Category Archives: Grand Island News
Grand Island man arrested for terroristic threats, allegedly wielded a knife during confrontation
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man was arrested for terroristic threats after law enforcement said he brandished a knife during a confrontation and threatened to kill another man. According to the Gran...
May 20, 2024 Othman Mohamad, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Grand Island City Parks and Recreation announces opening date of swimming facilities
GRAND ISLAND - The City of Grand Island swimming facilities will open for the summer starting Saturday, May 25. All facilities are open seven days a week. Operational hours are as follows: Island Oasi...
May 20, 2024 Island Oasis, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
Marcello, two other law enforcement officer names added to Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial
GRAND ISLAND - The names of three law enforcement officers were added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial on Friday, May 17. Grand Island Police Officer Christopher Marcello (died July 27, 2022),...
May 17, 2024 A large U.S. flag flies above the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial on May 17, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Terroristic threats against DHHS employee results in arrest of Grand Island man
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man was arrested after law enforcement said he issued terroristic threats against Department of Health and Human Services employee on Thursday, May 16. According to the G...
May 17, 2024 Brian Batts, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Grand Island Police Department to take part in 'Make It Click' campaign
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department will participate in the "Make It Click" campaign. The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $7,729.76 from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety ...
May 16, 2024 danielt.1994 / Depositphotos.com
Grand Island woman arrested for driving under the influence of meth, marijuana
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island woman was arrested after she was found to be driving under the influence of methamphetamine and marijuana during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 16. According to...
May 16, 2024 Dotty Schleichardt, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
State Sen. Ray Aguilar reacts to District 35 primary election results
GRAND ISLAND - It's a close race in the 35th District of the Legislature, with both candidates advancing to the general election. Dan Quick received 1,659 votes, compared to 1,575 votes for State Sen....
May 16, 2024 Ray Aguilar, District 35, (Nebraska Legislature, Courtesy)
Dan Quick reacts to District 35 primary election results
GRAND ISLAND - It's a close race in the 35th District of the Legislature, with both candidates advancing to the general election. Dan Quick received 1,659 votes, compared to 1,575 votes for State Sen....
May 15, 2024 Dan Quick, (Central Nebraska Today, KGFW)
Kenney wins race for Hall County Public Defender
GRAND ISLAND - Deputy Hall County Public Defender Vicky A. Kenney will apparently become Hall County's new public defender in January. Kenney will replace long-time Public Defender Jerry Piccolo, who'...
May 15, 2024 Hall County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island Mayor For a Day' essay contest winners announced
GRAND ISLAND - A total of 88 sixth grade students in Grand Island used community pride and forward thinking to write a 400-word essay on what they would like to see improve in the city by the time the...
May 15, 2024 Mayor For a Day Essay Contest Judges, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)