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22-year-old charged after fleeing traffic stop, crash in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - A 22-year-old man has been charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after Grand Island police said he fled a traffic stop and later caused an accident, injuring three people. Marc...
Brian Neben Sep 05, 2023

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Corbey Dorsey Sep 05, 2023

Grand Island Community Art Show
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library is proud to present the second annual Community Art Show. The Library invites all artists age 18 and older to enter up to two pieces of art for this non-...
Grand Island Public Library Sep 05, 2023 Grand Island Public Library, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

60-year-old killed in Grand Island after being struck by semi-tractor
GRAND ISLAND - A 60-year-old man was killed as the result of being struck by a semi-tractor in Grand Island during the morning of Friday, Sept. 1. At 10:11 a.m. the Grand Island Police Department was ...
Brian Neben Sep 05, 2023 (Central Nebraska Today)

CPNRD board sets levy for 2024 budget
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) held a public hearing on Aug. 31 to receive public comments on the proposed fiscal 2023/2024 levy. With the District's total assess...
Central Platte Natural Resources District Sep 04, 2023 CPNRD, Courtesy

1868 Foundation raffling of new Chevy Silverado at State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - There are a few more days remaining to purchase a raffle ticket for a brand new Chevy Silverado thanks to the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation. Nebraskans have until 11:59 p.m. Sunda...
Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Aug 31, 2023 Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation, Courtesy

Expanded Safe Kids program debuts at 2023 Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Nebraska State Fair and the We Care for Kids campaign are working together to add an additional layer of security for parents and children at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. The new Safe ...
Nebraska State Fair Aug 31, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy

GIPS Foundation names Teacher of the Year Winners
GRAND ISLAND - Six Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) educators were honored earlier this month at the annual All Staff Welcome Back celebration. During the Welcome Back ceremony, the Grand Island Pub...
Grand Island Public Schools Aug 31, 2023 Grand Island Public Schools, Courtesy

State Fair attendance up nearly 30 percent through five days
GRAND ISLAND - Great weather and a number of fun attractions helped push the 2023 Nebraska State Fair to a 29.9 percent increase in attendance through the first five days as compared to the same five ...
Nebraska State Fair Aug 30, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy

Grand Island Library to host annual Edith Abbott Victorian Tea Party
GRAND ISLAND - A perennial favorite for and 2nd - 5th graders, the Grand Island Public Library's annual Victorian Tea Party will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hargis House W...
Grand Island Public Library Aug 30, 2023 Katelyn Greer / Unsplash
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