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Happy weekend, Kearney!
In today’s happening-today edition: Budget-friendly heartland towns, 600,000 sandhill cranes expected, Ray Harrington comedy show, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Budget-friendly heartland towns: A February 12 article lists eight Nebraska cities where $1,500 covers rent, groceries, and utilities, spotlighting Hastings and North Platte, and noting UNK’s affordable dining and community events in Kearney — read the full list.
Shaping tomorrow’s voice care: At UNK, communication disorders and speech-language programs are growing fast to meet therapist demand across Nebraska and beyond. On-campus and online paths attract students nationwide, with 15% job growth projected — explore growth and career opportunities.
A migration marvel unfolds: Sandhill cranes are back, with 115,000 already here and more than 600,000 expected. Crane Trust and Rowe Sanctuary tours, programs, and speakers are happening now through April — see tours, programs and speakers.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries to crave: Need a crispy pick-me-up? At Angus Burgers & Shakes, hand-cut fries come in truffled, masa waffle, poutine, even Crab Rangoon Fries, so you can match your mood or your burger and call it dinner. Kearney… you’ve earned it.
Subtle refresh incoming: Thinking about laser work, microneedling, or a subtle confidence lift? At Elite Aesthetics, DNP Erin Stickney leads with medical precision and a personal touch. You’ll get clear guidance, zero pushy upsells, and results that make the bathroom mirror feel a little friendlier.
Chains calling this week: Drives dial in at Cottonmill Disc Golf Course, where lake views, tight woods, and a sneaky over-water carry keep every hole interesting. Most play the default layout, though locals whisper about the hidden 9½, and you’ll learn whether your midrange still loves you.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☕ Coffee Cup Stories Fundraiser @ Kearney Women’s Club | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – This midwinter meetup pours coffee, tea, and neighborly chatter at the Women’s Club. Bring your favorite mug, a friend, and your best small-talk muscles; you’ll hear how LyonHeart’s horses help local kids, enjoy coffee cake, and back LyonHeart’s Program Assistance Program. Warm drinks, warmer cause.
🧺 Hanging Basket Workshop @ Steinbrink Landscaping & Greenhouses | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – Ready to pretend winter is over? Hit the greenhouse, pick from hundreds of annuals, build a custom hanging basket, then let the pros babysit it until the weather behaves. $35 plus tax, call to register, and beginners, kids, and plant-curious spouses are welcome.
🎨 Spring Craft Fair @ Hilltop Mall | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – The Spring Craft Fair is back, with aisles of handmade finds, neighborly small talk, and that candle you didn’t know you needed. Bring a tote, buy from locals, feel good about it. Selling stuff? Email Gloria at [email protected], not the Facebook hero.
🐾 A Night Fur Love Gala @ Younes Conference Center North | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of a good night is great food, better company, and saving a few whiskers, this gala’s your move. Dinner, a lively silent auction, and Bryan Olesen from The Voice await. Buy a ticket, help our shelter pets, and leave grinning.
🥞 VFW Pancake Feed @ Kearney VFW | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Stack up some flapjacks at VFW 759’s annual pancake feed, a Sunday-morning tradition where your free-will donation fuels their kitchen renovation. Swing by 2215 1st Ave in Kearney, catch up with neighbors, and remember, syrup tastes better when it’s upgrading a griddle.
🐦 Birding by Ear Workshop @ Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary (Gibbon) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Jason “the Birdnerd” St. Sauver is teaching you to bird by ear, so you can nail that wren before it flashes through the brush. Think zen walk with an award-winning Audubon educator, where eavesdropping on robins counts as homework. Ten bucks, register ahead.
🎣 Spring Classic Fishing Youth Event @ Cabela’s | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Let the kiddos practice casting somewhere that is not your living room, with buckets, a plastic-fish pool, and a craft table that ends in slap-bracelet rulers with markers. You handle your part, sampling Johnny Morris steak strips, and calling it parental quality control. Easy win.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Kearney report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West southwest wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 33°F – Low: 11°F – Precip: 33%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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