Hastings Airport Receives $4 Million to Upgrade Lighting

The Hastings Municipal Airport is upgrading their runway lighting system.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

Regional

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Two Injured in Holdrege Crash Involving Horse Trailer

Two Injured in Holdrege Crash Involving Horse Trailer

Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Concludes in Hastings

Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Concludes in Hastings

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

State

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’

Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30