Hastings News

A historical society is appealing a court decision that let a former state psychiatric hospital keep sealed the identities of hundreds of people buried in its cemetery.

The Hastings Community Theatre is taking a trip back to the classic 1950s this summer, complete with classic cars, root beer fl oats and a special presentation featuring a 30-member, primarily teenage cast.

Donations to Nebraska charities are down across the state and because of the current state of the economy.

The scene is familiar: a group of Nebraskans discussing plans for watching the Husker football game on Saturday.

Rick and Valda Hammersley's current home rests -- right now -- under the cottonwoods at Karrer Park.

Residents in southeast and south-central Nebraska are bracing for possible flooding following thunderstorms that dropped between 2 and 5 inches of rain on the region.

The following is a press release from the Salvation Army: With summer quickly passing, The Salvation Army in Hastings is moving to aid low income families in preparing for the fast approaching school year.

Winds spawned by a band of thunderstorms over southeast Nebraska on Friday night damaged trees and utility poles in southern Fillmore County and northern Thayer County.

If Joseph Prickett met his goal, he collected $2,000 for Free Wheelchair Mission.

It's been a crazy 3 weeks since my last road race in Hastings, Neb. This is going to be a long one, but if you've ever heard the phrase, "When it rains it pours" but never actually heard of it happening to ...

Weather officials are keeping an eye out for the potential of more stormy weather in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa Monday afternoon and evening.

The Free Wheelchair Mission's Mobility in Motion Tour stopped in Hastings Sunday; it's the truck's first ever stop in Nebraska.

Last year, Thomas Thomas spent nearly $108,000 on gasoline. He expects that number to double in the coming year.

Petition against fluoride started in Hastings By Ginger ten Bensel - A Hastings group that is against putting fluoride in their drinking water has some concerns tonight.

Hi 85 F Lo 59 F TODAY... partly cloudy, a slight chance of afternoon t-storms, highs in the mid 80s, winds NNE 5-10 mph.

The U.S. government says $125 million in environmental claims will be paid as part of auto parts maker Dana Corp.

Fluoridation could be put to the vote By Denise Booker - People in Hastings could have a chance to vote if they want fluoride in their drinking water.

Adreanne Brungardt of Brush, a sophomore at Hastings College in Hastings, Neb., was named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester with a 4.0 grade-point average.

Nebraska The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for southeast Nebraska and western Iowa until 1:00 a.m.; A flash flood watch is issued for eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa until 5 a.m. Three ...

The following is a press release from the Hastings Police Department: The Hastings Police Department is continuing its investigation in the death of Julie A. Cronk, age 39, of 1805 W. 5th Street, Hastings, ...