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Increased traffic expected during Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair begins on Friday and with the annual event comes an increase in traffic throughout Grand Island over the next few weeks. Grand Island Police said the influx of drivers will be primarily focused around the Fonner Park campus. To help facilitate...
Nebraska Game and Parks approves 2025 bighorn sheep season, updates park regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved several items at its Aug. 16 meeting, including the establishment of a 2025 bighorn sheep hunting season set to run from Dec. 2-22, 2025. During the meeting, the commissioners made changes to park regulations that:. Allow snowmobiles to be...
2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
All roads lead to fun as the 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday, August 23, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
A warm trend is coming for next week across Greater Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After spending the last couple of weeks with a good amount of cloud cover (especially early in the day) and cooler-than-average temperatures, we will warm back up for mid-to-late August. We also look to alternate between partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies and the possibility of more scattered t-storms on some days.
Man gets prison for stealing ashes from Grand Island cemetery
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man who stole two urns from a Grand Island mausoleum in May has been sentenced to prison. Richard Boon, 34, pleaded guilty in June to charges of burglary and prohibited acts involving human remains, according to court records. On Monday, he was sentenced to 8 to 15 years for the burglary charge and 23 to 24 months for the charge related to human remains. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
Grand Island Police investigating scalping
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after they say a man lost a portion of his scalp and was knocked unconscious following a bar fight over the weekend. According to GIPD,Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the area of Third and Walnut streets...
High School Football Previews: Kearney Looking to Raise the Bar Yet Again
KEARNEY, Neb. — 2023 ended sourly for Kearney football. A 4-seed that had every tool in the bag to make a run in the Class A Playoffs, only to be tripped up by Jeff Tomlin and 13th seeded Grand Island. It stung - big time, and something that's thought about by players every day.
Omaha Community Playhouse celebrates 100 years of theater
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Community Playhouse officially launched their 100th Anniversary season on Sunday, Aug. 18. During a celebration at the Gene Leahy Mall, over a dozen area singers and musicians performed at the theater’s Playhouse in the Park event, which Executive Director Becky Noble said has been in the works for a year.
Northwest Girls Golf Season Preview
(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest girl's golf team will be looking to qualify for the state golf tournament for the fifth straight season in 2024. Diane Rouzee will will be the head coach for the Vikings with help from her husband Dave this season. Below is a pre-season interview below. Northwest will start the season with an appearance at the Central City scramble on Thursday, August 22nd at 10:00 am.
Anselmo-Merna Athletic Booster Club Hosts Fall Sports Kickoff
The Anselmo-Merna Athletic Booster Club gave the public the opportunity to meet and be introduced to this year’s Anselmo-Merna football and volleyball teams as well as the cheer and dance squad on Wednesday, August 13th during their fall sports kickoff event. The Anselmo-Merna volleyball team will be looking to...
New GIPD Officer Jason Derr Sworn In
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island is another officer stronger after the swearing in of Officer Jason Derr on Friday, August 16. Derr is a Grand Island native, and is excited to begin field training with his fellow officers. Derr along with several other officers across Nebraska graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Academy to conclude four months of learning and training.
Community Kitchen Project in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — New opportunities for the city of Grand Island. On Tuesday, the Grand Island City Council voted seven to zero to accept a grant for a kitchen pilot project. The shared kitchen space opens up multiple doors for opportunity within the community. The project is partnering...
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