Category Archives: Grand Island News
Cooler start to the week, 80s and 90s return mid-week, linger through weekend
HASTINGS - The work week will start out decidedly cooler, but the warm temperatures will make a return by midweek and persist through the weekend across central Nebraska. High temperatures on Monday w...
Aug 19, 2024 A mid-August sunset viewed from western Buffalo County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Hit and run investigation leads to DUI and cocaine possession arrest
GRAND ISLAND - An investigation into a hit and run incident would lead to the arrest of a subject for driving under the influence and cocaine possession during the evening of Saturday, Aug. 17. At 9:0...
Aug 19, 2024 Francisco Alvaro, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
State Fair officials conclude county fair assistance tour
GRAND ISLAND - Most people may think with months, weeks and now mere days left before the Nebraska State Fair that the front office staff would be working sun up to sun down on a long list of tasks. I...
Aug 19, 2024 Nebraska State Fair, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
New Grand Island police officer Jason Derr sworn in
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island is another officer stronger after the swearing in of Officer Jason Derr on Friday, Aug. 16. Derr is a Grand Island native, and is excited to begin field training with his f...
Aug 19, 2024 Derr is a Grand Island native, and is excited to begin field training with his fellow officers, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
Elevate Grand Island recognized with 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award
GRAND ISLAND - The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) is pleased to announce that Elevate Grand Island, a groundbreaking initiative of Leadership Unlimited in collaboration with several local no...
Aug 19, 2024 Elevate Grand Island, a groundbreaking initiative of Leadership Unlimited in collaboration with several local nonprofits, has been awarded the 2024 ALP Excellence in Innovation Award, (Courtesy)
GIPS Board of Education Accepting Applications for Vacant Ward C Seat
The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Board Member Katherine Mauldin at their August 8th meeting. In accordance with state law, the Board will begin the proces...
Aug 16, 2024 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy
Two G.I. Police Department dogs sworn in for service Aug. 15
Story by Carol Bryant GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Police Chief Kevin Denney had a "swearing in" ceremony for two police dogs Aug. 15 at Hornady Manufacturing. Police Officer Tyler Noel is the handler ...
Aug 16, 2024 Grand Island Police Chief Kevin Denney swears in comfort dog Boone at Hornady Manufacturing on Aug. 15. Police Officer Tyler Noel is Boone’s handler.
Central Platte NRD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Levy for 2024/2025 Budget
The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) will hold a public hearing on August 29th at 1:45 p.m. to receive public input on the proposed levy for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The tota...
Aug 16, 2024 Central Platte Natural Resourses District, Courtsey
GIFD recruits to cap training with "Ruck" to City Hall
GRAND ISLAND - On Friday, August 16 at 8 a.m., the four newest recruits of the Grand Island Fire Department will be conducting a "ruck" or march in full firefighter turnout gear from Fire Station #1 (...
Aug 14, 2024 Grand Island Fire Department firefighters on scene, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
Man involved in shooting and robbery case at Fonner Park sentenced to prison
GRAND ISLAND - An 18-year-old Grand Island man involved in a robbery and shooting case at Fonner Park was sentenced Aug. 14 to 18 to 38 years in prison for felony conspiracy to commit a robbery. Austi...
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