Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Grand Island Public Schools looks to drop "interim" from superintendent's title
GRAND ISLAND - After being appointed to the position on an interim basis in January, Grand Island Public Schools announced that they will move to make Matthew Fisher the full-time superintendent. "Mr....
Sep 18, 2023 Matt Fisher
Kearney City Manager Mike Morgan announces retirement
KEARNEY - City Manager, Michael W. Morgan, who has served as Kearney's City Manager since 2005 has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2023. During his 38-year career in local government Morga...
Sep 18, 2023 Mike Morgan, (City of Kearney, Courtesy)
11th Annual Team Jack Radiothon to be held Sept. 28
ELWOOD - The Team Jack Foundation is gearing up for the 11th Annual Radiothon presented by The Home Agency and the Jim and Sharri Baldonado family. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 28, 202...
Sep 18, 2023 Team Jack Foundation, Courtesy
Children's author visits Park Elementary, book tells story of dog's journey to find home
KEARNEY - The students of Park Elementary in Kearney were treated to a four-legged visitor on Friday, Sept. 15 and their owner, a children's author, wrote a book about the true story of her dog's rema...
Sep 18, 2023 Author Yvette Mannon with her her dog, Cookie, a 12-year-old Blue Heeler, the subject of her books.
Talbott Brothers to inspire and entertain Kearney High School students
KEARNEY - The acclaimed musical duo, the Talbott Brothers, are set to grace the halls of Kearney High School on Sept. 27, 2023, for an inspiring day of music, creativity, and performance. This visit p...
Sep 18, 2023 Courtesy
2023 Nebraska Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Service
KEARNEY - The 2023 Nebraska Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Service was held at the Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Kearney on Sunday, Sept. 17. The event was hosted by the Blair Fir...
Sep 18, 2023 Liz Macias, Central Nebraska Today
CPNRD to discuss Prescribed Burn Program
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District's (CPNRD) Prescribed Fire Program and pricing for landowners will be a topic of discussion for the CPNRD's Programs Committee this month. T...
Sep 18, 2023 Bureau of Land Management California
AUDIO - Central Nebraska Today; the New Source for Local Coverage
NEBRASKA - Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today editor, joined the KGFW Halftime Report from the KHS/Bellevue West contest Friday night to discuss the impact of Central Nebraska Today as the region's n...
Sep 16, 2023 CNT
Hastings High School Marching Tigers to perform "Echoes of Life" show
HASTINGS - The Hastings High School Marching Tigers Band will be performing their "Echoes of Life," show during the 2023 season. On Thursday, Sept. 14, the members of the Hastings band were found on t...
Sep 16, 2023 Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today. Members of the Hastings Marching Tigers Band practice as the sun rises on Thursday morning.
Dr. Groteluschen Joins CHI Health Clinic Kearney
KEARNEY - CHI Health Clinic Kearney welcomes board certified family medicine physician Holly Groteluschen to its staff. Dr. Groteluschen specializes in providing primary care to all ages, including ob...
Sep 15, 2023 CHI Health, Courtesy. Dr. Holly Groteluschen