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Grand Island Housing Study to host Community Roundtable
GRAND ISLAND — 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 a...
Loup City cuts ribbon on Sherman County Sprouts
LOUP CITY, Neb. — Dozens of children now have a daycare option in Loup City, thanks to community leaders, county officials, and organizations. Sherman County Sprouts, a new local daycare, held its ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening, bringing in new opportunity for families and business owners. They offer daycare...
Smith Reminds Third District Students to Apply for Youth Advisory Council
Washington, D.C. – 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...
Nurse arrested 5 years after warrant issued for abuse at nursing home
Buffalo County, Neb. — A former nurse at a Ravenna nursing home charged with abusing a resident has been arrested more than five years after a warrant was issued. Coleen Springman, 60, of Mason City, is charged in Buffalo County Court with abuse of a vulnerable adult. According to...
Two swimmers saved by police after being stranded in a river
Howard County, Neb. — Several law enforcement agencies were called to a river on Thursday evening for a dual water rescue. When law enforcement arrived, they found two stranded swimmers under the Middle Loup River Bridge, south of St. Paul. Officers helped rescue a female adult as she was...
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.
Grand Island Public Schools working to combat food insecurities
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Public School District offered their summer meal program again this year, working to combat food insecurities in the community. Since the beginning of June, children under the age of 18 have been able to stop by one of the seven different sites that offers this program for breakfast and lunch.
Fire reported at facility south of Phillips on Thursday morning
PHILLIPS — A fire occurred at a facility south of Phillips during the morning hours of Thursday, July 11. Pictures from the scene show a pillar of black smoke rising from the area, while local law enforcement and fire units responded to the scene. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office...
State Patrol Begins 70th Basic Recruit Camp
GRAND ISLAND – A group of 11 recruits recently began their journey to becoming a Nebraska State Trooper. According to a release, Camp 70 started training on July 8 at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island. NSP officials stated that Monday was a milestone for the...
Brandy Thuernagle
March 7, 1973 - July 7, 2024. NORFOLK — Brandy M. Thuernagle, 51 of Norfolk, formerly of Grand Island, passed away unexpectedly July 7, 2024. Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, on the Hanssen family farm, 3715 S. Blaine, in Grand Island. Daniel Naranjo will officiate.
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.
Grand Island event highlights economic development initiative launched in Central Nebraska
GRAND ISLAND — Close to 100 area leaders attended a meeting at Central Community College in Grand Island on Thursday as part of a new, regional approach to economic development in Nebraska. Known as “6 Regions, One Nebraska,” the approach brings together leaders in each of the state’s six...
Robin "Reub" Lynn Hendricksen
GRAND ISLAND — Robin “Reub” Lynn Hendricksen, 71, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, as a result of a car accident in York, Nebraska. He was born on October 29, 1952, to Clyde and Florice (Chubbik) in Callaway, Nebraska. On February 14, 1981, Robin was united in marriage to Tammi Sheets; they later divorced.
Lakeview Juniors run-rule Milford in Area Tournament opener
CENTRAL CITY — Platte Center Post 283 Bank of the Valley Lakeview Juniors opened postseason play Friday facing Milford in the Class B Area 5 Tournament at Kernel Field. Lakeview entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed taking on the No. 5 seed in the six-team tournament field.
For Grand Island baseball parents and grandparents, watching game combines pride, fun
At a Home Federal baseball game last week at Ryder Park, the weather was absolutely perfect, especially for the parents and grandparents sitting in the shade. The gorgeous weather made up for some miserable days in the spring, when many of those same grandparents and parents endured cold weather watching the Islander high school baseball team.
What's Going On: Local events
State 4-H Horse Show, through Wednesday, Thompson Arena, Fonner Park. Hargis House, “mother of all yard sales,” 9 to 3 p.m., 1109 W. Second St.; No early bird sales; cash only. All proceeds will be used to continue renovation on this historic mansion. “Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin: One...
Letters to the Editor: A lament of 'callous' disregard for life in politics and a 'thank you' for Hope
The Arc of Central Nebraska recently hosted the Journey of Hope/The Ability Experience for the 13th year. What an exciting two days with 29 young men from across the U.S. who are bicycling across the country to bring awareness to communities like ours of people with disabilities. It takes a...
Grand Island neighbors: Obituaries for July 13
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
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