members elected

According to unofficial election results, Jay Beckby defeated Jacque Cranson by over 1,000 votes to become the next Hastings Mayor.

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: No abortion after first trimester

As Nebraskans head to the polls, several ballot initiatives will appear on the 2024 ballot, including two separate abortion topics. LB 434 would prohibit abortion after the first trimester.

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: Scholarships for private school students

Should public funds be used to fund scholarships for private school students? In this election, a vote to retain Measure 435 would keep an existing scholarship proposal in place, while a repeal vote would eliminate it outright.

Decoding Nebraska's ballot: Guide to the medical marijuana measures

From abortion to paid sick leave and medical marijuana, Nebraska voters will decide several key issues when they head to the polls next week.

Hastings business owners dealing with displacement after downtown building collapse

After sitting vacant in downtown Hastings for more than two years, the building that partially collapsed last month has been demolished, but it's still causing hardships for the business next door.

Hastings Softball comes up short in Class B State Softball Championship in 1-0 pitcher's duel

In a battle of two of the best pitchers in Class B softball, Beatrice prevailed 1-0 over Hastings in 8 innings in the 2024 Class B State Softball Championship.