Category Archives: Grand Island News
CPNRD to hold public hearing on irrigation rules, regulations
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hold a public hearing on Sept. 26 at 1:45 p.m. on the proposed updates to the NRD's Groundwater Management Plan Rules and Regu...
Sep 16, 2024 A center pivot irrigation system operating in Phelps County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hall County attorney, Nebraska AG allege fraudulent signatures on medical cannabis petitions
LINCOLN - Hall County Attorney Martin Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted a joint press conference today announcing a Class IV felony charge related to fraudulent signatures found on petiti...
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Northwest High School student referred for terroristic threats
GRAND ISLAND - A Northwest High School student was referred for terroristic threats after an incident during the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 12. According to the Grand Island Police Department, (GIPD...
Sep 13, 2024 Northwest Vikings Logo, Courtesy
Grand Island Police investigating attempted robbery near Super Saver
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department are investigating an attempted robbery near Super Saver. A man was arrested for obstructing a police officer related to the situation. According to th...
Sep 13, 2024 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
GIPS board appoints Carlos Barcenas to vacant Ward C Seat
GRAND ISLAND - A familiar face will be returning to serve on the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education. On Thursday, September 12th, 2024, after other regular business was covered, the GIPS B...
Sep 12, 2024 Carlos Barcenas, (Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy)
Local historical organizations recipients of Nebraska State Historical Foundation grants
The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 2024 Statewide Grants Program. This program helps local organizations across the state with ...
Sep 12, 2024 Stuhr Museum, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
GIPS shares safety message as false threats target schools
GRAND ISLAND - You may have heard about a false threat towards schools circulating on social media across the country. We have felt the emotional impact of that here at GIPS. Many students have shared...
Sep 12, 2024 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy
Student's Snapchat post about false GISH lockdown ends in referral for terroristic threats
GRAND ISLAND - A student's Snapchat post claiming to be hiding during an active lockdown at Grand Island Senior High has led to a referral to the county attorney for terroristic threats. According to ...
Sep 12, 2024 Grand Island Senior High (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Laws aimed at protecting Nebraska land from foreign adversaries presented by Pillen
GRAND ISLAND - On the anniversary of 9/11 - the worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in presenting three new laws aimed at enhancing security for the ...
Sep 12, 2024 The bills, two of which address land ownership, were the focus of a news conference and ceremonial bill signing at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, (Gov. Pillen Office, Courtesy)
Grand Island to host "Welcoming Week" festivities
GRAND ISLAND - An annual, nationwide opportunity to embrace cultural diversity and create an atmosphere of inclusiveness is coming to Grand Island starting Friday, September 13. Welcoming Week 2024 is...
Sep 11, 2024 2024 Welcoming Week festivities in Grand Island, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)