Ryan Valenta

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Ryan Valenta

HASTINGS, Neb. – Hundreds, if not thousands of people are walking or running into the night this weekend to remember the legacy of a late Hastings College graduate. The 4th annual 'Miles for Mik' event is underway at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center on the Hastings College campus. Participants in the walk are remembering Mikaelah Molifua, better known as Mik, who passed away in 2020 after her second battle with cancer.

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Ryan Valenta

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska's Attorney General is leading an effort with state law enforcement to oppose a bill aiming to roll out medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska. Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced in a press conference Wednesday morning that him and more than a dozen state sheriffs are sending a letter to the Nebraska Legislature to dissuade senators from passing LB677 and AM1251.

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Ryan Valenta

HASTINGS, Neb. – One of the more popular attractions in Hastings will be put into operation for the season this upcoming weekend. The city of Hastings announced Tuesday that the Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain will fire up for the first time in 2025 on Friday, May 9. Testing of the fountain's lights will happen on Thurs. May 8 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. A new addition to the multi-colored fountain this year is a new coat of paint, which was painted at the end of the 2024 season according to the city.

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Ryan Valenta

HASTINGS, Neb. – The Hastings College Baseball team is turning to a former MLB broadcaster and collegiate coach to lead its program. The Hastings College Athletic Department announced the hiring of Victor Rojas on Saturday. "We are excited to welcome Victor to the Hastings Athletics family. Victor brings a lot of knowledge from his days of covering baseball and I believe that will translate to make him a great coach," said Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements.

2 weeks ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Ryan Valenta

HASTINGS, Neb. – The Jack Osborne Track Complex is fully renovated and is ready to once again host outdoor track and field events. The home of the Men and Women's Hastings College Track and Field teams is named after Jack Osborne, who was inducted into the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Friday afternoon during the GPAC Championships, a ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m., officially signifying the completed renovations.