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Garage fire at 711 E. Fourth St.

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded at 8:40 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 to a garage fire at 711 E. Fourth St. The fire, which was reported by a neighbor, was under control within 10 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported and no other buildings were damaged. The Hastings Police Department and Hastings Utilities also…

Light-weight debris prohibited at landfill Nov. 20 due to wind

The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting light-weight debris the rest of the day on Nov. 20, while a wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of 24.2 mph and gusts of 41 mph, the wind advisory began at 12:30 p.m. and is anticipated to be in place the rest of the day. Heavier debris, such as wood waste, construction…

Heartbeat District certified as Nebraska Creative District

The Heartbeat District was recently named a certified Nebraska Creative District and was awarded a $10,000 Nebraska Arts Council Certification Grant. The Nebraska Creative District Program utilizes the arts as an economic driver to support communities in Nebraska by telling their stories and elevating the value of the arts. In 2020, the Nebraska State…

Second pumpkin collection set for Nov. 30, Dec. 1

The City of Hastings is once again partnering with Conservation Nebraska on a pumpkin compost collection initiative.  A roll-off dumpster will be placed on the south side of the Aquacourt Water Park parking lot at 2200 W. Third St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 to collect unwanted pumpkins and gourds following the Thanksgiving…

Residential resurfacing projects to begin Friday

Vontz Paving of Hastings is anticipated to begin residential asphalt resurfacing projects Friday, Nov. 15. The first area to be addressed will be East Third and Fourth streets between Eastside Boulevard and California Avenue. The City of Hastings Engineering Department notified residents in that area of the upcoming project.    The work includes milling…