Category Archives: Grand Island News
Grand Island man charged with motor vehicle homicide
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man is facing charges following a fatal crash earlier this month. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Hall County Sheriff's Office arrested Quentin Scroggin, 19, on a warrant. Scroggin...
Dec 01, 2023
Letter to Santa Mailbox appears at Good Samaritan and St. Francis hospitals
KEARNEY, GRAND ISLAND - A "Letters to Santa" mailbox recently appeared at CHI Health St. Francis inside the hospital's main lobby and at CHI Health Good Samaritan inside the hospital's West Tower entr...
Nov 29, 2023 St. Francis Santa Mailbox (CHI Health, Courtesy)
Early bird bonuses for State Fair concert tickets
GRAND ISLAND - The Nebraska State Fair is offering bonuses for early ticket buyers. Nebraska State Fair officials announced that those who purchase early (within the first two weeks) can expect price ...
Nov 29, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy
Grand Island Slumberland donating 50 mattress to families in need
GRAND ISLAND - It's an exciting participation year for Slumberland Furniture in Making Homes For The Holidays. At some point everyone has experienced sleeping on the ground or hard floor for a night o...
Nov 28, 2023 Slumberland Furniture (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island Police release Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time campaign results
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $4,936.48 to carry our Selective Overtime Enforcement for the Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time mobilization campaign from Nov. 22 to Nov....
Nov 28, 2023 benjamin lehman / Unsplash
Wednesday to be warmest day of week, likely precipitation next weekend
KEARNEY - Wednesday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week, but a cold front will mean below normal highs during the late week and there is a chance of precipitation this coming weekend. An u...
Nov 27, 2023 The middle of the week looks to be the warmest, with highs around 50 on Wednesday. There should be no snow left to keep things cooler. (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island Public Schools receives AQuESST ratings
GRAND ISLAND - Our important work of public education is never complete, but it is rewarding when we can see a positive impact. The Nebraska Department of Education released their annual reporting of ...
Nov 27, 2023 Grand Island Senior High (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island woman attempts to shoplift at Walmart on Black Friday
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island woman was arrested for attempting to shoplift at Walmart on Black Friday, she was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. On Friday, Nov. 24, around 9:10 p.m....
Nov 27, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Grand Island Regional Medical Center Receives Designation as Basic Level Trauma Center
GRAND ISLAND-Grand Island Regional Medical Center (GIRMC) is proud to announce its designation as a Level IV, Basic Level Trauma Center by the State of Nebraska, in accordance with the Nebraska Statew...
Nov 22, 2023
Grand Island man takes plea deal in child abuse resulting in death
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island Man charged with death of a child, has taken a plea deal. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Ryan Rivera-Meister,27, pleaded no contest to attempted child abuse, reducing his charge fr...
Nov 22, 2023