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New traffic signals on US-34, near I-80, south of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — Weather permitting, new traffic signals will become operational on July 22 at the junction of US-34 and I-80 and at the intersection of US-34 and West Platte Street, from reference post 226.60 to reference post 226.70, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Gehring Construction of...
NE Board of Parole chided after employees used state cars for personal commutes
LINCOLN — State auditors used GPS tracking data to uncover inappropriate personal use of state cars by Nebraska parole officers — exposing about 300 unapproved trips and more than 9,000 miles over a year’s time. Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said the problematic use was especially striking...
Grand Island Housing Study to Host Community Roundtable
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island has launched a new housing study, which is designed to serve as an important tool for guiding community leaders and decision-makers toward sound and efficient strategies for addressing housing issues within the community. City leaders point to public involvement as...
Clay County murder case continued to July 31
CLAY CENTER, Neb. (KSNB) - The man accused of killing a Columbus woman and leaving her remains in a field appeared in Clay County District Court via telephone on Monday. Anthony Mattison, 35, of Osceola has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jasmine Garnett. Her body was found in October 2022 in a Clay County field.
St. Francis Foundation awards $101,900 to local fire/rescue and rehab patients
GRAND ISLAND – This morning, CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded $101,900 to 12 local fire and rescue departments and Project Xcite2. The majority of the grant funding was made possible by the Foundation’s annual premier fundraiser–Ticket to Win. The following first responders received grants totaling $48,900...
Grand Island duo medal in Adventure Race at Cornhusker State Games
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The 2024 Cornhusker State Games hosted its Adventure Race at Hall County Park in Grand Island. Competitors had four hours to collect stamps from 40 different checkpoints from different parks across the city. Grand Island natives Audrey and Jeremy Scott finished in second place amongst...
GI Home Federal Has A 4-0 Weekend To End Regular Season
(Kearney, NE) - The Grand Island Home Federal baseball team wrapped up the regular season this past weekend with a 4-0 mark. Home Federal first started off with a comeback 3-2 win over Millard South on Friday in Hastings. GI then returned to Duncan Field on Saturday and defeated Lincoln Northstar by a final score of 4-1. Game two Saturday was a 13-0 win over the Colorado Dirt Devils. Home Federal then was placed in a Sunday match-up with Millard North in Kearney at Memorial Field. GI picked up the win by a final score of 3-1. Home Federal is currently on a seven-game winning streak heading into the post-season with an overall record of 31-9. The Area 7 tournament in Scottsbluff will run July 19th-24th; the bracket is to be announced. Listen to all GI Home Federal post-season baseball on KRGI 1430/105.5 & krgi.com.
2 suspects wanted by Sarpy County Sheriff's Office for trying to steal truck
The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office is now looking for two suspects accused of using guns to try and steal a truck in Springfield. Deputies responded around 2 a.m. to the area of Fourth Street and Chestnut Street after a victim reported someone tried to steal his Ford F-250 truck. According...
Woman Stabbed at North Lincoln Home
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Lincoln Police are investigating a reported stabbing from Sunday morning at a home near 14th and Superior, where a 27-year-old woman was stabbed three times in the neck. Investigators say the woman was hospitalized with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Police are still...
Nebraska lands 2025 commitment from blue-chip DB out of Texas
Nebraska added another blue-chip recruit to its 2025 class on Sunday. The latest pledge comes from a defensive back out of Texas. Bryson Webber is the newest Husker commit. Webber took to social media on Sunday to announce his plans to play for Matt Rhule’s program. Out of Missouri...
Omaha woman's bond set at $2 million after foster child dies in hot car
Omaha, Neb. — Bond has been set for the woman facing charges after a boy died in Omaha after being left in a hot car. Juanita Pinon, 40, is charged with child abuse by neglect - resulting in death. On Friday, a judge set her bond at two million...
Time Travelers Vintage Expo Coming to CHI Health Center Omaha
Omaha’s CHI Health Center is set to host a unique and nostalgic event that will transport visitors through time. The Time Travelers Vintage Expo is scheduled to take place, promising a delightful blend of fashion, accessories, and memorabilia from various eras. Scheduled for July 27 from 10am to 5pm,...
Millard West’s Tyson Lewis to sign with Cincinnati Reds, forgo playing at Arkansas
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Wildcats star shortstop Tyson Lewis was picked in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati with the 51st overall pick and plans to begin his professional baseball career and sign with the Reds, forgoing playing college ball at Arkansas. Lewis is now...
Warm tonight, hot again in Omaha Monday
OMAHA, Neb. — Warm tonight, hot again in Omaha Monday. The excessive heat warning continues into Monday for a triple digit heat index in the afternoon. There is a chance a thunderstorm will pop up in the late afternoon, especially in Western Iowa. Much more comfortable air is on the way by mid week.
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