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Laura Fentress: Adventures continue at your library
We’re only a couple of weeks away from the official end of the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Challenge here at the Grand Island Public Library. As of July 8, 729 readers of all ages in the greater Grand Island area have collectively logged 785,372 minutes of reading. We’re already 79% of the way toward our goal of one million minutes by July 27!
Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation truck raffle now live
The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is raising funds to enhance the fair through a truck raffle. The truck is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro in Summit White and includes a 5.3L V8 Engine, EZ Lift Power Lock and Release Tailgate, Trailering Package, LED Cargo Bed Lighting, All-Terrain Tires, and 17-inch 6-Spoke Bright Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels, among other features.
Home Federal wins Kearney/Hastings Tourney
KEARNEY — The Home Federal baseball team captured the Kearney/Hastings Tournament. The Grand Island seniors went 4-0 to win the tourney, which included a 3-1 win over Millard North Sunday in Kearney. Home Federal also defeated Lincoln North Star 4-1 and Northside Dirt Devils 13-0 in five innings on...
State patrol begins 70th basic recruit camp
GRAND ISLAND — The next class of recruits has started the journey to becoming a Nebraska state trooper. The recruits of the 70th basic recruit class of the Nebraska State Patrol began training on July 8 at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island. “Today is a...
Lance Eggen
CREIGHTON — A celebration of life for Lance Eggen, 56, of Grand Island will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Burial will be in Bloomfield City Cemetery in Bloomfield. Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4996 and American Legion Post 249.
Grand Island Public Schools reducing bus routes next school year because of budget cuts
Grand Island, NEB — Grand Island Public Schools are reducing their bus routes to and from school for the next year due to budget cuts. GIPS eliminating $500,000 out of the budget due to COVID funds running out and the need to increase teacher pay to make their school system more competitive, they say.
Phillips shipping container fire under investigation
PHILLIPS, Neb. (KSNB) - Fire officials are investigating what caused a fire in a shipping container at a business near Highway 34 south of Phillips Thursday morning. Emergency radio traffic indicated that the fire started sometime after 10 a.m. Initial reports indicated a large fire with thick black smoke. But fire crews from Phillips, Giltner and Aurora were able to put it out by about 10:40 a.m. The fire was located at TC Machine, a company that manufactures a wide range of agricultural equipment.
Marquette man challenges village board over vintage gas station signs
MARQUETTE, Neb. (KSNB) - A Marquette resident is at odds with the village board after they demanded he remove his collection of vintage gas station signs. Randy Beckman has showcased vintage signs across his properties in Marquette for around 10 years. He believed his display was legal until earlier this year when the board discovered clauses that made his signs illegal.
Smith Reminds Third District Students to Apply for Youth Advisory Council
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their application by July 31st. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for students to share opinions, thoughts,...
Grand Island man sentenced in teen's critical shooting
Hall County, Neb. — One of five men charged in connection to a Grand Island teen that left a teen critically injured have been sentenced. According to Hall County District Court records, Andrew Owens, 21, was sentenced Wednesday to 8 to 24 years on charges of first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit robbery. He was given credit for 602 days served.
N.E. State Fair 1868 Truck Raffle Now Open
The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is raising funds to enhance the Fair through a truck raffle. The truck is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro in Summit White and includes a 5.3L V8 Engine, EZ Lift Power Lock and Release Tailgate, Trailering Package, LED Cargo Bed Lighting, All-Terrain Tires, and 17” 6-Spoke Bright Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels, to name a few of the features.
Nebraska is home to least predictable weather, new data reveals
In an article published by the Washington Post, the National Weather Service reported the Great Plains is the region with least reliable long-term weather forecasts. In Nebraska, a majority of the state shouldn’t depend on a prediction more than two days in advance, the article stated. For places like North Platte and Grand Island, forecasts for more than a day ahead are inaccurate.
Former Grand Island daycare director gets jail, probation for theft
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Grand Island daycare is going to jail. On Wednesday Andrew Moss, 37, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $148,235 in restitution for felony theft by unlawful taking of $5,000 or more.
Grand Island man charged with child abuse after daughter suffers broken arm
Hall County, Neb. — A Grand Island man is in trouble after police say he broke his young daughter's arm. Connor Armstrong, 22, is charged in Hall County Court with intentional child abuse. An arrest affidavit says on Wednesday night, an officer arrived at Grand Island Regional Medical Center...
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