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Members of the 2026 Hastings College Homecoming Court include (front, from left) Lexi Benson, Ellie Lloyd, Abby Fielder, Norah Stewart and Stella Heapy, and (back, from left) Brady Lichtenberg, Sam Acosta Castellanos, McKenna Yates and Caden Block. Not pictured : Leah Downer.

Hastings College to celebrate Homecoming 2026, announces court

Sep 17, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – A downtown parade, hall of fame celebrations, alumni reunions, Bronco athletics and the crowning of student royalty wi...

Papillion La Vista Band Teacher Named Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Sep 17, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Zac Konrad, a band teacher at Papillion Middle School was named the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation today. ...

GI Lutheran Completes Rebranding

Sep 17, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Grand Island Lutheran High Principal Jeremiah Slough discussed the gym renovations and enrollment growth.

GIPS Plans Upgrades at Gates Elementary

Sep 17, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Grand Island Public School Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed the upgrades at Gates Elementary School.

HUW Wraps up HHD Food Drive

Sep 17, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Listen to an interview with Karen Rathke. Audio1 The World's Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show is playing host to a food drive thatcoll...

Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

Sep 17, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a set...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 17, 2026 / HPD

September 17th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 16, 2026, a 40-year-old Hastings resident reported a minor in possession of tobacco products in...

Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Back Below Growth Neutral

Sep 17, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

September 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance: -The region’s overall reading fell below growth neutral for the fourth time in the past six month...

GI Police Report

Sep 17, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 09/17/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates Award Winners from 2026 Galaxy of Stars Talent Contest

Sep 17, 2026 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

The Nebraska State Fair and Vision Productions, Inc. have partnered for 20 years to bring the Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search Finals to the stat...

Governor Pillen Proclaims September National Preparedness Month, Encourages Nebraskans to Stand Ready

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 Shots

Sep 16, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

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

CNCAA Begins Another Strengthening Families Series

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...