HASTINGS – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported on current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. The district COVID-19 risk summary score moved from 2.5 to 2.6, continuing at "elevated" risk (orange).
HASTINGS – Central Community College event planning students have prepared an insightful and interesting exhibit intended to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II. It will also honor the role Hastings played in World War II through the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) …
Hall County voters have a new resource this election season to know what races will be on their November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. “Nebraska Voter Check let’s a voter look up his or her own individual ballot,” said Tracy Overstreet, Hall County election commissioner. “If you’re not ce…
Back in 2018, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity was wrapping up a capital campaign for its first sub-division. As fall weather brought cooler weather, the race to get infrastructure completed was heating up.
LINCOLN – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care announce that healthcare benefits for Medicaid Expansion/Heritage Health Adult (HHA) will begin October 1, 2020, for Nebraskans who have been determined eligible for Medicaid Expansion. Appl…
LINCOLN – Hall County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $40,124, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county’s property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividen…
The Nebraska State Fair has proudly managed and grown the Aksarben Stock Show since 2018 and has every intention of continuing to do so for many years to come. State Fair Executive Director, Bill Ogg and Nebraska State Fair Board Chairwoman, Beth Smith met with the Aksarben Foundation staff …
GRAND ISLAND – The Heartland United Way is launching their first-ever Week of Sharing Acts of Local Love to be held September 28th – October 2nd.
HASTINGS – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported the weekly update to SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which is a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "Our health district COVID-19 risk summary score moved from 2.0 to 2.1, which i…
Grand Island, NE – The Heartland United Way will kick off the 2020-2021 Campaign at Riverside Golf Club on Wednesday, September 30th. The reception will begin at 4:30 PM with the program to follow at 5:15 PM.
GRAND ISLAND & KEARNEY– Stay in the driver’s seat when it comes to your health!
Dana Jelinek and 2019 Mr. Habitat winner, Travis Powell, present Josh Aitken with the honor of Mr. Habitat 2020. The crowning was held at Peace Lutheran Church on September 15.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – September 15, 2020 – Dollar General announces its store at 2511 W. Second St. in Hastings is now open. Normal hours of operation may be found online here or through the Dollar General app.
LINCOLN — Schramm Education Center is hosting an Outdoor Studio series at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays that explores creative ways to record nature observations on paper.
Online grief and support groups are open to anyone in the community and are a great way to find support while sharing common experiences and coping tips in the safety and comfort of your home. Your loved one did not have to be with Tabitha. Participation is free, please register online at Ta…
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to climb U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best Colleges" lists, reaching its highest ranking ever.
LINCOLN – In decisions issued today, the Nebraska Supreme Court ordered that three gambling initiatives be placed on the November general election ballot, and that a medical cannabis initiative be withheld from the ballot.
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – On Friday, September 11th, 2020, Wreaths Across America calls for every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37AM and 10:03AM.
HASTINGS – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported the weekly update to SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which is a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "Our health district COVID-19 risk summary score was 2.0 based on data gathered…
As nursing homes and assisted living communities prepare to loosen visitor restrictions in place due to the coronavirus, the Nebraska Health Care Association is requesting your assistance to keep seniors safe and healthy.
Hastings – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reminded residents that new state-directed health measures (DHM) were being issued by Nebraska to replace the current DHM which expires at 11:59 pm today, August 31. The new DHM will be effective at 12:00 am September 1 …
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.
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LINCOLN - Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that a sufficient number of valid signatures have been collected on petitions to put the Medical Marijuana Initiative on the ballot.
On August 12th, Governor Ricketts announced the recipients of 2020 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) dollars. South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) was a beneficiary of the announcement and has been awarded NAHTF Technical Assistance funding by the Nebr. Dept. of E…
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) board of directors will hold a public levy hearing prior to the August board meeting. The levy hearing will begin at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, with the board of directors meeting following at 2:00 p.m. Bo…
Lincoln, Neb. (August 27, 2020) – Online educational activities for students in kindergarten through high school are being offered by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation just in time for Constitution Day, an annual recognition of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The onli…
LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced today that their signature drive succeeded in collecting enough signatures to put their constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana on the 2020 statewide ballot.
LINCOLN – Phase 3 directed health measures (DHMs) that are in effect until Aug. 31 are being extended through Sept. 13. A total of 66 Nebraska counties are currently in Phase 3.
The Central Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the public phase of its capital campaign to fund an expansion and remodeling project at CCC-Columbus.
Hastings – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported on SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which provides a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "The needle on the risk dial decreased slightly to 1.9 or 'high moderate,'" said SHDH…
QUINCY, Illinois — Titan International, Inc. (Titan) is proud to announce the new Titan Hi-Dration Lug irrigation tire, which is the first radial non-directional irrigation tire on the market. In addition to being available from Titan and Goodyear Farm Tire dealers, the new Hi-Dration Lug wi…
Hall County voters wanting to get a mailed ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election may request one now.
Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week, August 24 - August 31
LINCOLN (August 13, 2020) – Rich Lloyd, PhD will serve as executive president of Hastings College beginning September 1, 2020. Lloyd assumes this role while remaining president of Bryan College of Health Sciences.
LINCOLN — Following the successful and healthy completion of the 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game played in Kearney on Saturday, July 11, the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board is proud to announce the coaching staff selections for the 63rd annual Shrine Bowl of Nebraska. The following Nebra…
HASTINGS – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported on SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which provides a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "The needle on the risk dial moved to 2.2 this week, up from 1.8 the previous week," …
Omaha – The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is seeking designs for a new "Support the Arts" license plate. On Friday, July 31st Nebraska Legislative Bill 942, introduced by Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt was passed. This bill allows for the Nebraska Arts Council to create a new specialty license plate, w…
LINCOLN – On Thursday, the State of Nebraska released data for its third month of Test Nebraska testing assessments, rates and results since the launch of the program.
KEARNEY, August 6, 2020 – Nebraska food banks will soon be able to provide more beef to families in need thanks to the "Good Life. Great Steaks." T-shirt campaign coordinated by the Nebraska Beef Council and the Rural Radio Network. During the four-week promotion, over 1,200 shirts imprinted…
GRAND ISLAND – North Road Paving Improvement Project; Capital Avenue to Highway 2.
LINCOLN – The west lane of the Nunda Shoals boat ramp at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area in Loup County is closed temporarily due to damage.
Trumbull resident Sheree Su (Drew) Ott, 56, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at her home nestled next to her husband and surrounded by her children and sister.
HASTINGS - Bob and Colleen (Witt) Kober will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on August 6.
Hastings – Tuesday, July 28 South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported on SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which provides a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District.
HASTINGS – The Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting this year’s Art in the Park event on Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Libs Park in Hastings, Nebraska. We are excited to announce that at this year’s Art in the Park, there will be 40 artisans showcasing …
LINCOLN – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) biannual Corn Congress event was held virtually this week instead of in-person at its usual location in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was elected to NCG…
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is delaying the start of fall sports competition to Sept. 28 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
LINCOLN – Analysis conducted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau indicates Nebraska's agricultural economy could face nearly $3.7 billion in losses due to COVID-19 in 2020 if economic conditions do not improve. The estimate is based on a "snapshot" of revenue losses projected for 2020 commodities th…
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