Category: Local News

CCC Cancels Mid-Year Graduation Receptions

GRAND ISLAND - Central Community College has cancelled its mid-year graduation receptions at the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses due to COVID restrictions and safety concerns. All three ceremonies were scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11. All mid-year graduates are invited to participate in CCC’s spring commencement exercises in May. CCC administration said it was...

Mary Lanning Keeping Pace With the Latest in COVID-19 Treatments

HASTINGS - Mary Lanning Healthcare has made the latest in groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments  available to those patients who qualify and is now offering antibody testing.  With physician referrals, two antibody treatments are being given to patients through the MLH  Outpatient Infusion Center. Physicians can also order COVID-19 antibody testing for patients through  the MLH Laboratory.  ...

Partnership Will Bring Bryan Health Nursing Program to Hastings

HASTINGS - A second location for the Bryan College of Health Sciences four-year bachelor of science in nursing program is coming to Hastings thanks to a partnership between Hastings College, the Bryan College of Health Sciences and Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH). The three entities agreed to move forward by signing a memorandum of understanding following...

Nebraska Department of Labor Offering Program for People Who Lost Their Job

HASTINGS - The Nebraska Department of Labor is offering a program for people who lost their jobs due to no fault of their own. It can be coronavirus related but it doesn’t have to be related to the pandemic. They are also trying to work with employers to get these people new jobs. The jobs...

The Kearney Area Community Foundation’s 8th Annual Give Where You Live is Today

KEARNEY - The Kearney Area Community Foundation is holding it’s 8th Annual Give Where You Live fundraising event for area nonprofits. There are 178 nonprofits in total that people can donate to. The fundraising event does look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. People can drop off donations at the Kearney...

South Heartland District Health Department Reports 3 New COVID Related Deaths; Risk Dial Drops

HASTINGS - South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported three more COVID-19-related deaths of previously reported cases, bringing the health district total to thirty-three (33). SHDHD does not report deaths until the department receives notification regarding cause of death on the death certificate. SHDHD Executive Director Michele Bever reported that the deaths were Adams County residents...

Central Community College to Offer Necessary Course for Would-Be Substitute Teachers

NEBRASKA - Central Community College is offering a two-week course designed to fulfill a necessary requirement for individuals seeking a local substitute teaching certificate. Human Relations Awareness will be taught online Dec. 7-18 and the class is self-paced. The cost of the one-credit course is $107. Some of the concepts covered will include understanding of...

Buffalo County Community Partners Looking to Relieve Isolation for Seniors

KEARNEY - Buffalo County Community Partners is circulating a “wish list” of gifts ideas to support socially isolated seniors in Buffalo County area who live in long-term and assisted living facilities. Lisa McGuire, ombudsman with South Central Agency on Aging, volunteered to lead this work by reaching out to local facilities and residents’ families to...

Hastings College Crimson Cupboard Looking for Donations

HASTINGS - The Hastings College Crimson Cupboard food pantry helps feed students who are struggling to get the proper amount of nutrition. This year there has been an increased need for their services, and therefore are seeking some donations from the community. Courtney Hanson, a co-student leader for the Crimson Cupboard, says that it’s important...

Positivity Rate Goes Up For South Heartland District

HASTINGS - The South Heartland District Health Department reported 161 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past four days (Friday – Monday), bringing the cumulative number of cases in the four-county health district to 2,859. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 104 in Adams, 21 in Clay, 22 in Nuckolls and 14 in...