The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Hastings $475,000 in Brownfield Assessment cleanup funds for the former Hastings Middle School site at 714 W. Fifth St. 

The Nebraska Republican Party has decided not to pursue any post-trial motions or appeals of a civil defamation case that awarded a former GOP legislative candidate $500,000 in damages.

Entrepreneurs in Central Nebraska are getting the opportunity to receive free business coaching this week as part of a statewide program.

Kearney High is turning to a pair of assistant coaches to lead its softball program in 2025.

Athletes, police and community members in Central Nebraska are coming together to support local athletes with disabilities.

Jack Hoffman captured the hearts of people across the nation during his battle with brain cancer, and on Friday he was posthumously honored with a degree at graduation day in celebration of his legacy.

Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff

North Shore Marina at Harlan County Lake has undergone a major series of upgrades just in time for the summer rush.

The Adams Central Baseball team has high goals heading into the Class C State Tournament for the second straight year.

A once-unruly rescue horse has galloped his way into the record books thanks to a Western Nebraska horse trainer.

The Hastings High Baseball team is relying on their well-rounded team to make a splash at the Class B State Tournament as the underdog on paper.

A Central Nebraska school district is set to receive some additional support after the city approved a resolution which would add another resource officer to the district.

Jack will be recognized with an honorary degree during the commencement ceremony.

Elementary school students in Central Nebraska are using the power of music to connect with older generations.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold explains why Dr. Neal Schnoor was selected as the priority candidate for chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Nebraska Kearney head women's basketball coach Drew Johnson has announced that K.C. Bassett is the Lopers new assistant coach.

Officials are informing residents that smoke and emergency vehicles around Kearney Regional Airport are part of a training exercise being conducted Thursday.

The city of Hastings has officially come to terms with a midwest-based carbon company to make renewable natural gas at its landfill for 25 years.

"Make it a great day… or not. The choice is yours": .After 34 years in education — including seven in Sidney — Meadowlark Elementary Principal Mark Stute is retiring.

A Central Nebraska city is recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during a ceremony that honors officers who sacrifice their safety in order to keep communities safe.

A school in Central Nebraska is taking home the state's top theater honor for its recent musical performance. 

The family of Bailey, Hudson, Asher and Jeremy Koch is speaking out after the weekend tragedy in Johnson Lake, calling it a failure of the nation’s mental health system and urging urgent change.

A Dawson County family of four was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Bailey Koch had publicly shared her husband's mental health struggles. The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the investigation.

Two former UNK college athletes have teamed up to open a first of its kind facility in Central Nebraska.

Kearney Public Schools is searching for a new head softball coach following a recent departure.

Hundreds, if not thousands of people are walking or running into the night this weekend to remember the legacy of a late Hastings College graduate.

A High School in Central Nebraska is unveiling a milestone project that highlights a unique school program that's been around for half a century.

One central Nebraska woman is transported by EMS following a three-car accident Thursday afternoon that left her trapped in her car with minor injuries

Students, faculty, staff and community members alike are all getting the opportunity to meet the priority chancellor candidate for a University in Central Nebraska.

A Central Nebraska elementary school is rolling into summer with a special celebration.

Nebraska's Attorney General is leading an effort with state law enforcement to oppose a bill aiming to roll out medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska.

A longtime community leader in Kearney and newly-renovated museum picked up major tourism honors on Monday.

There are discussions happening in Washington D.C. about the potential relocation for parts of the United States Department of Agriculture, including parts of the Agricultural Research Service.

A new head coach in Central Nebraska has high expectations this coming season for his new team.

For just about any college football player, the end goal is to make it to the next level and that includes Kearney's own Heinrich Haarberg.

One of the more popular attractions in Hastings will be put into operation for the season this upcoming weekend. 

Following a national search, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected Brooke Envick as the next dean of the College of Business and Technology.

With the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce secured in its new digs on the south side of town, the old building came crumbling down on Monday.

 Art enthusiasts will no longer have to wait to see the state's official art collection following the recent re-opening of a Central Nebraska museum.

The Hastings College Baseball team is turning to a former MLB broadcaster and collegiate coach to lead its program.

A car crashing into a building on 2nd Avenue in Kearney Sunday afternoon sends one to the hospital.

The Husker volleyball team brought its championship pedigree to small-town Nebraska Saturday, showcasing the connection between the program and its statewide fan base.

A Kearney man accused of threatening a police lieutenant and stalking the city’s police chief will be going back to jail.

The Kearney Bearcats used excellent starting pitcher and a quick start on offense to record their fourth straight win over their Tri-City rival on Friday. 

The Jack Osborne Track Complex is fully renovated and is ready to once again host outdoor track and field events. 

113 Adams County non-profits are receiving much needed funding from over 5,000 generous donors during Give Hastings Day. 

Over 100 local non-profits from several Central Nebraska cities are coming together to help strengthen their communities.

The city of Kearney is searching for a new Chief of Police, because Bryan Waugh was named the next superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

The streets of a Central Nebraska city were filled with celebration and remembrance on Wednesday as the community came together to celebrate its Vietnam veterans.

Gov. Jim Pillen is keeping the central and western part of the state in a burn ban, largely due to consistent dry conditions. 

For the first time ever a Central Nebraska School has been transformed into a courtroom as part of a statewide civics education initiative.

Two people are safe after jumping from a roof to avoid a house fire.

The city of Hastings may start displaying the country's national motto in public places following a vote from the city council.

A woman is recovering from serious injuries that she suffered during a weekend domestic assault at a Central Nebraska RV Park.

April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and two Central Nebraska organizations want the public to know about the free resources they offer for families or people in need of guidance.

An 11-year-old from Nebraska becomes the 12th in state history to win at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals.

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday repeatedly returned to his call for spending cuts amid grumbles from a central Nebraska audience during a public meeting that illustrated the tension between some voters in the country and Republicans.

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

After months of staffing shortages and a reduction in critical weather data collection, Nebraska’s National Weather Service is getting much-needed reinforcements.

Healthcare providers from across the state are in Kearney for workshops aimed at equipping them to better treat behavioral health problems.

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

The Hastings Police Department says a teenager that was was missing since Wednesday evening is deceased. 

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is the latest member of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to face a cantankerous crowd in his home state.

Senator Pete Ricketts has completed his first in a series of public town hall meetings, with the first one taking place in Kearney.