Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Groundbreaking to be held for Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island will be held Friday, Nov. 10 at 3720 West Capital Avenue. The public is invited to the event which begins at...
Nov 07, 2023 Chad Madden / Unsplash
Two vehicle accident takes place near intersection of 30th Ave, 35th St.
KEARNEY - A two vehicle accident took place near the intersection of 30th Avenue and West 35 Street during the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 7. Around 7:50 a.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was d...
Nov 07, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Thayer school bus breaks into a fire
THAYER, Neb. - On Monday, a Thayer School bus transporting students to Lincoln caught fire. According to Thayer Central Community Schools, around 8:00 a.m. Monday administration was notified about a f...
Nov 07, 2023 Arseni Mourzenko
Grand Island woman bites officer on arm while being arrested for meth possession
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island police officer was bitten on the arm while arresting a woman for methamphetamine possession on Monday, Nov. 6. Around 5:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Casey's g...
Nov 07, 2023 Mary Johnson, (Hall County Department of Corrections, Courtesy)
Take a trip around the world during UNK's annual International Food and Cultural Festival
KEARNEY - Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey around the world - without leaving Kearney. You can enjoy delicious cuisine and captivating performances during the upcoming Scott D. Morris In...
Nov 07, 2023 The Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival features cuisine and performances from around the world. This year’s event is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Sunday at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. (UNK Communications, Courtesy)
KPS, United Way of the Kearney Area and United Way of the Midlands introduce JAG Program at Hanny Arram Center for Success
KEARNEY - Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Area United Way and United Way of the Midlands are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to the educational opportunities available to students at th...
Nov 06, 2023 Hanny Arram Center for Success (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Copperstone Foods and Dawson PPD collaborate to bring Halal beef bacon to Eustis
LEXINGTON - Copperstone Foods is beefing up the local Eustis economy with the help of Dawson PPD. Copperstone Foods, led by President Cal Siegfried, will soon operate its Eustis facility as a Halal-ce...
Nov 06, 2023 Dawson Public Power District, Courtesy
Upcoming office closures for Two Rivers Public Health Department
KEARNEY - Two Rivers Public Health Department will be closed for the upcoming Holidays. The office, located at 516 W. 11th St. in Kearney, is closed on the following dates: Friday, Nov. 10, office clo...
Nov 06, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
Good Samaritan earns an 'A' nationally for patient safety
KEARNEY - CHI Health Good Samaritan earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an "...
Nov 06, 2023 CHI Health Good Samaritan (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
17-year-old Hastings male in custody after pursuit with stolen vehicle
NORTH PLATTE - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol apprehended a juvenile after a pursuit with a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 p.m. Friday, a trooper was on patrol near mi...
Nov 06, 2023 Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)