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Most park restrooms now open for the season

Hastings Parks and Recreation Department crews reopened most restrooms for the summer season last week with the last two scheduled to open in the coming days.  The only two park restrooms not open yet are the facilities at Libs Park and Highland Park, which require extra maintenance. The Libs Park restroom will reopen next, followed by Highland Park.…

HPD participating in Put the Phone Away or Pay on April 9-13, 2026

The Hastings Police Department has been awarded a traffic safety grant through the Nebraska Department of Transportation to support enhanced enforcement efforts during the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign, taking place April 9–13, 2026. This high-visibility enforcement initiative is coordinated nationally by the National Highway Traffic…

Lightweight debris prohibited at Landfill March 26 due to high wind

The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting lightweight debris the rest of the day on Thursday March 26, 2026, while a wind advisory is in place. The wind advisory began at 1:45 p.m. Heavier debris, such as wood waste, construction debris, furniture and even standard household trash – if it is properly bagged –…

City 2026 Spring and Summer activity guide now available

The City of Hastings 2026 Spring/Summer Activity Guide will soon be included with the Hastings Tribune and available in public places.  The 24-page guide includes spring and summer programming information for the Hastings Parks & Recreation Department, Hastings Public Library and Hastings Museum. It also includes information about initiatives from…

Statewide tornado drill to be 10 am on Wednesday March 25

The City of Hastings in conjunction with Adams County Emergency Management encourages participation in the statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., Wednesday March 25.  This is a great opportunity for everyone to practice severe weather safety plans. This testing provides an opportunity for schools, businesses and citizens to review and practice their tornado…