Category Archives: Grand Island News
One more day of above average heat before cold front knocks down temperatures slightly
HASTINGS - There will be one final day of above average heat before a cold front arrives and sends temperatures back to seasonal norms for the remainder of the week. According to the National Weather ...
Aug 05, 2024 Fog at sunrise in Buffalo County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Woman repeatedly knocking on apartment door found with meth, active warrant
GRAND ISLAND - A woman who was reported for repeatedly knocking at an apartment door was found to have an active Hall County warrant and was in possession of methamphetamine during the early morning h...
Aug 05, 2024 Grand Island Police Department Cruiser, (Grand Island Police Department, Courtesy)
Woman accused of trying to run over two juveniles with car reaches plea agreement
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island woman who police say attempted to run over two juveniles with her car has reached a plea agreement. Janet Cochran, 75, of Grand Island pleaded guilty Aug. 1 in Hall Count...
Aug 02, 2024 Janet Cochran, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Man charged with attempted second-degree murder reaches plea agreement
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man who was charged with attempted second-degree murder for stabbing a 22-year-old woman multiple times on Feb. 11 has entered a plea agreement. Daniel Ramirez-Castaneda,...
Aug 02, 2024 Daniel Ramirez-Castaneda, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Two cited for burglary and minor in possession after being found in family member's home
GRAND ISLAND - Two individuals were cited for burglary and minor in possession after being found in the home of a family member in Grand Island during the morning of Thursday, Aug. 1. According to the...
Aug 02, 2024 Wayne Christensen, left, Raven Work, right, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Second open house to discuss Grand Island's Good Life District
GRAND ISLAND - A second open house is planned by Grow Grand Island on Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. -6 p.m., at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's community room (located at 1503 West 2n...
Aug 02, 2024 Grow Grand Island Area Partnership Logo, Courtesy
Missouri man killed in single-vehicle I-80 accident near Mormon Island State Recreation Area
GRAND ISLAND - A 69-year-old Missouri man was killed July 31 when the eastbound 2020 Freightliner semi-truck he was driving on Interstate 80 crossed the median and westbound lanes and ended up with th...
Aug 01, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)
Grow Grand Island sponsors session to promote Good Life District
GRAND ISLAND - Approximately 30 people were present at the start of a two-hour informational session late Wednesday afternoon, July 31, at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's meeting room ...
Aug 01, 2024 Grow Grand Island Area Partnership Logo, Courtesy
Fatal accident near Grand Island causes hazardous material to spill into Mormon Island SRA
Lake 1 and its beach at Mormon Island State Recreation Area, south of Grand Island, are temporarily closed after a semi-truck accident resulted with diesel fuel and oil leaking into the lake. A hazard...
Aug 01, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of minor girl
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old and 18-year-old. A 39-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child, a Class 1B felon...
Aug 01, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)