Category Archives: Grand Island News
Several central Nebraska manufacturers included in 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' contest
LINCOLN - The top 16 products in the third annual "Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska" contest have been announced. Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition will be held Wedn...
Sep 03, 2024 2024 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' Contest Bracket, (Courtesy)
Nebraska Corn Actively Participating in Husker Harvest Days
GRAND ISLAND - The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are preparing to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, known as the world's...
Sep 03, 2024 2023 Husker Harvest Days, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Navigating Brain Fog program starts Sept. 12 at St. Francis
GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health St. Francis' free program helps restore brain function and capacity after cancer treatment or COVID-19. Navigating Brain Fog, facilitated by specially-trained health care pro...
Sep 03, 2024 Navigating Brain Fog program, (CHI Health St. Francis, Courtesy)
Arrest made after bicyclist struck by vehicle in Grand Island, failed to stop
GRAND ISLAND - A man was arrested after police say he struck a bicyclist while on the way to work during the early hours of Friday, Aug. 30. According to the Grand Island Police Department, a 35-year-...
Sep 03, 2024 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
Central Nebraska brothers own antique farm machinery
GRAND ISLAND - Brothers Kevin Killinger of St. Paul and Larry Killinger of Grand Island own an antique farm machinery collection that is displayed at the Nebraska State Fair. "An older gentleman got m...
Sep 03, 2024 Larry Killinger of Grand Island (left) and his brother Kevin Killinger of St. Paul own an antique farm machinery collection that is displayed at the Nebraska State Fair, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Volunteers more than 700 strong at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The heartbeat of the Nebraska State Fair year in and year out can be seen wearing bright yellow shirts. In 2024, more than 700 people are volunteering at the annual summer showcase, whi...
Sep 03, 2024 Nebraska State Fair, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Preliminary hearing set for Grand Island firefighter
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island firefighter accused of sending sexual messages to a 13-year-old girl will have a preliminary hearing at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Jared Stockwell, 47, of Doniphan was released fr...
Sep 03, 2024 Jared Stockwell, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Free combine rides available for State Fair attendees
GRAND ISLAND - People who attend the Nebraska State Fair may take a free ride in a Case IH Combine on the horse track on the fairgrounds. I took a ride in an 8250 Case IH Combine. Rich Deardorff of Ca...
Sep 01, 2024 Free combine rides are offered at the Nebraska State Fair, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
FFA provides many opportunities for participants
GRAND ISLAND - FFA is an organization that supports agriculture and agricultural leadership, said Stan Heyen, a member of the Arcadia FFA Alumni and Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters. Participants ar...
Sep 01, 2024 An FFA member from Palmer, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Wade Shows operates amusement park at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Wade Shows turns a parking lot into an amusement park at the Nebraska State Fair, said general manager Gary Zaitshik. Wade Shows has served the Nebraska State Fair for approximately 14 ...
Aug 31, 2024 Greatest Carnival on the Planet at the Nebraska State Fair, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)