Category Archives: Central Nebraska News
Kearney Police release statement on infant death investigation
KEARNEY - Following an investigation that lasted several months, which included collaboration between the Buffalo County Attorney's Office and numerous medical experts across the country, the cause of...
Mar 27, 2026 Kearney Police Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
G.I. man found to possess hundreds of VHC vape devices after search warrant served
GRAND ISLAND - During the time a search warrant was being served at a home on West Sixth Street at 4:30 p.m. March 26, officers found hundreds of THC vape devices and marijuana. Police reported that J...
Mar 27, 2026 Joel Sican (Courtesy photo)
Adult female reports being strangled by boyfriend
GRAND ISLAND - A 32-year-old female reported to Grand Island police at 8:43 a.m. March 26 that she had been strangled and had her air closed as well as being kicked and punched by her boyfriend. She a...
Mar 27, 2026 Toby Juhl (Courtesy photo)
Hall County sample ballots available now on NEBRASKA VOTER CHECK
GRAND ISLAND - Hall County sample ballots for the May 12 primary election are now available for viewing on NEBRASKA VOTER CHECK. "This is a great tool for voters to see their own individual ballot," s...
Mar 27, 2026 Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet, (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
Central Platte NRD Board approves new pilot nitrogen technology program agreements
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors approved three agreements to implement a new Pilot Nitrogen Technology Program aimed at encouraging the adoption...
Mar 27, 2026 (Courtesy)
CHI Health St. Francis names Dr. Ryan Irick as Doctor of the Year
GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health St. Francis has recognized Hospitalist Dr. Ryan Irick with its 2026 Physician Excellence Award. The announcement was made March 27 in observance of National Doctors' Day. In ...
Mar 27, 2026 Dr. Ryan Irick (Courtesy photo)
Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, March 20-27
LEXINGTON - The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from March 20-27 Jerry N. Stehlik and Candy S. Marshall, to Jeffry W. Marshall and Becky J. Marshall, the N...
Mar 27, 2026 Dawson County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
Over 700 Islander students take part in annual hiring fair
GRAND ISLAND - The annual hiring fair at Grand Island Senior High was hosted on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Over 700 Islander students participated in the opportunity to connect with local employers fr...
Mar 27, 2026 Over 700 Islander students participated in the opportunity to connect with local employers from across different industries, (Grand Island Public School, Courtesy)
Ashby, Minor fires burn over 50,000 acres in northern Nebraska, Cottonwood fire 98 percent contained
NEBRASKA - Rocky Mountain CIMT 1 is managing the Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires under the direction of the State of Nebraska. The State Emergency Operations Center at the Nebraska Emergenc...
Mar 27, 2026 The Cottonwood Fire viewed near Banner Road on Saturday, March 21, (Sarah Neben, Courtesy)
Kearney firefighters respond to fire at Countryside Trailer Court
KEARNEY - The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at the Countryside Trailer Court during the morning hours of Friday, March 27. At 9:30 a.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department w...
Mar 27, 2026 KVFD firefighters on scene of a trailer fire at Countryside Trailer Court on Friday, March 27, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)