Will Vraspir

Hastings

Crime and Courts Reporter at Hastings Tribune

Reporter for the Hastings Tribune. Husband, father and gamer. I also enjoy writing fiction.

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Articles

HPS to consider supplementing transportation service

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Amy Roh |Will Vraspir

By Amy Roh/Tribune//,Will Vraspir [email protected] In order to improve transportation services among Hastings Public Schools students, district officials are looking to contract with private drivers. Superintendent Jeff Schneider asked the board to consider a one-year contract with EverDriven Thursday during the HPS Board of Education work session at the district offices.
Hastings man imprisoned 5-7 years for intending to distribute meth

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

A 48-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to five to seven years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute Thursday in Adams County District Court. Travis Hisey, whose last address is unknown, pleaded no contest Feb. 3. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors reduced the charge from a Class 1C felony and dropped a charge of possessing hydrocodone. Prosecutors also agreed to recommend three to five years in prison at sentencing.
Garett to remain at LRC

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

A 47-year-old man committed to the Lincoln Regional Center for nearly two decades after killing a Hastings man will continue the same level of treatment for another year. Jayson Garett had an annual review of his case Wednesday in Adams County District Court.
News in Brief

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

By Will Vraspir [email protected] Vehicles reportedly driven by Harriet A. Lunbery of Axtell and Lashonda D. Fuehrer of Lincoln collided April 9 at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue. A vehicle reportedly driven by Karla M. Anderson of 7370 W. Oak Ridge Road April 11 collided with a deer at Adams Central Avenue near Prairie Lake Road.
Central Park will sport pinwheels to support children, families

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

Leaders from area nonprofit agencies will gather 2 p.m. Thursday to place pinwheels to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month at Central Park, located on Second Street between Burlington and Lincoln avenues.
News in Brief

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

Adams County Judge Michael Burns April 11 sentenced Rebecca L. Bockman, 48, of Grand Island to one year of probation and a $100 fine for second-offense shoplifting on Oct. 25, 2024. Bockman pleaded no contest on Feb. 10, and prosecutors dropped a second charge of the same crime. Second-offense theft by shoplifting, value less than $500, is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A vehicle reportedly driven by Carlos A.
Hastings man contests firearm, threat charges

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

A 23-year-old Hastings resident has denied using a firearm to threaten his girlfriend and head-butting a police officer. Nickolas J. Collicott, whose last known address was 2309 W. Ninth St., filed a written not guilty plea in Adams County District Court on April 10.
Stabbing charge denied

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Will Vraspir

A 33-year-old Hastings woman has denied stabbing a man in a case filed with the Adams County District Court. Ashley R. Bogenhagen of 1235 N. Kansas Ave. filed a written not guilty plea and waiver of arraignment on April 1.
Hastings man contests firearm, threat charges

1 week ago | norfolkdailynews.com | Will Vraspir

A 23-year-old Hastings man has denied charges relating to his alleged use a firearm to threaten his girlfriend and his alleged head-butting of a police officer. Nickolas J. Collicott, whose last known address was 2309 W. Ninth St., filed a written not guilty plea in Adams County District Court on April 10. Collicott faces charges of use of a firearm to commit a felony, terroristic threats, assault by strangulation and assault of an officer.
Adams Central tackles new graduation requirement

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Laura Beahm |Will Vraspir

By Laura Beahm,Will Vraspir [email protected] With graduation around the corner, Adams Central High School officials are working to meet a new state requirement to make sure every student fills out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Principal Scott Harrington said everyone in the senior class is on track to graduate during an update to the Adams Central Board of Education Monday during the board's regular meeting at Adams Central High School.