Category Archives: Grand Island News
West Nile Virus found in two mosquito pools in the Central District
GRAND ISLAND - West Nile Virus has been detected in the mosquito population of the Central District. Two groups of mosquitos tested this week turned up positive samples in Hall County. Mosquitos are t...
Aug 21, 2023 tanakawho / CC
Grand Island Public Library: Journey Stories, Local History exhibit
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library and the Hall County Historical Society have partnered to present the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) poster exhibit "Journey...
Aug 21, 2023 Grand Island Public Library, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
State Fair is fun and educational during Nebraska's Largest Classroom
GRAND ISLAND - From carnival rides to treats on a stick, the Nebraska State Fair has a lot to offer any youngster. But it also has a lot to teach them, about agriculture and Nebraska. That's why the S...
Aug 21, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy
Wings of Hope Butterfly release
GRAND ISLAND - GRACE Cancer Foundation, CHI Health St. Francis and Nebraska Cancer Specialists invite the community to join them as hope takes flight at the second annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Relea...
Aug 21, 2023 lina smith / CC
Grand Island 3 Gun Match and Fun Shoot
GRAND ISLAND - Heartland Public Shooting Park is hosting Action 3-Gun Match and Fun Shoot. The event takes place Sunday, Aug. 27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 15. Set up starts at 10 a.m. and shooting begins at ...
Aug 21, 2023 Tac6 Media / CC
Grand Island sets new record high for Aug. 19, dangerous heat continues
GRAND ISLAND - Amid the ongoing heat wave, Grand Island broke the record high on Saturday, Aug. 19. There will be several more days of dangerous heat before relief arrives toward the end of the work w...
Aug 21, 2023 Brian Neben, NRG Media
Volleyball classic set for opening weekend of State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair. Nineteen high schools from around the state ar...
Aug 21, 2023 2017 Canada Summer Games / CC
Southern Public Power District announces new CEO
GRAND ISLAND - The Southern Public Power District (SPPD) board of directors has voted to hire Chad Waldow as SPPD's new President/Chief Executive Officer, effective October 2, 2023. The SPPD board con...
Aug 18, 2023 Southern Public Power District, Courtesy
CPNRD board to set levy for 2024 budget
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing at 1:45 p.m. on August 31st to hear comments on the proposed levy for the 2023/2024 FY budget. Lyndon Vogt, Gene...
Aug 17, 2023 Central Platte Natural Resources District, Courtesy
ATVs, outlaw tractors and demo derby will thrill fairgoers
GRAND ISLAND - High-flying thrills and monster machines will entertain audiences in three outdoor events at the Nebraska State Fair. Admission to all three events is limited, so enthusiasts will need ...
Aug 16, 2023 Nebraska State Fair, Courtesy