Ian Mason

Hastings

Morning Anchor at KSNB-TV (Hastings, NE)

Morning Anchor for @KSNBLocal4.

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Articles

Nebraska electronic repair shop sounds alarm over tariffs impacting replacement parts

3 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The United States tariff policy is rapidly evolving, and with this comes uncertainty on how they will impact certain industries. One industry that is forecasted to be hit particularly hard is the electronics industry, with many devices like phones, computers and tablets assembled overseas. Because of the high cost of these devices already, United States President Donald Trump has exempted assembled devices like phones and computers from those duties.
Local4’s Four Things You Need to Know for June 24, 2025

4 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for June 24, 2025. The Associated Press is reporting that President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was in effect Tuesday after the deal initially faltered.
Nebraska Congressional Delegation responds to President Trump bombing Iran

6 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States had launched attacks on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities. Nebraska officials, so far, responding to the situation with support for the president and his actions. For decades, Iran has chanted ‘death to America’ and pledged to wipe Israel off the map. When foreign adversaries pledge to destroy us, we should believe them.
Weather Alert Day: Strong heat across the region for the next few days

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Central and western Nebraska are both in Weather Alert Days for Saturday and Sunday, with the Alert continuing for the Local4 viewing area on Sunday. We will be seeing sustained temperatures over 100ºF for the next few days, with humidity on Friday as well strong winds over 20 miles per hour. We will have no clouds, which means that the sun’s radiation will not be impeded when being absorbed by the earth.
One dead, several injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Elm Creek

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason |Lorena Carmona

ELM CREEK, Neb. (KSNB) - Interstate 80 near the Elm Creek exit has reopened in both directions after a serious crash Thursday morning left one person dead and several others injured. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the crash happened around 10:55 a.m. at mile marker 256 and involved multiple vehicles. A preliminary investigation shows a westbound pickup towing an SUV lost control in a construction zone, crossed the center line, and collided with an eastbound semi.
Large crash brings traffic to a stand still on I-80 near Elm Creek

1 week ago | 1011now.com | Ian Mason |Lorena Carmona

ELM CREEK, Neb. (KSNB) - A large crash has brought traffic to a stand still on Interstate 80 near the Elm Creek exit on Thursday. An image from the Nebraska 511 camera network shows a Fed-Ex truck off the highway and at least two vehicles severely damaged. There are also multiple fire trucks and ambulances in the area. This area is under construction with the westbound lanes closed, and the eastbound lanes converted into a two-way strip in the region.
Local4’s Four Things You Need to Know for June 19, 2025

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for June 19, 2025. Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel Thursday morning. An Israeli hospital was struck along with other targets across the country. The Soroka Hospital in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba was hit by a missile, damaging the facility. Several windows were blown out and black smoke could be seen for miles from the building.
DOGE grant cuts put Tri-Cities healthcare services at risk

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Health organizations across the Tri-Cities are warning the public that with recent federal budget cuts to their grants, they aren’t able to operate at full capacity. With the Trump Administration looking to cut federal spending in any way possible, they have created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The group’s main mission is to find waste, fraud and abuse within the federal government’s spending.
Grand Island woman arrested for drunk driving crash with unrestrained children in the car

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island woman is behind bars on Monday morning after police say she crashed her car while drunk with children in the backseat without seatbelts. Police say that early on Sunday morning, Maresy Eliza Rabanales Estrada, 25, was driving drunk when she crashed into a parked car while turning a corner on the 1200 block of West Anna Street. A witness heard the crash and responded to help a three and six year old out of the vehicle.
Card skimming device found in ATM at Grand Island bank

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Police Department found a card skimming device inside an ATM at a Grand Island bank. The skimmer was found outside the First Interstate Bank on West 2nd Street on June 6. According to GIPD, the ATM had not been working for a few days and the company who maintains the device sent a tech to investigate. When the tech started to work on the ATM, the small skimmer fell out.