Category Archives: Grand Island News
Central District Health Department hosts preventative lead exposure session
The Central District Health Department is hosting an in-person EPA lead exposure presentation to educate the public on the dangers of lead and preventative measures. The Environmental Protection Agenc...
Oct 05, 2023
Golf ball sized hail, 60 mph winds impact south central Nebraska on Tuesday
KEARNEY - Early autumn may not seem like the time for severe weather, but the conditions came together that produced storms with golf ball sized hail and 60 mph winds across much of south-central Nebr...
Oct 04, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
$150,000 theft reported at Grand Island daycare under investigation
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department is investigating after $150,000 was reported stolen from a day care facility in the community. At 8:45 p.m., officers contact staff members from St. P...
Oct 03, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
Student representatives for 81st Harvest of Harmony parade announced
Grand Island's grandest fall tradition welcomes approximately 13,000 individuals to shop, dine, and fill the streets of downtown with melodies and memories. The 81st Harvest of Harmony Parade, sponsor...
Oct 03, 2023 Grand Island Senior High Islander Band, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Grand Island to host 81st Harvest of Harmony parade, field competition
GRAND ISLAND - The 81st Harvest of Harmony Parade, sponsored by Century 21 Realty, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Nebraska's largest parade attracts more than 200 entries from a combination...
Oct 03, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Central Nebraska under the gun for severe weather this afternoon, evening
KEARNEY - All of central Nebraska is under the gun for some risk for severe weather this afternoon into the evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, but a few tornadoes are not out...
Oct 03, 2023 National Weather Service - Hastings, Courtesy
Snapshot: Efforts to address childcare need in central Nebraska
KEARNEY - The urgent need for childcare in communities across Nebraska has recently become the focus of civic, business, education, health care and government leaders. Central Nebraska Today sat down ...
Oct 02, 2023 Aaron Burden / Unsplash
Two minors in custody following pursuit in central Nebraska
GRAND ISLAND - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took two minors into custody early Saturday morning following a pursuit in central Nebraska. At approximately 11:45 p.m. Friday, a trooper observ...
Oct 02, 2023 Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Investigation in Grand Island woman's death finds no criminal evidence
GRAND ISLAND- According to a release by the Hall County Sheriff's Office Friday, a full investigation into the cause of injuries on Constance Baasch, 68, of Grand Island found no criminal evidence. On...
Oct 02, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
EA presents cover crop impact study to CPNRD board
GRAND ISLAND - Dan Bigbee, Senior Environmental Scientist at EA Engineering, Science & Technology, presented the results of a cover crop study to the Central Platte NRD's Board of Directors on Thu...
Oct 02, 2023 USDA NRCS Montana