Category Archives: Grand Island News
Grand Island State Senator Ray Aguilar Files for Re-Election
Grand Island, NE - Grand Island State Senator Ray Aguilar officially filed Friday, Jan. 26 with Secretary of State Bob Evnen to seek re-election to represent the people of District 35 in the Nebraska ...
Jan 29, 2024
Red Cross experiencing a blood shortage
GRAND ISLAND - The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood and platelet dono...
Jan 29, 2024 The Red Cross building in Grand Island at 404 E. Third St. where donors can go to donate blood. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Elevator needs repair in Hall County Annex building
GRAND ISLAND - The elevator that is several decades old in the Hall County Annex building is no longer working, said Loren "Doone" Humphrey, facilities director for Hall County. The Hall County Annex ...
Jan 29, 2024 Arisa Chattasa / Unsplash
CPNRD elects Ostermeier and Reichert as board secretary and treasurer
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District's (CPNRD) Board of Directors elected Keith Ostermeier, of Grand Island, as Board Secretary and Marvion Reichert, of Elm Creek, as Board Tre...
Jan 29, 2024 CPNRD, Courtesy
Sutton Rodeo to present Rodeo Grand Island for sixth year
GRAND ISLAND - Sutton Rodeo is gearing up to present Rodeo Grand Island for the sixth year at the Heartland Events Center in February. Steve Sutton, with Sutton Rodeo, said they were putting on their ...
Jan 27, 2024 Rodeo Grand Island, Courtesy
Grand Island Habitat for Humanity opens home loan application period
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity has opened its Home Loan Application period. It is accepting submissions until 3 p.m. Feb. 28. "As a devoted advocate for responsible lending prac...
Jan 25, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Grand Island City Council approves large consent agenda at Jan. 23 meeting
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island City Council met Jan. 23 and approved 27 items on the consent agenda. Four other items that were on the consent agenda were removed for discussion. Nine of 10 City Coun...
Jan 25, 2024 Grand Island City Hall, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Defense attorney files motion to quash some charges against Doniphan teen facing 48 sex-related charges
GRAND ISLAND - Deputy Hall County Public Defender Vicky Kenney has filed a motion to quash 31 of 48 sex-related charges against Cody C. Holum, 17, of Doniphan. Kenney represents Holum and filed the mo...
Jan 25, 2024 Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash
Areas of dense fog could contribute to slick conditions Wednesday morning
KEARNEY - Another slick morning could be in store for central Nebraska Wednesday morning as a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued starting at 6 p.m. this evening. The National Weather Service - Hasting...
Jan 23, 2024 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Motorists assist turns into arrest for Grand Island police
GRAND ISLAND - What started out as a motorist assist ended in arrest of a woman for the possession of a controlled substance, among other counts. During the morning of Tuesday, Jan 23, at 1:29 a.m., o...
Jan 23, 2024 Adriana Camacho Alcorta, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)