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Commissioners receive additional information regarding lightning strike at Ravenna antenna

KEARNEY — The Buffalo County Commissioners received additional information regarding the damage and repair efforts at the sheriff’s office Ravenna antenna that suffered a damaging lightning strike earlier in the year. On Saturday, April 25, the antenna site suffered a lightning strike that caused extensive damage at the...

Buffalo County, NE · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

Train strikes agricultural semi east of Litchfield on Friday, no injuries

LITCHFIELD — An agricultural semi was struck by a train east of Litchfield along Highway 2 during the afternoon hours of Friday, Nov. 6. Sherman County Sheriff Joel Bergman said that the accident took place around 1:15 p.m., two miles east of Litchfield near the intersection of 467 Ave. and Highway 2.

Litchfield, NE · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

Lincoln man charged with strangulation, domestic assault after incident in Kearney

KEARNEY — A Lincoln man is facing charges of domestic assault and strangulation in Buffalo County Court after an incident in Kearney on Friday, Nov. 6. Chad Taylor, 34, is charged with assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class 3A felony and third degree domestic assault – cause bodily injury, a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Kearney Entrepreneur Opens Drive-Through Mexican Carry-Out After 3 A.M. Kitchen Shifts

Veronica Piñon is up making tamales and breakfast burritos before most of Kearney wakes up, and now she has a second storefront to fill with them. On Oct. 1, she opened Piñon Market Grab-n-Go, a drive-through Mexican carry-out at the corner of West 24th Street and Central Avenue, a new venture that supplements the market she has run since 2021.

centralnebraskatoday.com

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office shares activity recap from October

KEARNEY — The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office provided an activity recap from October 2026. Patrol activity for the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) during the month included 1,596 calls for service; 236 case reports; 259 traffic stops; 27 motor vehicle crash investigations; 26 citations issued and 233 warnings issued.

Buffalo County, NE · 2d

News Channel Nebraska

New apartment complex approved for Kearney

KEARNEY, Neb. -- Looking to address a housing shortage, the Kearney City Council approved the platting and construction for a new apartment building. The city holding a public hearing on the proposition to make an area bordering the Good Life District in the south part of town a 59-unit complex. It will be built north of the 3rd Street intersection with 11th Avenue.

centralnebraskatoday.com

City council to discuss former State of Nebraska property in south Kearney

KEARNEY — The Kearney city council will discuss actions regarding a former State of Nebraska property on the south side of town during their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The City of Kearney is seeking to rezone the property and create a preliminary plat and final plat for...

centralnebraskatoday.com

Willie Skala receives 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award for work on Hall County History Flight

GRAND ISLAND – Willie Skala of Grand Island received the 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award Nov. 10 for his work on starting the Hall County History Flight project. The award was given during the second annual Grand Generation Center Appreciation Lunch for Veterans that started at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Grand Generation Center.

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Kearney Veterans Day holiday refuse collection schedule

KEARNEY — The City of Kearney Sanitation Division and Kearney Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill announce that due to the upcoming Veterans’ Day Holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, the following changes will be in effect for the refuse collection system and the Landfill for the week of Nov. 11.

centralnebraskatoday.com

Amherst volleyball honored by county for Class D1 state championship repeat

KEARNEY — The Amherst High School volleyball team was honored by the Buffalo County Commissioners for repeating as Class D1 state champions during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Amherst entered the Championship looking to repeat as champs after winning last year, trying to be the first team to...

Amherst, NE · 1d

NebraskaTV

Service members can get a free breakfast at all Hy-Vee locations on Wednesday

KEARNEY, Neb — Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free breakfast at Hy-Vee on Wednesday. The annual breakfast will be held from 6 to 10am Wednesday morning at all Hy-Vee locations. The free breakfast will be a buffet-style meal. Additionally, veterans and active-duty military members can get...

NebraskaTV

Horizon Middle School in Kearney to host Veterans Day celebration

KEARNEY, Neb. — Veterans are also invited to take part in a breakfast and celebration Wednesday at Horizon Middle School in Kearney. The celebration will bring together students, staff, veterans, and community members for a morning of recognition and gratitude. The all-school assembly will take place from 8:30 to...

coinfomania.com

Demand Surge for MARA’s Kearney, NE Site Post-Election

MARA's Kearney, NE site experiences a surge in demand for power post-election. Here's why this trend matters for the market. Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. MARA's Kearney site reports increased demand for power supply. Post-election trends indicate a shift in tenant interest. Heightened demand could impact MARA's operational dynamics.

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