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City declares snow emergency

The City of Hastings has declared a snow emergency to begin at 8 a.m., Monday Dec. 25. The snow emergency will continue through 12:01 a.m., Wednesday Dec. 27, based on the latest winter weather forecast that predicts strong winds; heavy, wet snow with several inches of snow. No parking is allowed along emergency snow routes during the above timeframe…

City offices to close for Christmas holiday

The City of Hastings offices will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22 and will be closed all day on Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Front desk services will be unavailable at: Hastings Police Department Hastings Fire and Rescue Administration Finance Hastings Utilities Hastings Municipal Airport Parks and Recreation Department. 911…

Deceased person identified from Dec. 17, 2023 explosion

On Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the Hastings Police Department and Hastings Fire and Rescue were called to 618 S. Boston Ave. in reference to a house explosion. Through investigation, it was determined that the initial explosion, as well as the multiple secondary explosions, were likely due to explosive/destructive devices.…

Explosion at 618 S. Boston Ave.

At approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, the Hastings Police Department along with Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to 618 South Boston Ave. The initial 911 caller reported an explosion within the residence. Upon initial arrival on scene, there were secondary explosions occurring within the home. The residence collapsed and was destroyed…

Intersection of 7th and Burlington put into flashing mode

The Nebraska Department of Transportation’s contractor - IES Commercial Inc., of Holdrege is continuing with upgrades to the traffic signals on US Highway 34/281 (Burlington Avenue).  Seventh Street The traffic signals at the intersection with Seventh Street have been upgraded and were placed in flashing mode the morning of Friday, Dec. 15. The north/south…