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Hastings, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Hastings! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes could Hastings see under Mary Lanning’s new CEO?
  • How a flat police budget could still cost Hastings $400,000 more
  • Jury hears evidence in serious child injury case tied to Hastings daycare

Also on today's calendar: Mad Chef Kitchen.

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some sun, hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shanna Stofer named new CEO for Mary Lanning Healthcare (ruralradio.com) — Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings has selected Shanna Stofer as its new CEO, with her first day set for July 13. Stofer brings extensive leadership experience from major Nebraska health systems and will guide the 130-bed Hastings-based hospital’s role as a key regional healthcare provider.
   

• Hastings Police Department budget proposal keeps operating costs flat (ksnblocal4.com) — Hastings city council members just heard a new police budget proposal that keeps operating costs flat but anticipates about $400,000 more in personnel expenses driven by staffing needs. Police Chief Adam Story compared Hastings’ funding levels to Kearney and Grand Island, noting the department operates with significantly less tax support while maintaining a $7.4 million budget and 43 authorized officer positions.
   

• Trial begins for Hastings woman accused of child abuse at daycare (ksnblocal4.com) — A jury trial is underway for a Hastings daycare operator charged with felony negligent child abuse after a 10‑month‑old in her care suffered severe head and shoulder injuries. Hastings police responded in 2024, and doctors at Mary Lanning Healthcare and Children’s Hospital in Omaha later reported findings they said were inconsistent with a short fall, prompting the ongoing court case.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday June 11
  • Board of Education - Work Session
    Hastings Public Schools Hastings, NE 68901
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 7
  • Mad Chef Kitchen →
    Hastings Museum, 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Cleaning Specialist in Hastings. Apply here.
  • US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement in Hastings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Island

  • New pickleball courts completed at Grand Island's Grace Abbott Park (ksnblocal4.com)
  • Nebraska State Patrol sergeant wins inspector championship for third straight year (ksnblocal4.com)
  • Grand Island man charged with soliciting minor for prostitution (nebraska.tv)

Aurora

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: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hastings

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.