Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Narcotics Arrests in Kearney

An on-going, joint investigation involving members of the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force resulted in the service of three search warrants at approximately 7 a.m. this morning in Kearney. Search warrants were served simultaneously at 180...

29th Street Lane Closure between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue

The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces that 29^th Street between 2^nd Avenue and 3^rd Avenue will be closed to all traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019.  After excavation of the water main, narrowed east and west-bound ...

6th Avenue between 39th Street and 42nd Street

The City of Kearney Public Works Department announces that Midlands Construction will be working in the area of 6th Avenue between 39th Street and 42nd Street beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 in order to complete sewer utility connections for the adjacent d...

Partial Closure of Streets for Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

The City of Kearney announces that the following portions of streets may be closed on Monday, May 20, 2019 beginning at 3:30 p.m.: Northbound lane of Central Avenue from 16th Street ending at MONA parking lot.

The purpose of the closure is for a special ev...

City of Kearney Has Lowest Municipal Property Tax Levy in Nebraska

An annual survey has recently released municipal property tax levies for 2018-2019 and Kearney is proud to announce that it has remained the lowest property tax levy among first class cities in the state. Cities are classified as first class if they have ...

City of Kearney Reminds Citizens to Maintain Property and Trees

Lawn/ weeds: During this time of year it is important to keep in mind the laws regarding the maintenance of lawns. City Code states citizens are required to keep property free and clear of weeds, and shall not allow any growth of 12 inches or more in heig...

Kearney Public Library’s Pub Quiz at the Chicken Coop

Kearney Public Library’s “Pub Quiz at the Chicken Coop” will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, from 8:30pm-9:30pm. Teams of one to six people will answer 30 trivia questions in one hour. The theme is MayDay! Disasters. Smartphone...

KPR Summer Registration Extended Office Hours

The Kearney Park and Recreation Department will have extended hours for anyone interested in purchasing pool passes at the early bird prices, or registering for summer activities. The KPR office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 ...

Priority Traffic Enforcement Areas (PTEA) for May 2019

There are three objectives of this program: 

1) Educate citizens of lawful and safe driving habits through traditional and social media.

2) Gain voluntary compliance from the public, through aggressive traffic statute enforcement practices that are...

Temporary Lane Reduction: 56th Street and Avenue N

The City of Kearney Public Works Department announces that Duncan – Theis Construction will be working in the area of 56th Street and Avenue N beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in order to complete water and sewer utility connections for the adjacent develo...

Street and Sidewalk Installation and Replacement

The City of Kearney Public Works Department and S&J Construction announce that street and sidewalk installation and replacement has begun in areas from Avenue E to Avenue I and from 31st Street to 39th Street. The work will be ongoing various times th...

Consumer Confidence Report 2018

The City of Kearney, Water Production Division, announces that the City will be using electronic delivery for the Annual Consumer Confidence Report on 2018 water quality on the City Web page at https://ne-kearney3.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/31728.

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