Category Archives: Grand Island News
Victim identified in explosion at Hornady plant
GRAND ISLAND - The victim of an explosion at Hornady Manufacturing has been identified. On Friday Oct. 13, at 9:47 a.m. an explosion occurred at Hornady Manufacturing, at the PVE West Building. Cairo ...
Oct 16, 2023 Max Kukurudziak / Unsplash
Grand Island Children's Museum receive $5 million grant
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Children's Museum was one of several non-profit organizations to receive a grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development The Nebraska Department of Economi...
Oct 16, 2023
Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch continues its family run tradition
SAINT LIBORY - Three generations of farmers have been growing produce and farming near St. Libory. That down-home, family-run tradition continues through Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch every October. The pum...
Oct 14, 2023 Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch, Courtesy
Fatal explosion in Hall County
GRAND ISLAND - A fatal explosion happened in Wood River this morning. According to the Hall County Attorney's Office an explosion happened mid-morning Friday, Oct. 13 at the chemical compound building...
Oct 13, 2023 Max Kukurudziak / Unsplash
Husker Athletics Updates Clear Bag Policy
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Athletic Department has updated its clear bag policy for all home athletic events and will implement those changes beginning with Friday night's volleyball match against Michiga...
Oct 13, 2023 Clear Stadium bag in front of East Stadium. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication
Accident between semi and train occurred in Merrick County Wednesday
An accident between a semi and train occurred in Merrick County Wednesday morning. According to Merrick County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded to a semi/train accident at Highway 30th and ...
Oct 12, 2023
Tri-City area organizations recipients of READ Nebraska grant program
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen, along with Director K.C. Belitz of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), have announced the recipients of the READ Nebraska grant program. The program i...
Oct 12, 2023 Governor Jim Pillen announces the recipients of the READ Nebraska grant program (Gov. Jim Pillen Office, Courtesy)
Severe weather possible across central, eastern Nebraska into this evening
KEARNEY - Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across central and eastern Nebraska during the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, Oct. 12. A Slight Risk, a level two out of five, has been ...
Oct 12, 2023 National Weather Service - Hastings, Courtesy
NDVA receives grant for Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) nearly $8.4 million for the establis...
Oct 12, 2023 CA Creative / Unsplash
Nov. 17 deadline for Irrigation Management Cost Share funds
GRAND ISLAND - Producers interested in improving water quality and quantity in their farming operations may apply for irrigation management funding now through Nov. 17, 2023, at their local USDA Natur...
Oct 11, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today