Category Archives: Grand Island News
Hornady Manufacturing recognized for 75th anniversary
GRAND ISLAND - The Hall County Board of Commissioners recognized Hornady Manufacturing for its 75th anniversary at the Tuesday, July 2, meeting. "We're very honored to receive this recognition," said ...
Jul 02, 2024 Ron Peterson (right) chairman of the Hall County Board of Commissioners, gives a certificate to Steve Hornady of Hornady Manufacturing in honor of the business’s 75th anniversary, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Independence Day weather history and extremes
GRAND ISLAND - Independence Day ushers in our climatologically hottest month of the year - July. The majority of Independence Days in the Nebraska Tri Cities feature afternoon high temperatures betwee...
Jul 02, 2024 Fireworks illuminating the night, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Flood Watch issued for north central Nebraska counties
HASTINGS - A Flood Watch has been issued for several counties in north central Nebraska anticipating rainfall this evening into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service - Hastings has issued the ...
Jul 01, 2024 Flood waters pass over Lander Ave. in Farwell in Howard County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Five arrested, one cited after attempting to instigate a fight in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - Six people were arrested in Grand Island for attempting to instigate a fight during the afternoon hours of Friday, June 28. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 4:44 p.m....
Jul 01, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island hosts kite festival
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island hosted its first LED night kit flight on June 28 and 4th annual kite festival on June 29 and June 30. The night flight was in a field north of Starr Elementary School. The ...
Jul 01, 2024 An LED kite flies at the first Grand Island night kite flight north of Starr Elementary School, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Drought difference from 2023 to 2024 shows substantial change
HASTINGS - The change in drought conditions across central Nebraska and the wider state has been drastic from late June in 2023 to 2024. The substantial drought conditions across the region can be tra...
Jun 28, 2024 Left: Drought conditions from June 27, 2023. Right: Drought conditions from June 27, 2024.
River walking, lap swimming to be offered at Island Oasis
GRAND ISLAND - The Lazy River at Island Oasis will no longer be offered up only for the "lazy" residents of Grand Island, as Lazy River walking and lap swimming will now be allowed. Starting Friday, J...
Jun 28, 2024 Island Oasis, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
Grand Island man arrested for first degree sexual assault
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man has been arrested for first degree sexual assault on Thursday, June 27. According to the Grand Island Police Department, on Sunday, June 23, a 25-year-old woman repor...
Jun 28, 2024 Angel Lopez, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Five from central Nebraska submit names for District Court judge in Tenth Judicial District
LINCOLN - Melodie T. Bellamy, Kearney; Matthew C. Boyle, Grand Island; Dale T. Callahan, Hastings; Timothy E. Hoeft, Holdrege; and John A. Sauder, Holdrege, have submitted applications for appointment...
Jun 27, 2024 Kesu01 / Depositphotos.com
Slight Risk for severe weather across south central Nebraska tonight, Friday
HASTINGS - The chance for severe weather returns to the area this evening as strong to severe scattered thunderstorms will move through the area. All of north and south-central Nebraska is under a Sli...
Jun 27, 2024 Severe weather risk for Thursday, June 27, (NWS Hastings, Courtesy)