Hastings Airport Receives $4 Million to Upgrade Lighting

The Hastings Municipal Airport is upgrading their runway lighting system.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

State

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

1 hr 48 mins ago

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

1 hr 57 mins ago

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

2 hrs 14 mins ago

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

2 hrs 44 mins ago

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

2 hrs 56 mins ago

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

17 hrs 10 mins ago

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

2 hrs 45 mins ago

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

19 hrs 57 mins ago

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

20 hrs 1 min ago

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

March 29th 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC