News for Kearney NE - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kearney Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/kearney-ne News for Kearney NE - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/kearney-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:17:15 -0600 Democrats hold 17-seat firewall in the Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Democrats celebrated the news Friday that John Fredrickson and George Dungan won their legislative races — ensuring that the https://www.americantowns.com/news/democrats-hold-17seat-firewall-in-the-nebraska-legislature-31493837-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democrats-hold-17seat-firewall-in-the-nebraska-legislature-31493837-kearney-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic - Winter Edition 2023 Building The Next Generation of Leaders In The Beef Industry & Providing Opportunities For Cattlemen Of All Ages! The Classic will continue to https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-cattlemens-classic-winter-edition-2023-31534858-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-cattlemens-classic-winter-edition-2023-31534858-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Votes to Protect Public Safety in Nation’s Capital, Highlights Need for Additional Actions to Support Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after voting to strike down a dangerous Washington, D.C., https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-votes-to-protect-public-safety-in-nations-capital-highlights-need-for-additional-actions-to-support-law-enforcement-31551689-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-votes-to-protect-public-safety-in-nations-capital-highlights-need-for-additional-actions-to-support-law-enforcement-31551689-kearney-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Year-Round E15 Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today led the reintroduction of the Consumer https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-leads-colleagues-in-reintroducing-yearround-e15-legislation-31551694-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-leads-colleagues-in-reintroducing-yearround-e15-legislation-31551694-kearney-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Buffalo County Fair 2023 The Buffalo County Fairboard is working hard to bring top-notch grandstand entertainment. Stay tuned for lineup reveals, entertainment announcements https://www.americantowns.com/news/buffalo-county-fair-2023-31560807-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buffalo-county-fair-2023-31560807-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fischer Slams Biden's Latest Electric Vehicle Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today about the Biden https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-slams-bidens-latest-electric-vehicle-mandate-31566669-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-slams-bidens-latest-electric-vehicle-mandate-31566669-kearney-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Kearney Cinema 8’s Summer Film Festival 2023 Come join us every Thursday for a great time with fur, friends and fun. Schedule: Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:00am - Trolls Thursday, July 20, https://www.americantowns.com/news/kearney-cinema-8s-summer-film-festival-2023-31592171-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kearney-cinema-8s-summer-film-festival-2023-31592171-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 NCMF Grand Ole' Country Music Festival 2023 Food, Drink, Dancing, & Fun Melinda Ferree: Saturday 4:15p, as “Patsy Cline” Social hour and Hors D’ Oeuvres- 4pm Melinda https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncmf-grand-ole-country-music-festival-2023-31623068-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncmf-grand-ole-country-music-festival-2023-31623068-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fecht Fest 2024 2 Day Music Fest Music Lineup: Friday September 20 (6pm start) Pool Hair Forged By Fire Stoney Doom Diabolical Orange Monkey The Cost Of Desire https://www.americantowns.com/news/fecht-fest-2024-31686368-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fecht-fest-2024-31686368-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fall Nature Festival 2024 Join Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and Kearney Parks and Rec for Kearney’s first Fall Nature Festival! Dress up in your favorite costume and https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-nature-festival-2024-31694171-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-nature-festival-2024-31694171-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Nebraska Country Music Festival 2024 Schedule of Events Friday, November 8, 2024 NCMF Membership Drive Doors open at 8:00 PM 9:00 - Downtown Nowhere  10:00 - BJ Jamison 11:00 https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-country-music-festival-2024-31706576-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-country-music-festival-2024-31706576-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival 2024 A festival where we share different cultures and tradition from all around the world through food , performances and booths.  The event is free https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-d-morris-international-food-and-cultural-festival-2024-31706577-kearney-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-d-morris-international-food-and-cultural-festival-2024-31706577-kearney-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Ricketts to Receive Order of the Rising Sun Award for Strengthening the Nebraska-Japan Relationship LINCOLN – Next week, Governor Pete Ricketts will be honored by the Government of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-receive-order-of-the-rising-sun-award-for-strengthening-the-nebraskajapan-relationship-31486137-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-to-receive-order-of-the-rising-sun-award-for-strengthening-the-nebraskajapan-relationship-31486137-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Military Service: The Cornerstone of a Free Republic Throughout our state’s history, Nebraskans have made it a priority to honor our veterans. In fact, our appreciation is built into the very https://www.americantowns.com/news/military-service-the-cornerstone-of-a-free-republic-31486977-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/military-service-the-cornerstone-of-a-free-republic-31486977-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Ricketts Congratulates Governor-Elect Jim Pillen Lincoln, NE – On Nov 9th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following the election of Jim Pillen as the State of Nebraska’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-congratulates-governorelect-jim-pillen-31487706-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-congratulates-governorelect-jim-pillen-31487706-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600