Category Archives: Grand Island News
Gun shots from moving vehicle reported in Grand Island on Saturday
GRAND ISLAND - Multiple gun shots were reported in Grand Island during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 27. Around 12:30 a.m., officers with the Grand Island Police Department responded to t...
Apr 29, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)
Visit Kearney Urban Conservation Assistance request approved by CPNRD Board
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors has approved a grant request from Visit Kearney for $25,000 to support the development of a wildlife exhibit wit...
Apr 29, 2024 Development Council for Buffalo County, Kearney Area Chamber, Kearney Visitors Bureau, Courtesy
"Get Me to the Church on Time" event occurring at Stuhr Museum as part of Go Big Give
GRAND ISLAND - The Stuhr Museum Foundation is sponsoring "Get Me to the Church on Time" from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church formerly located at Hampton ...
Apr 26, 2024 Couples can renew their wedding vows at 4:30 pm April 28 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Chirch at Stuhr Museum as part of Go Big Give. Stuhr Museum Foundation is sponsoring the event, (Courtesy photo)
GISH unveils student art made possible by art now grant
GRAND ISLAND - An eclectic display of art took center stage at Grand Island Senior High (GISH) last night that was made possible, in part, by a statewide grant. Thanks to the Nebraska Department of Ed...
Apr 26, 2024 Grand Island Public School, Courtesy
Grand Island Chamber celebrates Small Business Week
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4. The Chamber is using this event to remind area residents about the critica...
Apr 26, 2024 Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Flood warning in effect for Adams, Hall, Hamilton and Merrick counties
GRAND ISLAND - A Flood Warning is in effect across areas of south central Nebraska until 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26. According to the National Weather Service - Hastings, the warning is in effect ...
Apr 26, 2024 Flooding in central Nebraska (Brian Neben, Courtesy)
Welfare check of man slumped over in vehicle leads to arrest in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - A welfare check of a man slumped over in a vehicle in Grand Island during the morning hours of Thursday, April 25 led to an arrest. At 10:06 a.m., officers with the Grand Island Police ...
Apr 26, 2024 (Central Nebraska Today)
GIPS moving Seedling Mile Kindergarten to Stolley Park for 2024-25 to meet staffing needs
GRAND ISLAND - In continuing their commitment to high-quality student learning experiences and in response to staffing needs, Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) will be moving one Kindergarten class t...
Apr 26, 2024 Stolley Park Elementary, (Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy)
Grand Island Public Library begins Mascot Name Game
GRAND ISLAND - Thursday, April 25 is the start of a 7-day countdown to the annual fundraising day of 'Go Big Give,' and the Grand Island Public Library is taking part in a unique way. GIPL is providin...
Apr 26, 2024 Grand Island Public Library, Courtesy
Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival: Schools from 17 counties to attend
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District is excited to host the annual Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival, featuring 36 school groups from 17 counties. The event will take pl...
Apr 26, 2024 CPNRD, Courtesy