HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for August 27, 2025.

Missing in action

The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department says there is an investigation into a missing plane around Buffalo County Wednesday night. Reports that a private plane went missing were posted around 9:30 p.m.

The department stated that more details on the status of the investigation later on Thursday morning. Stick with Local4 for the latest on this developing story.

Standoff

A standoff and hostage situation in Grand Island Wednesday afternoon has ended with a child safely freed and a man taken into custody. The incident lasted over three hours at a home near 6th and Adams Streets.

Grand Island Police said the man initially barricaded himself inside the home around 3 p.m. with a child, pr

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