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Hornady Manufacturing VP pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Hall County, Neb. — The vice president of one of Grand Island’s largest employers facing charges after a sheriff’s deputy said he drove three times the speed limit while driving nearly twice the legal drinking limit last month has pleaded not guilty. According to Hall County Court...
Grand Islanders invited to design T-shirts to raise awareness on human trafficking
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — People in Grand Island are invited to participate in a T-shirt Design Contest tom help raise awareness about human trafficking. Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking (GI ACT) said on Tuesday that the contest is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to their mission of raising awareness about human trafficking.
State Patrol Begins 70th Basic Recruit Camp
JULY 8, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — The next class of recruits has started their journey to becoming a Nebraska State Trooper. The recruits of the 70th Basic Recruit Class of the Nebraska State Patrol began training today at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island. “Today...
YWCA highlights childcare crisis in Nebraska
Grand Island, Neb. — With the continued increase in need of childcare, some parents are having to quit their jobs, while others are losing out on quality daycare. On Monday, the YWCA held a meeting to discuss the bigger problem families are dealing with, not just in Grand Island, but all across the state.
GI Police Report
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean Elliott. Victim: 36 year old male, 47 year old male Incident #: L24070681. Offender: Rolando Aguilera Saborit. Date and Time of Incident: 7/8/24 @ 23:10. Location...
Judge grants man competency evaluation at LRC after stabbing couple
Hall County, Neb. — A man arrested for stabbing a couple at a rest stop near Grand Island faced a judge again on Tuesday. James Thompson Junior, 22, is facing 11 total charges, including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. The Ohio man is accused of killing 72-year-old Gary...
Patricia (Riley) McCue
Patricia (Riley) Mc-Cue, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on July 8, 2024 at the Tabitha at Prairie Commons in Grand Island, Neb. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11a.m., at the funeral home in Stockton. Online condolences may be left for the family,...
Grand Island man arrested for threatening landlords with knife during eviction
Hall County, Neb. — A Grand Island man is behind bars after threatening his landlords with a knife. Rolando Aguilera Saborit, 27, was arrested for two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Around 11:15 p.m. Monday, Grand Island...
Grand Island man faces charges after chase leads to drug discovery in his underwear
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island man is in trouble after police said he led them on a chase, and then they found drugs in his undergarments. David Anderson is facing several charges, including possession of a controlled substance, flight to avoid arrest, and 2 stop sign violations.
Vincent Frank Barresi
GRAND ISLAND — Vincent Frank Barresi, 75 of Kearney, died July 4, 2024, at the Country House in Grand Island, after a struggle with renal failure. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at the O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
What's Going On: A look at local happenings
“Bison of the Crane Trust: Past, Present and Future,” presented by Josh Wiese, Crane Trust range manager, 7 p.m., Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, 9325 S. Alda Road (just southeast of the I-80 interchanger at Alda). Presented as part of the center’s Potluck Speaker Series, a potluck meal will be served starting at 6:30; bring a dish to share if you wish; drinks, silverware and plates will be provided; 308-382-1820 or check online at cranetrust.org.
Grand Island homes for big families
Grand Island homes with at least five bedrooms. Room to Roam! This ranch home features over 1,900 sq feet on the main floor and in the basement!! There are three main floor bedrooms and two, conforming bedrooms in the basement. Three full baths. The kitchen, dining and living room offer open concept living. Beautiful Brazilian Koa hardwood floors. The basement features a bar, game area and a family room area. New carpet and paint in the basement. Electric heat in basement for additional heat. Plenty of storage throughout. Three car garage. Fenced yard. Gate behind the backyard trees gives access to easement that the seller uses for a garden. Hot Tub will stay.
Bahr: Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall had a bond with people, including Nebraskans
Nebraska lost a good friend Tuesday with the death of Joe Bonsall. Bonsall was the highly engaging front man of the Oak Ridge Boys. The Oaks were regular visitors to Nebraska since at least the 1980s. Onstage, Bonsall seemed to have a special connection with Nebraska. “The Oak Ridge Boys...
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