Category Archives: Grand Island News
Grand Island city council votes to have special election concerning Good Life District Economic Development Program
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island's City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday, June 18, to have a special election to determine whether the city should be authorized to establish a Good Life Economic Development Progr...
Jun 19, 2024 The proposed Good Life District, (Woodsonia Real Estate Inc., Courtesy)
Ohio man arrested after knife assault results in death of 72-year-old Missouri male at I-80 rest area
GRAND ISLAND On June 19, 2024, at 7:08 a.m. Hall County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 4148 Interstate 80, mile marker 316 westbound rest area, reference a disturbance. Deputies contacted victims on ...
Jun 19, 2024 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com
Grand Island woman charged in death of infant pleads not guilty
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island woman charged with felony child abuse resulting in the death of a two-month-old Grand Island boy has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Bianca Y Rivera Lima, 27, of 319 E....
Jun 19, 2024 Bianca Rivera Lima, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
California man arrested after pursuit near Grand Island with stolen vehicle
GRAND ISLAND - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a California man following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in central Nebraska. At approximately 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, a trooper ob...
Jun 19, 2024 Nebraska State Patrol (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island man arrested after threatening a woman with a knife
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man was arrested after law enforcement say that he threatened a woman with a knife during a disturbance on Tuesday, June 18. According to the Grand Island Police Departme...
Jun 19, 2024 Luke Pfeifer, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Central Nebraska residents, others appointed by Gov. Pillen to boards and commissions
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen is announcing the appointments made to boards and commissions from January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024. A list of current board and commission openings can be found on t...
Jun 19, 2024 Gov. Jim Pillen, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
$3.9 million designated for additional workforce housing in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - There is no rest for the weary when it comes to growth and development in Grand Island. On Tuesday, June 18, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) joined Grand...
Jun 18, 2024 the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) joined Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele to announce the latest round of Build Grand Island funds being dedicated grow the city, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
Hall Co. Commissioners approve contract with Holiday Express Bus to provide rural transportation services
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Commissioners voted 7-0 Tuesday, June 18, to approve a contract with Holiday Express Bus to provide rural transportation services. The total estimated expenses for FY 2025 a...
Jun 18, 2024 OliverHuitson / Depositphotos.com
Hall County Commissioners vote to issue $40 million in bonds to pay for courthouse addition
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday, June 18, to issue up to $40 million in bonds to pay for an addition to the Hall County Courthouse. Commissioners Gary Quandt and Karen Bredt...
Jun 18, 2024 Hall County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island man detained after nearly striking police officer, meth found the vehicle
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man was arrested after he allegedly almost struck a police officer with their vehicle, methamphetamine would be found upon a search during the early morning hours of Tues...
Jun 18, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)