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FREE Green Dot bystander intervention training for the public at Good Samaritan–multiple sessions available

May 13, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan, in partnership with the S.A.F.E. Center, is pleased to announce upcoming training focused on community vio...

Gov. Pillen Describes State Agency Efforts in Dealing with Hantavirus Situation

May 13, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says his agencies remain in a state of readiness and will assist in any way possible, now that U.S.-based p...

Street Smarts Kickoff Set for Saturday in Hastings

May 13, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and Hastings Police Department are collaborating to present Street Smarts Summer Kickoff, a new, free ...

Good Life District Dominates GI City Council Meeting

May 13, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

A meeting that nearly spanned five hours took a deep dive into the future of the Good Life District in Grand Island. Ward 1's Jack Sheard sinks int...

Hastings Community Arts Council to Host Free Pop-Up Art Gallery in Historic Schnase 1906 District

May 13, 2026 / Jarod Rogers

HASTINGS, Neb. — The Hastings Community Arts Council will host a free, juried Pop-Up Art Gallery May 15–17 in the historic Schnase 1906...