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Ricketts rescinds hospital restrictions as capacity improves
Oct 22, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has announced an end to restrictions that have kept hospitals from being overwhelmed with patients duri... continue reading
What could happen next with indicted US Rep. Fortenberry
Oct 22, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The indictment of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could have a big impact on the Republican's future in Nebraska politics and t... continue reading
Police: Fired grain elevator worker shot 3 people, killing 2
Oct 21, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
SUPERIOR, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says a man who was fired from a grain elevator returned later in the day and shot three peopl... continue reading
GIPS extends fall break with mental health days
Oct 18, 2021 / Press Release GIPS
On Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the board approved a calendar change for the upcoming ... continue reading
Highway 30 and Webb Road Fatality Accident UPDATE
Oct 18, 2021 / Press Release
On 10/14/21, the Grand Island Police Department issued a statement in reference to vehicle motorcycle accident resulting in a fatality. In that st... continue reading
North Road Now Open From 13th Street to State Street/Cannon Road
Oct 18, 2021 / Press Release City Of GI
The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing the North Road will be opened from 13th Street to State Street/Cannon Road on Friday... continue reading
Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in September
Oct 16, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State tax officials say Nebraska government collected more tax revenue than expected last month. The Nebraska Department... continue reading
Grand Island police: Motorcyclist killed in US Hwy 30 crash
Oct 16, 2021 / Ap
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Police in Grand Island say a 52-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup tr... continue reading
90-year-old man killed in crash into Kearney lake
Oct 16, 2021 / Ap
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police in south-central Nebraska say a 90-year-old man died when the car he was driving crashed into a Kearney lake. Don... continue reading
State Fair Attendance Announced
Oct 7, 2021 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Fair opened with great excitement and anticipation. Thegates opened and the grounds filled with fairgoers as State Fair Board Ch... continue reading
Gov Ricketts Heads To Texas Border
Oct 7, 2021 / AP
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts joined eight other Republican governors on at the U.S.-Mexico border to criticize Democratic... continue reading
Covid Cases Leveling Off
Oct 6, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The number of new virus cases and hospitalizations in the state appear to be leveling out. Data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and P... continue reading
Legislature To Decide How To Spend Rescue Dollars Next Session
Oct 6, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
With redistricting efforts now complete, the next item we are keeping our eye on in the Nebraska legislature will be how lawmakers intend to spend ... continue reading
Fieldhouse Now Open
Oct 5, 2021 / Press Release
The Grand Island Community Fieldhouse opened this weekend. The Community Fieldhouse is a 70,000 square foot building that contains batting... continue reading
Grand Theater to Close For Renovation
Oct 5, 2021 / Press Release
With the conclusion of the successful Grand Comic Con this weekend, the historic Grand Theater will be closed for a refresh and renovation until Ja... continue reading
GIPS Launches Substitute Campaign
Sep 30, 2021 / Press Release GIPS
Like many districts around the state and country, Grand Island Public Schools are facing staffing challenges, especially in the area of substitutes... continue reading
Public Listening Session Planned To Discuss Future Of State Fair
Sep 30, 2021 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Master Planning Committee will be hosting a public listening session on Monday, October 4th from 5-7pm to f... continue reading
Nomi Health Opens COVID-19 Testing Site in Grand Island
Sep 30, 2021 / Press Release
Nomi Health, the direct healthcare company coordinating COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts across the country, today announced the upco... continue reading
Vehicle Collides With Train Near Silver Creek
Sep 30, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Two people are lucky to be alive after a train struck a vehicle at a private drive crossing near Silver Creek this weekend. A 57 year old Michigan... continue reading
NSP, KPD Investigating Death After Discovery of Submerged Vehicle
Sep 30, 2021 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Patrol and Kearney Police Department are conducting an investigation after a deceased individual was located Tuesday afternoon s... continue reading
Record Breaking Heat In The Tri-cities
Sep 27, 2021 / NWS
Temperatures in Grand Island soared to 95 degrees Sunday (20 degrees above normal)...breaking the daily record first set in 1990. The last time a ... continue reading
Nebraska Lawmakers Give First Round Approval For New Congressional Map
Sep 27, 2021 / AP
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced new congressional boundaries that could make it harder for Democratic presidential hopefuls to pick up one o... continue reading
Fatal Collision With Train In Hall Co
Sep 23, 2021 / Press Release
The Hall County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of an injury accident at Highway 30 and Schimmer Road. Upon arrival deputies discovered ... continue reading-2021-09-22-21-06-07.jpg?width=400&height=210&bgcolor=fff)
Vehicle hits mountain lion near Fullerton
Sep 22, 2021 / Nance County Sheriff
(Fullerton, NE) - At approximately 8:30 pm on September 21, 2021, the Nance County Sheriff’s Office was called to a single-vehicle accid... continue reading
GIPS announces no school for Sept. 24th and continued mask-wearing
Sep 22, 2021 / GIPS Release
GIPS Calendar change and mask protocols The Grand Island Public Schools recognizes staff are enduring a great deal of stress this school year as t... continue reading
