Category Archives: Grand Island News
EPA fines Swift Beef Company for alleged CWA violations in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - Beef processor Swift Beef Company will pay $275,000 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...
Dec 19, 2023 USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency
Hall Co. commissioners vote to proceed having architects work on plans to design addition to courthouse
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to have architects focus on planning an addition to the Hall County Courthouse. Commissioners Karen Bredthauer and Gary Quandt voted against ...
Dec 19, 2023 The Hall County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 19. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Hot Meals USA to provide free Christmas Day meals
KEARNEY - Hot Meals USA will be providing free meals on Christmas Day to those in need and to first responders and health care professionals who have to work on Christmas Day. In Kearney, people can p...
Dec 19, 2023 Hot Meals USA, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Community Christmas Dinner planned at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
GRAND ISLAND - The 26th annual Community Christmas Dinner at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, said event chairman Ed Meedel. Volunteers are needed...
Dec 18, 2023 Jed Owen / Unsplash
Quiet weather conditions through Wednesday, possible impacts on Christmas travel
KEARNEY - The ongoing mild and quiet weather conditions will last through Wednesday, there could be potential impacts on Christmas holiday travel with a stronger storm system seemingly in the works. Q...
Dec 18, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
GIPS and GIEA reach negotiated agreement for 2024-2025 school year
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is focused on instruction, positive supports for students, professional learning communities, and recruitment and retention of staff. Staff impact eve...
Dec 18, 2023 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy
Updated Pump & Pantry location opens on Diers Ave. in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - A completely renovated Pump & Pantry location has reopened on the northwest side of Grand Island and features new offerings. Ty Laws, Senior Brand Manager with Bosselman Administrat...
Dec 14, 2023 The renovated Pump & Pantry location at 2511 North Diers Ave in Grand Island. (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
More focused and efficient: GISH revises Academies and Pathways
GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Public Schools is relaunching their Academies and Pathway in 2024 with some paired down options that will allow the school to be, "more focused and efficient." Matt Fisher,...
Dec 14, 2023 Matt Fisher, Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent, speaks about the updated Academies and Pathways. (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce hosts Legislative Kick Off
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its Legislative Kick Off Wednesday morning at the First National Bank of Omaha's community room. Gov. Jim Pillen, three state senators, and a...
Dec 13, 2023 Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at the Legislative Kick Off event in Grand Island. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island Senior High School launches revised Academies and Pathways Model
GRAND ISLAND - The Academies of Grand Island Senior School will have a revised look for innovative education starting next school year. Beginning in August 2024, the high school will offer an updated ...
Dec 12, 2023 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy