Category Archives: Grand Island News
Youth enter variety of 4-H projects at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Youth enter a wide variety of 4-H projects at the Nebraska State Fair. The projects are exhibited at the 4-H/FFA Building at the State Fair, which is the building that doubles as the Gr...
Aug 29, 2024 This 4-H painting of cattle earned a purple ribbon, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Beef Pit is popular eating destination at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Pit is a popular meal destination at the Nebraska State Fair. Matthew Melchor of Lincoln is Director of the Beef Pit and is also Director of Government Aff...
Aug 29, 2024 The Beef Pit is popular at the State Fair, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
"The Little Mermaid'' to hit the GISH stage in November, feature 4th-12th grade students
GRAND ISLAND - All are welcome to journey "under the sea" at Grand Island Senior High (GISH)! "Disney's The Little Mermaid" will take the stage at the GISH Center for Performing Arts for the school's ...
Aug 28, 2024 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy
Grand Island firefighter arrested after sending sexual messages to 13-year-old girl
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island firefighter was arrested after he sent sexual messages to a 13-year-old girl, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office. On Aug. 17 at 6:40 p.m. the Hall County Sheri...
Aug 28, 2024 Jared Stockwell, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Number of fee increases coming after approval by Grand Island city council
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island City Council approved a 14-page list of fee changes 7-0 at the Aug. 27 meeting. Council members Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, and Chuck Haase were absent from the m...
Aug 28, 2024 (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
State Fair's outdoor portion of Nebraska Lottery Concert Series kicks off Wednesday
GRAND ISLAND - Wednesday night music will fill the air in the Nebraska State Fair's TD Landing Concert Stage, all thanks to hardworking state fair personnel who are making it happen. Crews spent 16 ho...
Aug 28, 2024 Riley Green, (Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy)
Woman attempted to hide drugs in a bathroom trash can following a traffic stop
GRAND ISLAND - A woman was arrested after she allegedly attempted to hide drugs in a bathroom trash can following a traffic stop in Grand Island during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 28. A...
Aug 28, 2024 Tammy Voight, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Moo U is a new event offered at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Moo U is a new attraction offered at this year's Nebraska State Fair. Trained guides lead participants on tours through livestock areas at the Fair. Moo U is based in Celeste, Texas. Pa...
Aug 28, 2024 Paula Edwards of Stephenville, Texas, leads a Moo U tour in the livestock area at the Nebraska State Fair, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Hall County Sheriff's Office to participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
GRAND ISLAND - NDOT Highway Safety Office has awarded the Hall County Sheriff's Office with funding to carry out a Selective Overtime Enforcement for the Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over mobilization ca...
Aug 28, 2024 danielt.1994 / Depositphotos.com
Hall County Board approves construction manager at risk contract for courthouse addition
GRAND ISLAND - The Hall County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Aug. 27 to approve a construction manager at risk contract with Chief Construction concerning building an addition to the Hall County Co...
Aug 27, 2024 (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)