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Phase II of sewer video evaluation project underway

Please use caution while driving in west-central Hastings in the coming weeks as contractors access sewer lines by way of manholes in that area for extended periods of time.  The City of Hastings is working with the Johnson Service Company of Kearney to video the City’s entire sewer system and take a proactive approach to sewer maintenance.  Work…

City to hold open house Jan. 23 to discuss transportation grant

The City of Hastings will hold a community open house, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at Lincoln Elementary School, 720 S. Franklin Ave., to discuss a grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE program. The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program provides grants for surface transportation…

'Echoes of the Heartland' Humanities series returns for 2025

Hastings Public Library is pleased to announce the return of the engaging series, “Echoes of the Heartland.” Hear the voices of Nebraska’s rich past with 12 speakers from Humanities Nebraska. This year’s speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers, historians and folklorists on topics ranging from music on the plains to remembering…

HFR responds to Jan. 8 fire at Good Sam triplex apartment

Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a smoke call at 5:36 a.m., Wednesday Jan. 8 at 622 Lane D at Good Samaritan Society Hastings Village.  While firefighters were en route, dispatchers changed the notification to a fire call.  622 Lane D is the middle apartment in a triplex building. That apartment and 626 – the unit to the south – were each occupied…

Parks and Rec to host 2 Price Is Right events on Jan. 30

The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department is recreating the fun of a long-standing, popular game show with a pair of events on Jan. 30. The Price Is Right Senior Edition! for ages 55 and older will be 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30; and The Price Is Right Night Out Edition! for ages 21 and older will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 30. Both events are at the…