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Cold temperatures led to historic natural gas consumption nationwide

Prolonged cold temperatures in January led to historic natural gas consumption nationwide. The effects of those cold temperatures are being felt locally as Hastings Utilities rate payers receive their February bills. A record high of 1.415 billion CCF (141.5 billion cubic feet) of natural gas was consumed on Jan. 16 in the U.S. Lower 48 states, exceeding…

Funkey starts as Assistant City Administrator

Mark Funkey started Monday, Feb. 12 as Assistant City Administrator for the City of Hastings. “The Assistant City Administrator is a very important position for me and for the City,” City Administrator Shawn Metcalf said. “It was imperative to find someone who had the right knowledge, skills, and abilities; someone who exhibited servant leadership,…

Council, mayor approve purchase of ground

Members of the Hastings City Council voted 5-4 at their Feb. 12, 2024 meeting to approve the purchase of 127.4 acres of state-owned land east of Southern Hills Drive and north of the existing Hastings Solid Waste Landfill.  Mayor Corey Stutte broke the 4-4 tie by voting in favor of the purchase. Purchasing the property is a proactive approach to issues…

HC Community Leadership Challenge to welcome 20 students to Hastings

The inaugural Walter Scott, Jr. Community Leadership Challenge at Hastings College begins the evening of Friday, February 2, with 20 students from across Nebraska arriving on campus. The application process drew 90 applicants, which made the selection process challenging, but also rewarding.   “The number of applicants exceeded our expectations and…

Gravel road closed until conditions improve

The City of Hastings closed West South Street, the gravel road south of the BNSF Railway tracks between Laird Avenue and Marian Road, on Wednesday Jan. 31. The closure is in effect until the road dries out and conditions improve. This road is owned by BNSF, but the city maintains the gravel road according to an agreement in place.