Daily Closure of the Intersection of 5th Avenue and 13th Street

The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces that the intersection of 5th Avenue and 13th Street will be closed starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021. The intersection will be closed to all traffic daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for wate...

Construction Work: 11th Street and 30th Avenue Hike & Bike Trail Crossings

The City of Kearney and Ensley Electric announce that beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 construction work will take place on 11th Street and on 30th Avenue at the Hike & Bike Trail Crossings.  The work will involve construction of the Pedestria...

Potential Late Opening at Harmon Pool Due to Swim Meet

Due to a youth swim meet, Harmon Pool may open late Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th.   The pool will potentially open between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. depending when the swim meet ends.  For more information, please contact Harm...

City Wide Tree Cleanup Update

The City of Kearney would like to inform the public that City crews are currently working on the north half of the city this week for pickup of tree and limbs damaged by the storm on July 9th and should complete one full round of tree cleanup by the end o...

Kearney Police - Cruise Nite 2021 Activity

The Cruise Nite event once again saw thousands of participates, attendees, volunteers, and residents come together for a safe and enjoyable weekend. While we experienced areas of congested traffic volume on Saturday night along 2nd Avenue and 25th Street,...

West 24th Street Lane Reduction Due to Utility Work between Country Club Lane and University Drive

The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces that eastbound lanes of West 24th Street (Highway 30) between Country Club Lane and University Drive (north) will be reduced to one lane of traffic on the outside lane beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, J...

Kearney City Manager Announces Retirement in Early 2022

Kearney City Manager Michael Morgan has announced his intent to retire in early 2022.   Morgan has served as Kearney’s City Manager since January 2005.  Morgan, during his 36-year career in local government has served in variou...

Write Your Family Story for Kearney's 2023 Sesquicentennial

Kearney will celebrate its Sesquicentennial in 2023, and the Buffalo County Historical Society is putting together a commemorative book. They need YOUR help assembling the “Family Histories” section of the book. 

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