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A few more rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Sunday afternoon
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A much quieter day today after yesterday’s severe weather outbreak in the eastern half of the state. While I think the severe weather threat is more than likely over for the weekend, we are not done with the rain. Some places could pick up an additional inch where three to four inches has already fallen. With that said there is the concern for flash flooding with the ground saturated from the heavy rainfall the past two days.
Hastings man accused of threatening neighbors takes plea deal
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Hastings man will be sentenced in July after police say he threatened his neighbors with a gun. Anthony Copley, 21, has pleaded no contest to attempted possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony and terroristic threats, both felony charges. Copley had been...
Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions raising awareness for Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month and the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism & Addictions is spreading awareness about the commonly suffered disease. “Alcohol is a disease of the brain,” said Connie Holmes, Director for the CNCAA. “And people who have it are not bad people....
Pharmacies in Tri-Cities to participate in National Drug Take Back Day
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The 26th National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday and many pharmacies and other locations across the Tri-Cities are participating. The event is held by the Drug Enforcement Administration who partners with local law enforcement agencies across the county to put on the day. From 10...
Aurora murder suspect still waiting for competency treatment
AURORA, Neb. (KSNB) - An Aurora man accused of killing his stepfather is still on a waiting list for competency restoration. According to Hamilton County Court documents, a competency review hearing happened Tuesday for 29-year-old Caleb Arnett. Arnett is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his stepfather Ross...
Community celebrates new duplexes in heart of downtown Hastings
A former auto body shop and a formerly open lot to the north of it in downtown Hastings have become a place for individuals and families to begin calling “home sweet home.”. In a brief ceremony Thursday afternoon, partners in the Garage Flats LLC duplex development venture were joined...
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