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HFR responds to fire at 205 E. 4th St.

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the house at 205 E. Fourth St. Firefighters were dispatched at 7:31 p.m., and the fire was under control around 8:30 p.m.  Occupants were evacuated.  The house was under construction, which hindered firefighting efforts. All utilities had been disconnected prior to the incident. Hastings…

Hastings to continue to host state softball in 2025, 2026

The majority of Nebraska state softball tournament rounds will continue to be held in Hastings for the next two years. Members of the Nebraska School Activities Association Board of Directors voted 5-3 during their meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Norfolk to keep the tournament for the first through the semifinal rounds at the Bill Smith Softball Complex…

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…