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Governor Pillen Proclaims September National Preparedness Month, Encourages Nebraskans to Stand ReadyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 16, 2026 / Laura Strimple

Grand Island Hall County Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund discussed Emergency Preparedness Month. Audio1 September 16, 2026 (LINCOLN, ...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 16, 2026 / HPD

September 16th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 15, 2026, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1300 block of West J Street. ...

CDHD Stresses Getting Flu ShotsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 16, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Nicole Placke discussed flu shots being available at the Central District Health Department.  

CNCAA Begins Another Strengthening Families SeriesAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 16, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com Sports Network

The Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction is holding another Strengthening Families Series. Lorinda Brown gives details.

Breakout Sessions and Speakers, Lunch Panel Announced for 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney

Sep 16, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, featuring keynote speakers Ben Sasse a...

Grand Island Area Farmers Market to Host 2nd Annual Harvest Festival with Free Family Entertainment

Sep 16, 2026 / Press Release

GRAND ISLAND, NE — September 16, 2026 — The Grand Island Area Farmers Market is inviting families from across the region to celebrate t...

GI Police Report

Sep 16, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 09/16/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...
Photo cutline: Ten Hastings-area students and recent graduates have been selected by the Hastings International Exchange Organization as Sister City Ambassadors. The group will travel to Ozu, Japan, in May 2027 to participate in a cultural exchange and celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Hastings-Ozu sister city relationship. Pictured at the Japanese Friendship Garden at Hastings College, front row, left to right, are Rebecca Schmidt, Gabriella Lind, Ryann King and Fiona Kryzsko. Back row, left to right, are Freddy Schmidt, Emilia Uhrmacher, Amelia Borer, Keaton Redline, Sam Avers and Khris Matul Rosales.

Ten Hastings-area students selected as Sister City Ambassadors to Ozu, Japan

Sep 16, 2026 / Dawn Schmidt's profile photo Dawn Schmidt

HASTINGS, Neb. — September 15, 2026 — Ten students and recent graduates of Hastings-area high schools have been selected by the Hasting...

Nebraska Students Awarded Seals of Biliteracy

Sep 16, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, is proud to announce that 247 Nebrask...

Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit Draws Over 250 Attendees, Marks Major Collaboration in Statewide Fight

Sep 15, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN--More than 250 participants from across Nebraska convened at the UNL Innovation Campus on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for the third annual...

August Traffic Fatality Toll

Sep 15, 2026 / NDOT

 Sept. 15, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of August 2026, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadwa...

Senator Ricketts Focused on Trade IssuesAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts touched on trade during a phone conversation.

Governor Jim Pillen Touches on Variety of SubjectsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 15, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today Brian Neben

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen visited Central Nebraska. 

Emergency Preparedness Month Takes Spotlight in Hall CountyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Grand Island Hall County Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund talked emergency preparedness. 

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundations and UNL Partner to Bring Nonprofit Leadership Training to Grand IslandAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 15, 2026 / Press Release

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF) is partnering with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Colleg...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 15, 2026 / HPD

September 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 14, 2026, a 51-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1200 block of Nor...
Hastings Skate Park equipment removal to begin Sept. 19

Hastings Skate Park equipment removal to begin Sept. 19

Sep 15, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

Skateboarders in Hastings will notice some improvements to the skate park near the Parks and Recreation office on Third Street. The Hastings Parks...

Husker Harvest Days Brings Big Crowds to Hall County

Sep 15, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

September 15, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.)  —Husker Harvest Days is underway, and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages visitors and travele...

GI Police Report

Sep 15, 2026 / GIPD

Media report for: 09/15/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please contac...
Drug Pallets

Troopers Find Nearly 20,000 LBs of Drugs, Trailer Full of Stolen Items in Dawson County Traffic Stops

Sep 14, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

See the complete press conference here. September 14, 2026 (Lexington, Neb.)  — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 14, 2026 / HPD

September 14, 2026Reported Offenses: On September 13, 2026, a 57-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 1100 block of South Fran...

Election Season has ArrivedAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 14, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet discussed the 'election of confusion'. 

GI Police Report

Sep 14, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 09/14/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...

USDA Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service Team Up for Husker Harvest Days

Sep 14, 2026 / Bobbie Kriz-Wickham

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 14, 2026 – Leadership of the Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Nebraska USDA Natural Resources Conservation Se...

Black Hills Energy supports volunteer fire departments through Funds for Firefighters program

Sep 14, 2026 / Stephanie King | Black Hills Energy | Public Affairs Manager, Central & Western Nebraska

KEARNEY, NEBRASKA – September 14, 2026 – Volunteer firefighters play a critical role in protecting the communities we serve, often resp...