Grand Island program gives immigrants ‘crash course’ on city, nudges them to run for public office
Elevate Grand Island, a leadership program geared towards the city's growing immigrant population, helps resident learn about voting rights, connect with nonprofits and meet local leaders.
Westbound lanes of I-80 closed near Grand Island due to crash
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) -A portion of I-80 near Grand Island is closed due to a crash during winter weather conditions. Just before 7p.m. on Saturday, Nebraska 511 reported I-80 westbound lanes between Exit 314 and Exit 305 were closed. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved two semi-trucks.
City of Grand Island declares snow alert/emergency
The bitter cold will add to the difficult conditions, with a high near 12 degrees and wind chill values between -6 and -12.
Central City man dies in New Year's Eve crash near Grand Island
A Central City, Nebraska, man was killed in a crash northeast of Grand Island on New Year's Eve. Merrick County Sheriff John Westman said alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the accident that happened shortly before 10:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 30 in rural Merrick County.
Man dies after New Year’s Eve crash in central Nebraska
The crash happened on Highway 30 about 4 miles east of Grand Island, according to the Merrick County Sheriff's Office.
Papillion and Kearney in line for Nebraska's last Good Life District
There’s room for one more Good Life District in Nebraska, and it appears that either Papillion or Kearney will get it. The ...
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Pilot probation program for 'emerging adults' is coming to Grand Island and Kearney
The cities of Grand Island and Kearney are part of a new pilot project from the state probation system to help young adults ...
'I wish all the people here well': Jimmy Carter visits Grand Island after devastating tornadoes strike area in 1980
Jimmy Carter made a presidential visit to Nebraska after tornadoes devastated Grand Island in 1980. Seven destructive ...
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UPDATE: 19-year-old died in Grand Island hit-and-run crash
A Grand Island man is behind bars after police say he left the scene of a fatal accident. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island ...
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Grand Island Senior High reveals 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for Jan. 10 ceremony
Grand Island Senior High announced the 2025 GISH Athletic Hall of Fame. The class of 2025 will be the seventh class to be ...
Grand Island police officer arrested on suspicion of DUI
The Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Grand Island police officer on suspicion of driving under the influence last weekend.
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Grand Island program gives immigrants ‘crash course,’ nudges them to run on Election Day
One of five Grand Islanders are foreign-born. Nearly 40% are people of color. But the vast majority of elected officials are ...
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Grand Island man sentenced for electronics store burglary after guilty plea
A Grand Island man charged with burglarizing an electronics store has been sentenced.According to Hall County District Court records, Cory Romero, 34, was sente ...