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

Hundreds of units of blood were donated across the Tri-Cities during this year’s Battle of the Badges blood drive.

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026
By Brandon Shanahan

Regional

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

Grand Island man scheduled for plea hearing in student assault case

Grand Island man scheduled for plea hearing in student assault case

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

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

'Night of the Twisters' remembered nearly 50 years later

A supercell formed over central Nebraska and climbed high into the sky, parking over the city of Grand Island. The storm unleashed seven tornadoes, three of which were anti-cyclonic.