Record-setting night for Hastings Public Schools

Spring festival raises well over $100K

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026

By Dave Griek

Record-setting night for Hastings Public Schools

Regional

Hastings City Council Pauses Contract Negotiations with Heartland Pet Connection

Hastings City Council Pauses Contract Negotiations with Heartland Pet Connection

Hastings Public Schools Sets New Graduation Mark

Hastings Public Schools Sets New Graduation Mark

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

State

Multiple evacuations from overnight fire

Schizophrenia defense takes center stage in Ruskamp murder trial closing statements

Child abuse charges dismissed against Pilger couple

From tractors to fire extinguishers, Ag Safety Day helps educate kids on all things ag safety

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel, Garden counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Garden County

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities