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‘Hastings Bingo’ creating opportunities to discover new businesses
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce invites people to play a fun game, while discovering new businesses with their ‘Hastings Bingo’ promotion. To play, people can go to Special Scoops, which is on the Nebraska Passport, to pick up a bingo card. On there, they can find several businesses labeled on it.
Holloway, Wyoming team excel at national shooting competition
Recent Greybull High School graduate Jeremy Holloway tied for 12th place as an individual and his Wyoming team captured third place overall at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held last week at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Neb. Hosted by Nebraska 4-H. the weeklong event attracted...
Grand Island man accused of driving 151 mph in 50 mph zone while drunk
GRAND ISLAND – A Grand Island man is accused of driving 151 mph in a 50 mph zone while intoxicated. Jason W. Hornady, 54, of 2711 Riverside Drive was charged in Hall County Court with first-offense DUI, 2nd offense willful reckless driving, racing on a highway, all misdemeanors; and speeding more than 36 mph over the limit, an infraction.
Hastings native helping Supernovas succeed from front office
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Omaha Supernovas hold the title as the first-ever champions of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The franchise is taking the title on a trophy tour around the state, which recently stopped in Hastings. Part of that, is due to the franchise’s Director of Corporate Partnerships, Murphy...
Fonner Park firework display preparations
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It took a team to set up the firework show at Fonner Park on Thursday. J & M Displays, an Iowa based company that sets us fireworks displays all over, began work around 10:30 a.m.. On Wednesday, they put on a show in York, and...
Stuhr Museum hosts 1894 Independence Day
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - An old-fashioned tradition continued in Grand Island, as the Stuhr Museum hosted their annual 1894 Independence Day celebration. The celebration included a German Language Church Service, an anvil firing, and a “mammoth” parade that all children were invited to participate in. Erin Zulkoski,...
Brickyard Park hosts Fourth of July festivities
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Hastings residents gathered at Brickyard Park for a concert and fireworks on Thursday afternoon. There was plenty of food and dessert trucks for people to enjoy, and at 7 p.m. there was a concert from Nebraska’s own Rascal Martinez, and when the sun set the fireworks let up the sky.
Fireworks stand in Hastings not seeing as many customers compared to previous years
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - One firework stand in Hastings says they are seeing a smaller turnout compared to previous years in Hastings. Assistant Manager Shania Santos for Bellino Fireworks stand in Hastings, located at Russ’s Market parking lot, said their stand is not far off from hitting their sales goal and would have been even further behind if it were not for an early morning rush the day before the fourth.
Hastings kicks off Fourth of July with a parade
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - YWCA Adams County started off the Fourth of July holiday with giving kids a chance to show off their red, white and blue. Kids, and kids at heart, decorated bicycles, wagons, and toy ATVs, before taking a stroll around the fountain to the beat of a marching band.
Lots of work done ahead of Grand Island fireworks show
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Tourism and the Community Fireworks Committee have put in a lot of work in order to make this year’s fireworks show happen. The organizations worked together to create fundraising events and participate in Go Big Give in order to raise money for the event to happen at Fonner Park.
Paws Up Kearney County is Advocating for Animals
Paws Up Kearney County is working toward improving the lives of companion animals in Kearney County. The group will be hosting ‘Dogs for Dogs’, the first of many events to raise funds for their mission, on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Windmill. Paws Up Kearney...
Man shot and killed in west Lincoln parking lot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 25-year-old man was shot dead Friday night in west Lincoln. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. in a parking lot at South Coddington Avenue and West A streets, police said. The Lincoln Police Department responded to a report of gunshots and vehicles fleeing the...
Family of Lincoln’s first drag queen hosts ‘Big Gay Yard Sale’ to pass on his belongings
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A local icon for Lincoln’s queer community died last month, and this weekend friends and family are holding a yard sale to sell his belongings. Paul Pearson was an active member of the local theatre scene, as well as a pioneer to drag shows in Lincoln.
A Small Nebraska Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
Crete, a small city in southeastern Nebraska known for its quaint charm and home to Doane University, has recently been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. According to the latest crime statistics, Crete has been ranked as the third most dangerous city in the state, a startling revelation that has left residents and local authorities alike grappling with the implications.
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