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HPD, 911 Center launch new emergency communication program

The Hastings Police Department and 911 Center are excited to announce the launch of Prepared Live, a program that enables our 911 Dispatch Center to livestream videos, text message, and translate text messages from mobile callers in real-time. This addition to our current technology will improve our ability to effectively and efficiently respond to…

HPD participates in Make it Click initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working with the Hastings Police Department to make sure you stay safe on the roads throughout the holiday weekend. Whether you’re driving out of town or just across town to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that more drivers will be on the roads than…

Parks and Rec to hold new Pop Culture Showcase event

The City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department will hold the inaugural Pop Culture Showcase, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday Dec. 7, at the Hastings City Auditorium, 400 N. Hastings Ave.  Admission is free for shoppers. Recreation Superintendent Steve Farrens said the idea for the Pop Culture Showcase came after a number of several Parks and Rec events…

Parks and Rec Holiday Lights registration open through Dec. 6

The City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department is once again holding its Holiday Lights Contest. This contest is a free event and is limited to the first 20 homes that sign up.   Registrations are due Dec. 6.  The judging will take place December 11-16. Please have your holiday lights on display. The winner will be announced on Dec. 19.  Judging…

Parks and Rec to hold Candy Cane Hunt on Dec. 7

The City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its 18th Annual Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Chautauqua Park.   The candy cane hunt is a free event and will be for ages 0-10. Age divisions will be divided into two groups. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m. sharp on the south side of the park across from the Skate Park, at the…