Category: Local News

North Park Commons Developments are Coming Along

HASTINGS - The development projects in the North Park Commons in Hastings is coming along smoothly so far. Despite the tumultuous weather this year, construction has been happening quickly. MyPlace Hotels is up and running and the Hampton Inn is close to being built as well. Mayor Corey Stutte says that the apartments that are...

Adams Central High School to Get New Parking Lot

HASTINGS - Adams Central High School will be replacing their parking lot this summer with a new and improved one. They have been working with W Design to design the new parking lot. They now have to bid it out for construction, which will be done in the summer of next year. They are hoping...

Hastings City Council Approves New Clean Energy Program, PACE

HASTINGS - At Tuesday's city council meeting the Hastings City Council approved an ordinance for the creation of the clean energy program, PACE. City Administrator Dave Ptak said that this is an additional means for financing of development.  [audio wav="https://images.platteriverradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/13152016/PTAK-Pace1.wav"][/audio] And what it does is it helps eliminate the expense of financing as far as...

Mayor Stutte Signs Proclamation For National Family Caregivers Month at City Council Meeting

HASTINGS - Mayor Corey Stutte signed a proclamation for National Family Caregivers Month at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. This happens yearly and caregivers of all types were on hand for the proclamation. Jinx Hackler, of Hastings Respite Care, said that this month is important because caregivers often go unrecognized. She also mentioned that they are...

Bridge Repairs Across State Will Affect How Long it Takes to Repair/Replace Old Viaduct, if it Does Get Repaired or Replaced

HASTINGS - The Old Viaduct that was closed down earlier this year in Hastings has an uncertain future, whether it will be torn down, repaired, or replaced. If it were to be repaired or replaced, it could take a while, up to two years. Other contractors around the state are busy fixing and repairing other...

Railroad Quiet Zone Being Stalled by Absence of Burlington Northern Railroad

HASTINGS - City Officials, the Federal Railroad Association and the Nebraska Department of Transportation conducted a diagnostic review of the railroads in Hastings on Thursday but one group was noticeably absent, Burlington Northern Railroad. They toured each intersection and discussed what treatments should be put there for the railroad quiet zone. Mayor Corey Stutte says...

One Month Left to Donate to Walk to End Alzheimer’s

HASTINGS - The Walk to End Alzheimer’s that happened in the tri cities earlier this year were a success but all three came in underneath their fundraising goals. There is a little over a month to donate to those totals. In Hastings, the goal was $33,000 and just over $23,000 was raised. The goal for...

South Heartland District Health Department Focusing on Suicide Prevention This Month

HASTINGS - The South Heartland District Health Department is focusing on suicide prevention this month. With the holiday season right around the corner they want to remind people that these can be very stressful times for some people. About one in every ten people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder this time of year. The Health...

Paul Hamelink Selected to Serve on Commission on Housing and Homelessness

HASTINGS - Hastings City Councilman Paul Hamelink has been selected by Governor Pete Ricketts to serve on the Commission on Housing and Homelessness. The commission provides advice to the government and the state on issues involving housing and homelessness in the state of Nebraska. Issues such as low income housing tax credits, workforce housing, and...

“Hastings College 2.0” is Going Well, According to Hastings College President Travis Feezell

HASTINGS - This year, Hastings College has had a lot of changes happen to it this year with Hastings College 2.0 and President Travis Feezell says these changes have been going well. These changes include a new block schedule where college students take and complete their classes in blocks throughout the semester as opposed to...