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Hastings man sentenced for assaulting step daughterA Hastings man will spend 180 days in jail then spend time on probation. He was sentenced Monday afternoon after accepting a plea deal for sexually assaulting his step-daughter. Jason Mostek apologized... 
Sheehy fined for inappropriate phone callsThe thousands of phone calls Rick Sheehy made on his state issued cell phone will cost him. The Omaha World Herald is reporting the former Liutenant Governor has been slapped with a $1,000 fine. The... 
Tuition freeze made official for University of NebraskaBack here at home, the state budget package approved by the legislature last month included funding for a tuition freeze for in-state students at Nebraska's University system. Last week, the University's... 
Grand Island city finance director arrested after hit and runGrand Island City Finance director Jaye Monter was arrested Friday night on suspicion of driving under the influence following a hit and run accident on Highway 2. The Hall County Sheriff's Department... 
I-80 stretch reopens after truck fireInterstate 80 is back open Monday night following a moving truck fire. It happened Monday morning and had crews on the scene through the afternoon. Thankfully there were no injuries. According to the... 
Local businesses enjoy benefits of softball tournamentEvery year Hastings gets quite the tourism boost with thanks to the Smith Softball Complex. But it's not just the tournaments that come to Hastings its people as well. Hastings businesses look forward... 
Golf scramble raises funds for Hastings library renovationA group of golfers is swinging for Hastings Public Library. A golf scramble sponsored by Coldwell Banker is raising money for the library and the Renew Campaign. The library has been raising money since... 
Hastings High grads take auto skills to national competitionTwo Hastings High graduates are making history. The pair is the first group of students from the high school to make it to the National Teen Automotive Competition in nearly 40 years. News 5's Lauren... 
Hastings First Friday returns for JuneImprovement in our weather could be the cure for the second go round of a new event in Hastings. Friday night, from 5:00 to 8:00 the city of Hastings is opening up the streets in downtown for Hastings... 
Sherman County Reservoir celebrates 50 yearsIt's a popular place for boating, swimming and fishing. This weekend marks a big anniversary for an area reservoir.
UNK student's probation extended for firework prank4th of July is less than a month away. But, don't expect a former UNK student to be taking part in setting off fireworks. 20 year old Ann Castater has been sentenced to 18 months' probation. And, 90... 
Contributions roll in for Grand Island's veterans' home bidThe contributions keep rolling in as Grand Island pushes to be awarded the project for the new Central Nebraska Veteran's Home. This time it's the GI Area Economic Development Corporation committing $100,000... 
Grand Island stepmom jailed for violating probationA Grand Island woman is in jail for violating the terms of her probation. 27 year old Michelle Almonte-DeJesus was convicted of sleeping with her stepson on May 8th. The story just keeps getting more... 
Government discusses plan to buy land near NiobraraNebraska's Republican U.S. Senators are upset over a plan by the Interior Department to acquire up to 200,000 acres of private land along the Niobrara River and Ponca Bluffs. Senator Mike Johanns says... 
Swimmer's itch closes Mormon Island beachA popular swimming spot in Central Nebraska is closed. Water samples from Mormon Island tested positive for a parasite that can cause swimmer's itch. It happened this same time last year, but the closing... 
New aircraft arrives at Grand Island airportThe Central Nebraska Regional airport welcomed a new plane to its runway Thursday. Allegiant Air added the A319 Airbus to its fleet. It will only be used for flights to and from Phoenix. Airport Director...
Johanns lends support to new Farm BillClosing the door. That's what the USDA Acting Deputy Secretary is having to defend Thursday following meeting in Lincoln that was cut off from the public. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, a closed... 
Historic Heartwell school building will go to highest bidderWe've seen this a lot in recent years - school consolidation. The old Heartwell School Building has sat empty for over 20 years. Now, it's being sold to the highest bidder. Residents are saying goodbye...
Senator Seiler comments on "Year of the Filibuster"Sine Die was Wednesday in the state legislature. But there are certainly still a lot of talking points out there from this year's session, including political road block we're seeing more and more here... 
Equine disease reported in western NebraskaIf you're traveling with your horses this summer, listen up. A disease that's usually fatal - Equine Infectious Anemia - has been confirmed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. All twelve cases of... 
Senators criticize Heineman for not tackling big issuesNow that the Legislative Session is over, some senators are criticizing Governor Heineman for not taking the lead on some big state issues and not just this session. Democratic Senator Steve Lathrop... 
North Platte bids for veterans' homeAs you know, four cities have entered their names for the new Central Nebraska Veterans' Home. On Tuesday we told you that Grand Island and Hall County have pledged a combined $3.3 million toward the... 
Alex and Coco: Best friends are reunitedMan's best friend. Two peas in a pod. Soul mates. All phrases that come to mind when you meet this next pair.
GI public schools campaigns for restoration of Little TheatreOne third of the events held in Grand Island Senior High's Auditorium are community events. And now the school is asking for the community's help Wednesday Grand Island Public Schools announced they... 
103rd legislative session wraps up in LincolnIt was a session that, at times, was slow moving with fillibusters, the threat of fillibusters, and hours of debate. But in the end, 214 bills were passed, 71 of those priority bills and the state budget... |
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