WATCH: A vehicle barreled past a stop sign on Burlington Avenue in Hastings before crashing into a power pole on the other side of the street.

A vehicle crashed into a power pole Wednesday morning causing the Hastings 9-1-1 number to go offline for roughly two hours.

The new Adams County Jail is finally open and ready to provide some much needed relief to county officials that have had problems with the current jail for years.

The search for the next University of Nebraska at Kearney chancellor will be lasting at least several more months.

Education leaders in Central Nebraska are creating a scholarship to help students become the next generation of teachers.

Quinn Rosno, Dawson Kissinger, Thomas Thomas, and Jenson Anderson, who earned several awards and distinguishments over their high school careers at St. Cecilia, signed their letters of intent Monday afternoon.

The eastern two-thirds of Nebraska is bracing for potential severe weather.

A longtime administrator is coming out of retirement to serve as interim chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Strong thunderstorms packing large hail could affect southeast, south-central, eastern and central Nebraska

Three Nebraska Senator hopefuls took questions from Adams, Phelps, and Kearney County residents, and made their case to become the next representative of District 33 in the Nebraska Legislature. 

The priority candidate for University of Nebraska president is making his case to the public.

Aspiring healthcare professionals now have the chance to obtain a new scholarship that honors a local nurse.

A prominent Grand Island manufacturing business is making a six-figure donation to a local college.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Utah man after locating nearly five pounds of suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop in North Platte.

Officials at Hastings College are raising funds to renovate and repair the school’s iconic chapel.

A Nebraska man is behind bars after police say officers found him with about a pound of meth.

The Nebraska State Patrol says the missing girl was found safe. The EMA is canceled.

Jacque Cranson is the owner of Small Town Famous in downtown Hastings, and is running to become the next Hastings Mayor.

Nebraskans will soon have the chance to interact with the priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska.

A Central Nebraska hospital is expanding by offering neurology services to better serve its patients.

The Hastings Utilities Department is receiving national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023.

A Texas man is behind bars after police say he stole a taxi in Nebraska and refused to surrender to officers.

The developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind” agreement to ensure “community benefits” from the pipeline as well as support for the project.

Hundreds gathered at Hastings College Monday afternoon to see the first solar eclipse in Nebraska since 2017. 

A Grand Island woman is behind bars after police say she planned to kill people at a pharmacy.

No major injuries were reported when a driver drove her car into a canal in Lincoln County at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

On Monday, April 8, the United States is set to see the first total solar eclipse since 2017. The path of totality doesn't run through Nebraska, but a partial eclipse will still be visible across the entire state.

The Bluehawks are promoting Jared Prevette to Head Coach of the St. Cecilia Boys Basketball program.

These signatures carry some extra weight for the Brandt family.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney tennis programs are benefiting from its diverse talent. 

Hastings HVAC President by weekday, and city councilman by Monday nights, Shawn Hartmann is running to become the next mayor of Hastings.

The Downtown Development Tour in Grand Island is back and it's highlighting new developments. 

After months of delays and setbacks to the finished product, the new Adams County Jail is opening on April 16.

The body of a missing man has been located in Platte County.

A central Nebraska company will no longer be able to grain after forfeiting its license this week.

2024 Primary Elections are less than 40 days away, and photo IDs are now required to vote in Nebraska. Here's what you need to know before you head to the polls next month.

A school district in central Nebraska is looking for a buyer for one of its oldest facilities. 

The Legislature’s top legislative leaders opted Wednesday to formally reprimand a Nebraska senator after he inserted colleagues’ names into the reading of an explicit rape scene two weeks ago.

May the Fourth Be with You, a “Star Wars” celebration, is coming to Libs Park in Hastings next month. 

NORFOLK - The Kearney Bearcats have won its eighth game on the year and third straight after leaving Norfolk with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night

The May 4 Nebraska volleyball spring match in Kearney is sold out.

Central Nebraska nursing students are now more equipped to deal with real-life situations thanks to newly acquired technology. 

A central Nebraska hospital is hiring someone with years of hospital administration experience in the region to take the position of chief executive officer.

After spending most of last season with an interim head coach, the Lopers are hiring former UNK player and graduate assistant Marty Levinson to lead the men's basketball program.

As a crane lifted the final piece of steel into place, University of Nebraska leaders celebrated a milestone moment in a monumental project.

A problem-solving court in Central Nebraska is celebrating two of its newest graduates.

A man is recovering from injuries after police say a Kearney man stabbed him multiple times.

Bullriding, bullfighting, tractor pulls and a demolition derby will all be part of the 2024 Nebraska State Fair.

Package carries a hike in the state sales tax that is drawing opposition

A group of people in central Nebraska are commemorating Good Friday with a special cross walk. 

A man accused of shooting at Hastings Police will now stand trial.

Nebraska veterans are putting a spotlight on their shared experience during National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

An Iowa man who was on the run will now spend more than a decade in prison thanks to a lengthy investigation and extra efforts by a Nebraska Sheriff's Deputy.

On Thursday, many people voiced their opinions about the changes coming to the North Platte Processing and Distribution Center at the USPS public meeting.

The Board putting off any decision on a full Legislative vote to censure Halloran apparently until sometime next week, but not before several lawmakers praised Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh's strength and courage.

Union Pacific will close three railroad crossings in Hastings for maintenance beginning Friday morning. 

Rodney Holling is the owner of Holling Plumbing and H2 Pipe Lining, and is one of five candidates running for Hastings Mayor. 

The two counts of defamation alleged by the former Kearney High girls basketball coach against the parent of a player are dismissed.

A central Nebraska business is being recognized with a prestigious award. 

Warner Chamber ceremony held on Vietnam War Veterans Day

Earlier this year, the United States Postal Service announced its intention to conduct an evaluation of current operations at the North Platte Processing and Distribution Center.

Some people may find getting healthcare outside of regular weekday business hours can be tough due to several factors. One provider in Central Nebraska is set to make those people's lives a little bit easier.

One of the most iconic buildings in downtown Grand Island is getting a new look. 

A developer in Grand Island is proposing to build more apartment buildings at an already existing development.