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šŸŒ± Whatā€™s next in the high-profile Hastings case set for June?

Hastings, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Hastings! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Whatā€™s next in the high-profile Hastings case set for June?
  • What could replace the old Hastings Middle School on Fifth Street?
  • Which historic figures are coming alive in Hastings this June?

Also on today's calendar: Radium Girls and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hazy sun, breezy and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 43.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Jury trial dates set for former Legislative candidate charged with sexual assault of pregnant woman (centralnebraskatoday.com) ā€” Hastings residents should know that jury trial dates are now set in June for a former Nebraska Legislative candidate facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in a local case involving an alleged assault on a pregnant woman. Upcoming court hearings in late April and mid-May will move the case forward at the Hastings courthouse.
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2. Hastings planning commission approves old middle school redevelopment (ksnblocal4.com subscription) ā€” Hastingsā€™ Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously advanced a redevelopment plan for the old Hastings Middle School on Fifth Street, clearing the way for new housing in the historic building. Queen City Development, already experienced with affordable housing projects in Hastings, would renovate the first floor if the City Council signs off when it takes up the project on May 11.
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3. Humanities Nebraska's 'Weaving a Nation' Chautauqua set for June 26-27 in Hastings (nebraska.tv) ā€” Hastings will host Humanities Nebraskaā€™s free ā€œWeaving a Nationā€ Chautauqua June 26ā€“27, bringing interactive portrayals of figures like Abigail Adams, El Vaquero, and Big Elk to town. Backed by local partners including Hastings College and the Hastings Community Foundation, the festival will explore lesser-known stories from the nationā€™s founding through family-friendly events, workshops, and first-person performances.
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4. HC Men's Golf Dominates GPAC Championships by 13 Strokes; Nielsen Wins Individual Title (ksnblocal4.com subscription) ā€” Hastings College menā€™s golf just captured its first-ever GPAC tournament title, winning by 13 strokes in Dakota Dunes and earning junior Max Nielsen the individual championship. Several Broncos finished in the top 10 and made the GPAC All-Tournament Team, and the squad now advances to the NAIA Championships in Illinois next month, giving Hastings fans more to cheer about.
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5. Daily News among top newspapers in Nebraska (norfolkdailynews.com) ā€” Hastings readers can take pride that the Hastings Tribune was named the top daily newspaper sweepstakes winner in the Nebraska Press Associationā€™s Better Newspaper Contest. The awards highlighted strong reporting and community coverage across Nebraska, with numerous area weeklies and dailies also recognized for investigative work, leadership, and in-depth local journalism.
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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Hastings

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Thursday April 23
  • Live Raptors
    Hastings Museum, 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings
    10:00 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium posted a job opening for HPS Night Custodian in Hastings. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Cleaning Specialist in Hastings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

Ok Hastings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hastings

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