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Free teen driving program aims to reduce accidents in Nebraska this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. — A group of road safety experts is bringing a training program to Nebraska to curb road accidents and related fatalities. The Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (BRAKES) is a National teen proactive driving school program that aims at saving lives and making roadways safer. The...
Grand Island clinic fundraises to donate pet oxygen masks to local fire department
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — When firefighters rush to the scene of a structure fire, their top priority is ensuring everyone, including our beloved pets, makes it out safely. However, pets often find themselves home alone, inhaling dangerous smoke before a rescue. That's where the Animal Medical Clinic in Grand Island stepped in.
St. Francis Foundation gives funding boost to Grand Island area first responders
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The St. Francis Foundation presented 12 area first responders with checks Monday to help them buy new equipment. The majority of the funding came from the foundation’s ‘Ticket to Win’ event in June, and totaled 101,900 for area fire departments and Project Xcite2.
July Investor’s Corner – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has provided peace of mind by focusing on the health needs of Nebraskans. As part of a nationwide association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield represents the nation’s largest and most experienced health care benefit companies. BCBSNE’s...
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Grand Island teen arrested for assaulting officer
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island teen cited for fleeing officers Monday night is now in a juvenile detention facility after Grand Island Police said he assaulted an officer, while a second teen threatened them. According to GIPD, around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance at...
America’s #1 Most Dangerous Small Town is in Nebraska
Nebraska, often associated with its vast cornfields, friendly Midwestern charm, and a generally low crime rate, has a dark secret lurking within its borders. According to recent data, one small town in the Cornhusker State has earned the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous small town in all of America. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this alarming revelation and explore the factors that have contributed to this town’s staggering crime rates.
Dog dies in Buffalo County house fire
GIBBON, Neb. (KSNB) - A Buffalo County home is a total loss and a family pet was killed following a house fire Tuesday night. The Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department, along with Shelton and Kearney Volunteer Fire Departments, battled the fire near Navaho Road and 39th Road. They responded to the...
World Champion Trick Roper Joan Wells Coming to GIPL
Grand Island, Neb. — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library.,. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
Dobytown Kiwanis launches ‘Virtual Stuff the Bus’ campaign to support Buffalo County families
KEARNEY, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - Kearney – As the back-to-school season approaches, the Dobytown Kiwanis of Kearney is gearing up to support over 600 local families with their annual backpack initiative. This year, in response to current challenges, the organization is launching a ‘Virtual Stuff the Bus’ campaign to...
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