Category Archives: Grand Island News
Local communities part of 132 projects awarded $6.7 million by NDEE
LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Director Jim Macy announced Feb.6 the award of $6,697,474 in grants to support 132 projects across the state that promote waste and litte...
Feb 06, 2024 Nick Fewings / Unsplash
Platinum-selling star Riley Green adds modern country to the Nebraska State Fair lineup
GRAND ISLAND - Country music rising star Riley Green is the latest addition to the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series at the Nebraska State Fair. Green will kick off the outdoor section of the series on ...
Feb 06, 2024 Riley Green, (Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy)
Three arrested in Grand Island in relation to TRIDENT Drug Task Force investigation
GRAND ISLAND - Three individuals were arrested in relation to a TRIDENT Drug Task Force investigation in Grand Island on Sunday, Feb. 4. On Sunday, investigators with the task force were conducting an...
Feb 06, 2024 Marco Verch / CC
Grand Island city council filing deadlines approaching
GRAND ISLAND - Another election year is underway in Grand Island, and with it comes five council seats up for election in 2024. One seat for each of the city's five wards are available, and there are ...
Feb 06, 2024 Grand Island City Hall, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island residents charged with felony drug offenses, multiple counts of child abuse
GRAND ISLAND - Two Grand Island residents whose home at 1809 N. Huston Ave. was searched Feb. 1 were charged Friday, Feb. 2, in Hall County Court with felony drug charges and misdemeanor child abuse c...
Feb 05, 2024 Hector Tarango and Gabrielle Jones-Williams, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
GIPS Provides New Mental Wellness Resources for Families
GRAND ISLAND - Understanding the profound impact of mental wellness, Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) has taken an innovative step forward by partnering with two organizations, The Cook Center and C...
Feb 05, 2024 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy
Grand Island Chamber: Hello, Nebraska Legislature... Can you hear us?
GRAND ISLAND - For years, with the exception of the Senators representing Grand Island, our community did not have a strong presence in the Legislature. This changed in 2022 when Grow Grand Island and...
Feb 05, 2024 Cindy Johnson, (Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, Courtesy)
Warming temperatures through mid-week, precipitation chances return Wednesday night
KEARNEY - Warming temperatures are expected through mid-week with highs topping out on Wednesday, while the next precipitation chances come during that evening. Weather models remain in good agreement...
Feb 05, 2024 Brian Neben, Courtesy
Welsch show draws from life at Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND - What can a painting represent? After the passing of her husband Roger, painting helped artist Linda Hotovy Welsch work through her grief while she quietly contemplated life.This show wi...
Feb 05, 2024 Grand Island Public Library, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Kearney Police officer injured by gunshot
KEARNEY - An on-duty Kearney Police Officer was injured by a gunshot while at CHI Good Samaritan Emergency Room. According to a press release, on Friday, Feb. 2 at approximately 5:50 pm, KPD Officers ...
Feb 03, 2024 benjamin lehman / Unsplash