UPDATE: The Central District Health Department area now reports 635 cases and 18 deaths. An increase of 45 cases and 4 deaths from yesterday. 590 cases are in Hall County.
UPDATE: Two Rivers Public Health Department reports 27 new cases – including three pediatric cases from Dawson County – bringing that county’s total to 197 and the district’s total to 273.
UPDATE: Almost 20,000 Nebraskans have already registered in Nebraska’s new coronavirus initiative. The state is preparing to launch 540,000 tests. Testing is free and will be initially focused on front line workers. For the online assesment go to www.testnebraska.com.
UPDATE: The Department of Nebraska Athletic Committee has canceled all Area and State Legion baseball post season playoff tournaments. All Tournament Host sites will remain the same for the 2021 season. According to Legion Baseball officials an abbreviated season may still take place this summer. The Committee will also allow local communities and regional areas to conduct their own tournaments as they see fit based on current restrictions. The Covid-19 pandemic forced national Legion officials to cancel the 2020 Legion World Series and regional tournaments.
UPDATE: The June 9th Elton John concert in Lincoln has been postponed.
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UPDATE: The City of Hastings has opened up Fisher Fountain early as a beacon of hope in these times.
UPDATE: Horse racing at Fonner Park in Grand Island will be extended into May. The Nebraska State Racing Commission unanimously voted in favor of a 12-day extension that will begin May 4 and run through May 31. Fonner Park is one of only five tracks around the country holding races. The races are still held without spectators. Food is available for take out. For more to to www.fonnerpark.com
GIVE Where you Live Hastings IS going on NOW through May 7th! Head to the website givehastings.org to donate to 91 Adams County non profits!
It’s a night of prayer and worship for front line workers! Friday, May 1st at the far North parking lot of Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings from 8:30-9pm. Participants are asked to please stay in vehicles.
You can keep yourself safe in these times, show your Husker spirit, AND help Nebraska Food Banks. Husker Face Masks are on sale right now at the shop at NRG sister property huskermax.com. The masks are handmade, available in four styles, and will ship in early May. GO HERE: http://www.shophuskermax.com/houndsmax-huskers-mask-ships-in-may.aspx
The 10th Annual Hastings Do The Brew has been postponed until Oct 3rd BUT they will be doing a digital event at their Facebook on the originally scheduled date this Saturday (April 25).
Our partner Kearney Cinema 8 is offering HUGE bags of their delicious theatre popcorn for $25! The bag comes with TWO free movie passes. Bags are available for pick up at Kearney Cinema 8 and at HyVee in Kearney.