Kearney Public Schools is dealing with a cybersecurity attack that has shut down its district network — but officials say classes will continue as scheduled on Monday.

Two staff members at the juvenile treatment center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave and a third faces a criminal charge due to allegations of inappropriate sexual contact.

The new project aims to expand affordable child care for families across Buffalo County.

Park Elementary in Kearney has been named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School — one of the highest honors a school can receive from the U.S. Department of Education.

County Court Judge Arthur S. Wetzel is retiring from the bench after 14 years in service.

Chief Deputy Dan Schleusener has officially announced he’s running for Sheriff of Buffalo County.

A Pennsylvania man is in custody after a high-speed pursuit in Central Nebraska.

A well-known Hastings restaurant is in its final days of operations after announcing its abrupt closure on Thursday.

Activists and city officials are speaking out after hate-filled signs linked to a white nationalist group were found hanging from a Grand Island bridge near the heart of the Hispanic business district.

Crossroads Mission Avenue Executive Director Daniel Buller is sitting on a bench for 24 straight hours to help raise awareness and fight the stereotypes of homelessness in Nebraska.

The Diocese of Lincoln is limiting a Priest’s assignments after he was accused of sexual abusing a minor three decades ago.

The 2025 Tiger Softball team is ready to make a deep postseason run behind the top state pitcher in Class B plus a versatile and selfless lineup.

Almost 5,000 residents were without power Wednesday morning because of a wandering animal.

Youth leaders from across Central Nebraska are taking helpful tips and tricks home as part of the Power of Change Youth Summit.

The Adams County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a 15-month old child was found alive on the side of a road just southwest of Hastings city limits. 

The new Target store in Conestoga Marketplace is the first Target ever in Grand Island and the first new build in Nebraska in nearly 20 years.

A North Platte man was sentenced to prison in Lincoln County District Court Monday for the third-degree sexual assault of a minor.

Fans can submit their ideas for the franchise’s official name by participating in the “Name The Team” contest at www.giparks.com/nametheteam.

A North Carolina man is in custody after Nebraska State Patrol troopers found 98 pounds of Ketamine in the vehicle he was driving.

A south-central Nebraska health department announced the launch of a new community improvement plan Friday by the literal launching of rockets. 

The Koelling Family Farm is opening their sunflower fields to the public this Saturday for their annual Simply Sunflower Field Day, offering tours, photo opportunities and bottles of cold-pressed sunflower oil.

The Hastings Sodbusters summer baseball team is transitioning to new ownership and a new league for the 2026 season, but isn't going anywhere new.

Several Nebraska senators are requesting a public briefing to address the proposed conversion of the McCook Work Ethic Camp.

The Nebraska brewery is set to officially open Monday at Younes Landing, featuring a newly-designed space, signature beers and more.

Hastings College's annual Mural Day welcomed more than 200 students from 36 Nebraska high schools to showcase their drawing and painting skills while racing against a set time limit.

An Albion woman is being awarded $5,000 to donate to charity after winning a photo submission contest.

Over 400 natural resource leaders gathered in Kearney this week for the annual Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Conference, held Sept. 29 - Oct. 1.

The Hastings City Hall building has now been undergoing renovations for an entire year, which are now expected to continue into the spring of 2026. 

Police say Monday night's power outage was cause by an intoxicated driver who struck a power pole.

Tuesday marks 85 years to the date of KHAS Radio's first day on the air in Hastings. 

Kearney hosted the Rural Engagement and Wellness Summit Monday, which saw health leaders collaborate on how to improve healthcare in Rural Nebraska.

The last two members of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission who served with a former director who faces federal charges alleging public corruption are resigning at the governor’s request.

The Hastings Tigers made just enough plays on both sides of the ball to win a battle of the defenses against Beatrice on Friday night. 

Pilots with the Commemorative Air Force and Nebraska Antique Airplane Association are bringing a rare WWII plane to Hastings Saturday, offering flights and a community hamburger feed to support aircraft maintenance.

Even though Brandon J McDermott is enjoying his time back on solid earth, he says the station is already planning to bring the food drive back for a third year in 2026.

10 years of ongoing renovations are now officially complete at the Nebraska National Guard's primary training facility. 

A Kearney man is behind bars after police arrested him for allegedly assaulting and robbing his girlfriend.

Kearney hosted its first Inspire Awards, honoring women leaders across eight categories.

The state of Nebraska’s new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model is set to ensure anyone can access mental healthcare no matter their age, background or financial status.

A State Senator from Sumner will be running for re-election in the Nebraska Legislature. 

Mary Lanning Healthcare released a statement Wednesday morning saying Eric Barber is no longer the President and CEO of the hospital. 

Adams Central junior Kowen Rader announced on social media Tuesday evening his commitment to play baseball at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Senator Ricketts kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday in Kearney where he highlighted his tenure, outlined his priorities and took direct aim at his opponent.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again in the top ten for rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

The Partyline morning show host climbed to the top of the Burlington Center Tuesday morning to begin the station's 2nd annual 'Heroes for Hunger' food drive. 

Merrick County deputies are investigating possible animal abuse in Chapman after a viral photo spread on social media.

A man has died following a crash Saturday morning south of North Platte.

A Nebraska man is in jail for sexually assaulting two children over the course of seven years, officials say.

Kearney has approved the sale of 16 acres of land which will bring a new data center.

Heartland United is giving out $50,000 in donations during the holiday season.

A new sample from the South Heartland District Health Department show some mosquitoes in Adams County are infected with an extremely rare virus. 

Pleasanton public schools broke ground Thursday on a new $11 million expansion.

A Shelton man has been arrested following a long standoff with Police Thursday.

A Hastings man accused of leaving his 5-month old son in a hot car is on track to head to trial after waiving a court hearing. 

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing teenager.

Chick-fil-A is set to open its first location in Grand Island this Thursday.

The final sentencing for an illegal mule deer hunt is issued almost 6 years later.

One person is dead and two others are injured after an early morning crash occurred near Lexington on Monday.

More than 450 early childhood advocates gathered in Kearney on Tuesday to discuss the issue of childcare in the state.

Authorities say two children did not survive a two-vehicle crash in rural Adams County on Monday afternoon.

Talks of Budget cuts got heated at Monday night's Hastings City Council meeting, with multiple council members flat out arguing and yelling at each other and city staff because of new proposed cuts that came as a surprise during the middle of the meeting.

It’s a great week to be a foodie in Central Nebraska, as Kearney kicks off a city-wide celebration of local flavor.

One of Nebraska's largest co-ops is expanding its footprint in Kearney.

More information is coming in about the fatal plane crash that happened in Kearney last month.