Local News

New Utility Billing Software

Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release

The City of Grand Island has launched a new billing and payment system for your utility bills called SmartHub. The SmartHub system officially ...

St. Francis Tree of Love Ornaments available until Dec. 1

Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release

The CHI Health St. Francis Tree of Love will be on display throughout the Christmas season in the hospital’s main lobby. Adorned with ornamen...

MONA names Andrew Dunehoo executive director

Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release

The Museum of Nebraska Art has hired Andrew Dunehoo as its new executive director. Dunehoo has more than 20 years of experience in museum leadersh...

Treasurer Briese Takes Oath of Office

Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release

former State Senator Tom Briese was sworn in as Nebraska’s 46th State Treasurer, taking on the role of the state’s chief financial offi...

Division Chief Tim Hiemer To Retire After 35 Years

Nov 2, 2023 / Grand Island Fire Department

(Grand Island, NE) - Friday, November 3 will be the last shift of Division Chief Tim Hiemer as he completes an amazing 35-year career with the...

Grand Island Casino Breaks Ground on Permanent Casino Resort

Nov 2, 2023 / Press Release

Grand Island, NE — The Grand Island Casino celebrates the start of construction of its new $100 million casino resort with a groundbreaking c...

Community Colleges Cite Dedication to Students for Aspen Honor

Nov 2, 2023 / Central Community College Release

At first glance, it might seem like Northeast Community College and Central Community College do not have a lot in common. While both colleges cov...

Occupants Identified in Plane Crash in McCook

Nov 1, 2023 / City Of McCook

On October 30, 2023, a single engine plane crashed in the rear yard of a residence in the 1400 Block of East C Street in McCook, Nebraska. There we...

Arrest Made After Shooting in Kimball

Nov 1, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(Kimball, NE)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball motel owner following a shooting at the motel Tues...

Dixon County: Wanted Subject Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff

Nov 1, 2023 / State Patrol Release

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a wanted subject died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Dixon County Tuesday nig...

Deceased Male Found On Tracks

Nov 1, 2023 / Press Release

At approximately 2:55 a.m yesterday morning The Kearney County Sheriff's Office received a report from Burlington Northern Railroad of an unknown o...

Subject Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting with Seward County Deputy Identified

Nov 1, 2023 / Press Release

The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team has now been able to positively identify and provide next of kin notification for the subject...

Planning Organization Seeking Public Comment

Oct 31, 2023 / Press Release

The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) is accepting public comments on the update to its Public Participation Plan....

Holdrege Woman Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine

Oct 31, 2023 / Press Release

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jade Wondercheck, 44, of Holdrege, Nebraska, was sentenced October 27, 2023, in federal cou...

Small Airplane Crash In McCook Claims Life

Oct 31, 2023 / City of McCook Release

(McCook, NE) - Just before 12:00 pm on Monday, October 30th, McCook dispatch received a report of an airplane crash 1/8 of a mile southwest of McCo...

Winter Weather Leads to Numerous Crashes, Multiple Fatalities

Oct 30, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(KEARNEY, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatal crashes that occurred during this weekend’s winter we...

GIPS: Gilbertson & Wells, to Retire at the End of the School Year

Oct 27, 2023 / GIPS Release

GRAND ISLAND (NE) — After decades of championing student success and leading one of Nebraska’s largest high schools together, Mr. Jeff ...

Pedestrian Struck On Kearney Train Tracks

Oct 27, 2023 / Press Release

The Kearney police department reported yesterday that a pedestrian was struck by a train approximately 300 feet west of the crossing at Central Ave...

Update: Fatal Accident In Hall Co Claims Two Lives

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

At approximately 7:57 Thursday morning Hall County sheriff's deputies responded to Highway 30 and Capitol Avenue for a two-vehicle injury accident....

Senate Passes Resolution to Honor “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,”

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) to honor the record-set...

The First Winter Weather of the Season Arrives This Weekend

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

The first winter weather of the season will arrive this weekend. A rain/snow mix will transition to snow Saturday/Saturday night. The highest accu...

Gov. Pillen Tours Businesses & Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

Governor Jim Pillen called attention to the vital contribution of manufacturers to Nebraska’s economy by touring two businesses and issuing a...

National Buckle Up Phone Down Day

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

Governor Jim Pillen joined the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in encouraging drivers to prioritize roadway safety as Nebraska jo...

Smith Supports Mike Johnson for House Speaker

Oct 26, 2023 / Press Release

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representa...

Troopers Arrest Motorcycle Rider After Hall County Pursuit

Oct 24, 2023 / Press Release

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a pursuit Sunday evening in Hall County. At approximately 10:15 p.m. Sunday,...