Dennis Dale Jurgena

Hastings resident Dennis Dale Jurgena, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mary Lanning Health Care. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 30, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial with

January 26, 2026Updated: January 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Baby in Ditch Has Charges Amended

New Adams County Fair Manager Enjoys First Fair at the Helm

Former Kearney YRTC employee pleads not guilty in sexual abuse case

Broadway Academy Sets the Stage for Central Nebraska Performers

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Hastings Celebrities Ham It Up at Adams County Fair Pig Show

State

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Dennis Dale Jurgena

Regional

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Baby in Ditch Has Charges Amended

New Adams County Fair Manager Enjoys First Fair at the Helm

Former Kearney YRTC employee pleads not guilty in sexual abuse case

Broadway Academy Sets the Stage for Central Nebraska Performers

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Hastings Celebrities Ham It Up at Adams County Fair Pig Show

State

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Investing in American children

UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

WNCC soccer camp starts Monday

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities