Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
NDOT: Work will begin on US-81, McCool to York
HASTINGS - Weather permitting, work will begin March 30 on U.S. Highway 81 (US-81), from reference post 51.85 to reference post 59.74, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Co...
Mar 25, 2026 wabeno / Depositphotos.com
Hastings Police Department's activity from March 24
HASTINGS - The Hastings Police Department released their daily activity from Tuesday, March 24. Reported Offenses: On March 24, 2026, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in...
Mar 25, 2026 Hastings Police Department, Courtesy
Grand Island Public Library announces teen programs for April break
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Library will be offering two special programs for teens ages 12-18 on upcoming days when Grand Island Public Schools are not in session this spring. On Friday, A...
Mar 24, 2026 Grand Island Public Library (Courtesy photo)
Nominations being accepted for G.I. Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Administrator of the Year
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation, in proud partnership for 22 years with First National Bank, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year nominatio...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)
Hall County Commissioners approve Sheriff's Department internship program
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County Commissioners voted 7-0 March 24 to approve a paid internship program for the Hall County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Josh Berlie proposed that there would be two interns ...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)
Nebraska State Fair welcomes KC & The Sunshine Band for Older Nebraskans Day concert
GRAND ISLAND - One of the most recognizable dance bands of all time will bring decades of hits to the Nebraska State Fair, as KC & The Sunshine Band takes the stage Monday, Aug. 31 inside the Hear...
Mar 24, 2026 Nebraska State Fair, as KC & The Sunshine Band takes the stage Monday, Aug. 31 inside the Heartland Events Center, (Courtesy)
GIPD awarded funding for Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
GRAND ISLAND - The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded funding to support enhanced enforcement efforts as part of the statewide "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign aimed at reducing distr...
Mar 24, 2026 Grand Island Police Department (Courtesy)
Little Blue Film Festival announces inaugural event in Hastings
HASTINGS - The first-ever Little Blue Film Festival will take place October 16-17 at The Lark downtown in Hastings, bringing independent filmmakers and audiences together for a celebration of meaningf...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)
G.I. Parks and Recreation introduces new one-stop reservation page for outdoor spaces
GRAND ISLAND - As warmer weather arrives and outdoor activities ramp up, the City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents that park shelters, athletic fields and other o...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)
G.I. man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death
GRAND ISLAND - United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Carlos Lopez Montoya, 32, of Grand Island was sentenced on March 18 in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl...
Mar 24, 2026 (Courtesy)