Hastings News

The prosecution focused on connecting phone numbers to Hastings family members during the first day of trial in a conspiracy and witness tampering case.

Vern Theisen of Hastings bought his two-door Chevy new in 1952. The car is still in good condition and he drives it in parades and to car shows.

Hail and 100-degree temperatures made a rare appearance together in Tribland this Memorial Day weekend.

Firefighters were monitoring a fire that started in a pile of brush and yard waste east of Jerry Spady Pontiac Cadillac GMC Jeep in north Hastings Saturday afternoon.

Community events may be a little droopier this year amid a worldwide helium shortage.

The splash pad at Libs Park will reopen Saturday after staying closed in 2011 for repairs.

Replay the the "Husker Talk Live chat with World-Herald staff writer Sam McKewon to get the latest Nebraska athletics news and analysis.

Railroad quiet zones aren't a priority for the city of Hastings - at least not this year.

An Adams Central High School senior wasn't allowed to walk on stage to receive his diploma at graduation May 5, and his mother wants to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.

Samantha "Sam" Chytka was hardly a stranger to rodeo when she became part of Hastings College's inaugural rodeo team four years ago.

Tri-View Elementary second-graders Paxton Hoagland, right, and Ethan Pherson gather their folders and supplies Thursday, the last day of school.

Democratic Senate candidate Bob Kerrey drives home a point during a meet and greet gathering at the home of John and Marsha Nelson of Hastings Thursday afternoon.

Marvin "Butch" Hughes of Hastings is appealing a judge's ruling that he violated city codes at the former Hastings Middle School, 505 N. Hastings Ave.

Mackenzie Zeckser, 7, sits with her mother, Jana Zeckser, at their home Wednesday afternoon.

Brock Sindt is greeted by Max, a therapy dog from K-9's and Friends of Hastings, during the Hastings College De-Stress Fest.

Connie Consbruck of South Central Nebraska Right to Life speaks to the Hastings City Council and a packed house of supporters Monday night about Planned Parenthood.

One year ago, Parsons and her husband, Bob, were trying to get pregnant to no avail.

Hamel will audition Thursday in Providence, R.I., for producers of the television show "The X Factor," a singing competition show that's similar to "American Idol" and was created by former "Idol" judge Simon Cowell.

Dr. Lindsey Klocke, left, and zoo veterinarian Dr. Julie Napier prepare Tubby, a 28-year-old gorilla, for surgery Saturday at the Nebraska Medical Center.

A Nebraska high school senior is set to graduate and go to college, although he's been listed as dead.