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KEARNEY, Neb. — A longtime Tri-Cities sports broadcaster has been named the new play-by-play voice for University of Nebraska at Kearney football on News Channel Nebraska.

Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame to celebrate 36th class
Eight individuals and two teams will celebrate their induction as the 36th class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame during a reception and banquet held in conjunction with Hastings College Homecoming on Saturday, September 27.

Hastings Fire and Rescue dispersing $92,000 in immediate retention bonuses to combat staffing shortages
The Hastings Fire and Rescue department is used to responding to emergency situations on a daily basis, but now a call for help from their own department is being answered by the Hastings City Council.

New program providing financial assistance to Central Nebraska natural disaster victims
A Central Nebraska non-profit is launching a new program to assist certain homeowners with damaged properties that not only dealt with flooding in Grand Island, but for any natural disaster events that may happen in the future.

Former mayor, board member raises questions about state fair request for assistance from Grand Island
Jeremy Jensen, the former mayor of Grand Island and a former board member of the Nebraska State fair, feels uniquely qualified to publicly share his thoughts on several financial decisions made by the Nebraska State Fair.

Hastings seeing housing options increase with current, future developments
After the recent ribbon cutting and opening of the brand new Theatre District Flats with 56 units, development officials are touting the expansion of the Hastings community that is continuing to grow with more new housing on the way.