KSNB-TV (Hastings, NE)

KSNB-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 4. It is affiliated with NBC, MyNetworkTV, and MeTV, and is licensed in Superior, Nebraska, serving the southeastern and central regions of the state. The station is part of Gray Television's ownership, operating alongside the Lincoln CBS affiliate KOLN (channel 10) and its satellite KGIN (channel 11) in Grand Island. The transmitter for KSNB-TV is situated near York, Nebraska. The main news operations are conducted at a studio located just north of Hastings on U.S. 281, which was previously home to the area's former NBC affiliate, KHAS-TV (now known as KNHL, affiliated with Sonlife Broadcasting Network). The master control and most of the internal functions take place at KOLN's facility located on North 40th Street in Lincoln. Due to a weaker signal in Lincoln, KSNB-TV's main channel is available on the digital subcarriers of KOLN and KGIN. Additionally, the station operates a translator in Lincoln, K18CD-D, which broadcasts on UHF digital channel 18.

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Another round of heavy rain before Mother Nature turns off the faucet and cranks up the heat

2 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | David A. Stoltz

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good Wednesday evening everyone. It’s been another rather active afternoon with showers and thunderstorms popping up across south central and northeastern Nebraska with a half dozen or so severe thunderstorm warnings already having been issued. Additional strong to severe storms are possible before 10pm this evening. The biggest threat will be damaging wind gusts of 60-70mph. Large hail and very heavy rainfall will be the other threats.
‘Just end him’: Group of 5th grade girls accused of plotting to kill a boy at school

2 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Micaela Marshall |Casey Torres |Emily Van de Riet

SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Four elementary school girls in Arizona are accused of plotting to kill a classmate by stabbing him in a school bathroom. The case involves four girls, ages 10 and 11, who are fifth graders at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus. A newly released report from Surprise Police said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.
Thunderstorm chances continue for the next two days before things dry out and temperatures heat up

3 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | David A. Stoltz

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A good and steamy Tuesday evening everyone! As we head into the evening and overnight, the shower and thunderstorms activity will become a little more widespread across the entire area. Widespread severe storms are not expected, but at least some isolated severe weather will be possible. The best chance will be over Western Nebraska where the Storm Prediction Center has placed a Slight Risk of severe storms. Some large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the biggest threats.
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

3 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.
A stalled-out front will bring periodic chances for showers and storms through Thursday

4 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | David A. Stoltz

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) -Good Monday evening everyone! Some received very beneficial rains the past 24 hours. There will be more opportunities for everyone this week to receive much-needed rain as well. This will be thanks to a stalled out front draped across the area that will bring periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through Thursday. Thunderstorms have fire up near the front over Southeast Nebraska back into North Central Kansas. A few storms along and ahead of the front could be severe.
Public feedback wanted on 4th Street Firehouse Project

4 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The City of Grand Island wants to hear from you about some ideas given to them about a historic building. The City is working with Kansas State University and South Dakota State University on the design phase of the Firehouse Project, as a part of Kansas State’s Technical Brownfield’s Program, which was granted in 2023.
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.
Hastings Family YMCA celebrating one year at new building

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Family YMCA is celebrating their first full year at their new facility across from Libs Park. The organization moved to the new building last year because their previous building was aging and had many issues as a result of that age. The upgraded new facility has more space to better serve their members inside, no matter what activity they enjoy.
Hastings College hosts Open Space for aspiring art students

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Art students from across the state and surrounding states are at Hastings College to broaden their skills after high school. The event is called ‘open space’ and it brings 19 students to campus, who rotate through four studios including, ceramics, painting, glass blowing and screen printing. The program serves as an incredible opportunity for high school students to get hands-on experience with different forms of art.