Scattered showers are kicking off the workweek, but there's good news for trick-or-treaters: the potential for rain on Halloween has decreased in the latest forecast models. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Hastings reports that the heaviest rainfall early Monday morning is concentrated along a corridor stretching...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Buffalo County Recreation Area at Ravenna Lake to celebrate the opening of two new pickleball courts. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on the east side of Ravenna Lake, near the new courts just off Maple Road. Construction on the two pickleball cour...

A 58-year-old man reported to Grand Island police at 4:39 p.m. Oct. 10 that collectible coins valued at more than $1,000 had been stolen from his home on Seedling Mile Road. Grand Island Police Division Chief Dean Elliott said the man believes he knows who took the coins. The investigation remains open and active.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney will end its summer commencement ceremony beginning in 2027, with summer graduates instead invited to participate in the university's December commencement. The change comes as UNK considers the financial, staffing and operational resources required to hold an additional commenceme...

The national Alzheimer's Association will host one of its annual Walk to End Alzheimer's events Sunday, Oct. 11, at Amur Plaza in Grand Island. The walk will begin at 1:30 p.m., with in-person registration opening at 1 p.m. Bri Hizel, sales director for CountryHouse, a retirement community specializing in Alzheimer's c...

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced that bids have been opened for Project Access York, marking a significant milestone for the City of York and bringing the project one step closer to reality. The project is designed to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure while improving connectivity t...

The Kearney City Council approved the addition of two new members to the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) during its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22. Fire Chief Seth Lunbery asked the council to confirm the appointments of Corey Moss and Haley Eutsler as KVFD firefighters. Both officially joined the department on Sep...

Hastings Public Library is taking part in the second annual Library Fall Crawl, a statewide event encouraging Nebraskans to explore libraries across the state from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2026. More than 100 libraries in 109 Nebraska communities are participating in this year's event, offering residents the chance to ...

The Kearney Police Department has wrapped up its "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" traffic enforcement campaign, which ran from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 as part of a national effort to combat impaired driving over the Labor Day holiday. Throughout the campaign, KPD made 426 traffic contacts and issued 93 citati...

Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Sept. 14 on a project to install roadway cameras at three locations in District 7. The cameras will be installed at the west junction of U.S. Highway 6/34 (US-6/34) and U.S. Highway 83 (US-83) in McCook; the junction of Nebraska Highway 46 (N-46) and Nebraska Highway 89 (N...

The summer heat isn't ready to let go just yet. Highs are expected to climb into the 90s and 100s across the area over Labor Day weekend. However, a pattern shift beginning next week should bring cooler temperatures and better chances for rain. With high pressure remaining in control, temperatures are expected to stay ...

Nebraska State Fair-goers can enjoy a sweet treat while making a difference at SCOOPS Ice Cream Parlor, where every cone, cup and coffee float comes with a side of philanthropy. What makes SCOOPS special is the people behind the counter. Volunteers choose where the proceeds from their shifts go - either Heartland Unite...

For the Parade winners... At first place was the Sandhill Clinic, tied for second place was The Good Samaritan Center and West Holt Medical Services, while in third place was the Olson Family For the Hay Sculpture Contest winners... First Place was Shane Farms, who's display was a Semi Truck & a Race Car made mostl...

At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, Hall County sheriff's deputies responded to a fatal crash near mile marker 312 on Interstate 80 involving an SUV and a semi-truck. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2012 Dodge Journey was traveling eastbound in the westbound passing lane of I-80 when it collided wi...

The Hall County Sheriff's Office will participate in the upcoming "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, aimed at reducing impaired driving and preventing serious and fatal crashes across Nebraska. The department was awarded $2,596.64 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety to suppor...

Following severe weather that moved through the area Monday evening, Aug. 17, Ord Public Schools will be closed Tuesday as officials assess storm damage and evaluate travel conditions. "Ord Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 18 to allow time to assess storm damage and to ensure safe travel routes to schoo...

Grand Island police are searching for a driver involved in two separate incidents of fleeing from officers at high rates of speed on Aug. 15. The first incident occurred around 1:10 a.m. at First and Eddy streets. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle after observing it traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to s...

The Grand Island Police Department participated in the national "Speeding Catches Up With You" High Visibility Mobilization from July 27 through August 9. The effort was made possible through grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety. The campaign focused on reducin...

Hastings Public Library has wrapped up another summer filled with reading, programs, and community fun-and this year, local readers helped set new records. The library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story," brought readers of all ages together for a summer centered around dinosaurs, history, discov...

The South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) is reporting 18 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis within its health district, which includes Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties. SHDHD Executive Director Michele Bever said the department has recorded 18 confirmed cases since July 10. Case investigations ar...