Category Archives: Grand Island News
18-year-old dies after utility vehicle accident near Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - An 18-year-old Grand Island woman was killed after a side-by-side utility vehicle accident that took place near Grand Island during early morning of Sunday, Aug. 27. At 1:23 a.m., deput...
Aug 28, 2023 (Central Nebraska Today)
Troopers on Patrol at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - Nebraska is on display for the next ten days at the Nebraska State Fair and Nebraska State Troopers will be working to keep the event safe for all. Troopers are also looking to recruit ...
Aug 25, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Aug. 19-24 go down as six hottest days in decades
HASTINGS - If the recent heat wave felt particularly stifling, that's because it was the hottest in decades for the Tri-Cities area. The National Weather Service - Hastings said with Thursday, Aug. 24...
Aug 25, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Former State Senator Dan Quick Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
GRAND ISLAND - Former State Senator Dan Quick has announced he would seek election in 2024 to Nebraska's 35th Legislative District, which encompasses Grand Island. "I'm announcing my candidacy for sta...
Aug 24, 2023
Playground set at Newell Elementary destroyed by arson
GRAND ISLAND - A 15- and 16-year-old were cited for criminal mischief after intentionally setting fire to the playground set at Newell Elementary School during the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 23. Acc...
Aug 24, 2023 Max Kukurudziak / Unsplash
State Fair sets aside day to honor Nebraska veterans
GRAND ISLAND - Veterans will take center stage during the final day of the Nebraska State Fair, Monday, Sept. 4. "We moved Veteran's Day to Labor Day after getting feedback from many vets last year," ...
Aug 23, 2023 Southern Arkansas University / CC
Two-vehicle accident in Hall County Tuesday
GRAND ISLAND - On Aug. 22, 2023, at approximately 10:16 p.m., Hall County Sheriff's deputies responded to Highway 281 north of Cedarview Road for a two-vehicle injury accident. A preliminary investiga...
Aug 23, 2023
Ted Carter Steps Down as NU President
Courtesy KLIN's Kaleb Henry: LINCOLN - The Nebraska University system is looking for new leadership. And so are Husker Athletics. With the departure of NU system President Ted Carter, the right hand p...
Aug 22, 2023 Ted Carter at Board of Regents Meeting // KLIN
Concert, wellness event to highlight Older Nebraskans Day at State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The Oak Ridge Boys, a Wellness Festival and "Backyard Farmer" will highlight Older Nebraskans Day, Monday, Aug. 28, at the Nebraska State Fair. "Older Nebraskans Day is a staple at the ...
Aug 22, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy
High temperature records tumble as heat wave continues
HASTINGS - Temperature records in Grand Island were broken over the weekend and they continued to tumble across central Nebraska on Monday. The Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport hit 106 d...
Aug 22, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media