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First Light, Heartland CASA team up for fundraiser
GRAND ISLAND - In the name of child advocacy, Heartland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and First Light Child Advocacy Center are joining forces to host a fun-filled "Flappers & Felonies"...
Heartland CASA Aug 06, 2024 First Light Child Advocacy Center, Heartland CASA, (Courtesy)

I-80 corridor sees the highest rain amounts in July, Tri-Cities above normal
HASTINGS - Areas along the I-80 corridor saw the highest rainfall amounts during the month of July, with each of the Tri-Cities seeing higher than normal amounts. The driest areas were to the south. A...
Brian Neben Aug 06, 2024 July 2024 precipitation totals, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)

Forged checks for nearly $20,000 reported at Grand Island Clinic
GRAND ISLAND - Two forged checks for nearly $20,000 were reported at the Grand Island Clinic on Friday, Aug. 2. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an employee of the medical clinic repor...
Brian Neben Aug 06, 2024 razihusin / Depositphotos.com

EPIC Discovery Center awarded $864,000 in grants
EPIC is excited to announce that it was recently awarded $864,000 in grants for the development of the all-ages children's museum. The grants were awarded by the Sherwood Foundation for $500,000, Chie...
EPIC Discovery Center Aug 05, 2024 EPIC Discovery Center, Courtesy

Hall County Transportation to launch rural public transit service
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Rural Transportation will launch rural public transit service, open to the general public, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in the rural areas of Hall County. Rural Hall County inc...
Hall County Transportation Aug 05, 2024 OliverHuitson / Depositphotos.com

Eight budget proposals to be presented to City Council on Tuesday
GRAND ISLAND - Budget proposals in eight areas have been submitted for Grand Island's City Council to review at a work session the night of Aug. 6. Public Works, Transit Division, Street Division, Fle...
Carol Bryant Aug 05, 2024 (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)

Register for the 82nd Harvest of Harmony
GRAND ISLAND - Registration is now open for the 82nd Harvest of Harmony, sponsored by Century 21 Realty and Big Red Treats. To register for the parade on Saturday, Oct. 5, click here. If you require a...
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Aug 05, 2024 Grand Island Senior High Islander Band, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

Wife of Greeley County Sheriff charged with assaulting her daughter
GRAND ISLAND - The wife of the Greeley County Sheriff is charged in Hall County Court with assaulting her daughter. Daniela Deaver, 53, of Ord is charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault of Kathl...
Carol Bryant Aug 05, 2024 Kesu01 / Depositphotos.com

Chad Schock receives St. Francis Caring Kind Award
GRAND ISLAND - Chad Schock was named the 2024 Caring Kind Award recipient at CHI Health St. Francis earlier today. Recipients of this prestigious award have gone above and beyond the call of duty to d...
CHI Health St. Francis Aug 05, 2024 Chad Schock, (CHI Health St. Francis, Courtesy)

Carol Schooley paintings on display at Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library's Art Alcove welcomes everyone to view artist Carol Schooley's paintings this month through Sunday, September 8. Carol Schooley's Artist Statement: I hav...
Grand Island Public Library Aug 05, 2024 Grand Island Public Library Art Alcove, (Grand Island Public Library, Courtesy)
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