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Several Hastings streets to temporarily close for Half Hastings on Saturday

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

HASTINGS, Neb. – People out and about in Hastings on Saturday morning should expect to see traffic being diverted during multiple street races across the city. The Half Hastings races on Sat. May 31, include a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5k and 1-mile fun run. The half marathon and relay both start at 7:30 a.m. at Hastings Middle School and go east through town, ending at Hastings College’s Osborne Sports Complex.
Moss leads Lincoln East to Class A golf title in Kearney

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, Neb. - A new boys golf state champion is crowned, and it all came down to the wire at the NSAA Class A State Championship in Kearney. Lincoln East surprised the field this week by taking home the Class A team title, with Max Moss winning the individual championship on a playoff finish at Kearney Country Club.
Kearney hosts Nebraska’s best as Class A Boys Golf Championship tees off

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, Neb. - High school athletes are teeing off in Central Nebraska with the start of a multi-day state tournament. The top boys golfers from across Nebraska are competing in Kearney this week to determine who’s the best in Class A. The Kearney Country Club is hosting the the NSAA Class A Boys Golf championship this year with officials saying the course requires a slower pace than usual, and that golfers will have to put extra thought into every shot.
Community members unite to address future of youth in Central Nebraska

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, NEB. - Community members across Central Nebraska came together Wednesday for a united conversation about the needs and future opportunities for youth in the surrounding areas. The event was hosted by the Buffalo County Community Partners and it gave both local youth and adults the chance to connect and share experiences. They also highlighted what's working and what still needs more attention as far as youth programming in the area.
Animal shelter seeks help after rescuing 18 dogs from hoarding house

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, NEB. - An animal shelter in Central Nebraska is looking for help after more than a dozen sickly dogs were brought into its facility following an eviction. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office recently uncovered a severe hoarding situation while serving an eviction notice and called the Kearney Area animal shelter for help.
‘We can make a difference’: In life and death, Nebraska family’s story finds hope in tragedy

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Chris Bowling

Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or a loved one needs help. For more than a decade, she funneled hope, fear and frustration into thousands of Facebook posts on the ups and downs of her husband’s depression, his suicide attempts, how they were telling their story to help others. Bailey Koch ended so many of them with a photo. Her with a wide smile that scrunched up her eyes and her husband Jeremy with an easy grin.
Umpire shares thoughts on being targeted, learning, growing

1 week ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Dave Griek

A decision in central Nebraska making waves through the baseball community across the state, and beyond. "He was a decent catcher," said Calvin Johnson, who was the umpire in the game. "He stopped multiple balls (during the game) from bouncing and hitting me. He would go get that outside pitch and he would try to block it down. "Sure, maybe one or two balls would hit me in the shin, but it's also 12U baseball.
Hastings Aquacourt near full lifeguard strength ahead of 2025 opening weekend

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

HASTINGS, Neb. – Weather permitting, the Hastings Aquacourt is set to open this weekend, and has all but two of its lifeguard positions filled. "I think we're right around 30 for re-hires, and then 20 new hires," said Hastings Recreation Superintendent Steve Farrens.
Hastings Sodbusters open season Friday with former player as new head coach

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

HASTINGS, Neb. - The Hastings Sodbusters baseball team begins its 51-game slate tonight at home with a former player leading the team this year. The Sodbusters are a collegiate wood bat summer team that fields college players from all around the country to get more experience during the college offseason. Leading the Sodbusters in 2025 is Josh Prinner, who played for Hastings the past two summers as the starting shortstop.
New community splash pad opens in Kearney, honoring Rochelle Morris

2 weeks ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, Neb. - Children in a Central Nebraskan town now have another way to beat the heat during the summer months after the opening of a new splash pad. The Rochelle Lee Morris Splash Pad is now ready for the public following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event Wednesday evening. The new outdoor aquatic entertainment is located outside the Kearney Family YMCA, and will serve the entire Kearney community thanks to a partnership with the city.