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Peace Lutheran to host Car Care Day
Peace Lutheran Church will host Car Care Day, offering free oil changes to families that could use some help, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kermit’s Super Wash, 1708 N. Diers Ave. If you know of families who might qualify, they do have to be...
Woman hospitalized in Salina after 2-vehicle crash
OTTAWA COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Sunday in Ottawa County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Chevy Suburban driven by Dana Dramse, 47, Grand Island, Nebraska was northbound on U.S. 81 ten miles south of Minneapolis. The Suburban was following a 2023 Toyota Camry driven by Bridget Jeannette Omotosho, 57, Fort Worth Texas.
Resident pursues career in rural family medicine
Nicole Beckman, MD, calls herself a farm girl at heart. That’s one reason Dr. Beckman, a graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine and part of the Advanced Family Medicine Training Program, plans to become a rural family medicine physician, hopefully somewhere near her hometown of Elgin, Nebraska, when she completes her residency.
Sanborn County represented by Schelske and Kneen at National Shoot
Each year SD 4-H selects top senior division shooters for the four-person teams to represent South Dakota at the National 4-H Shoot. This year Sanborn County was represented by Alex Schelske on the .22 Small Bore Rifle team. Sanborn County Shooting Sports Instructor Art Kneen was chosen to coach the National Air Pistol Team. Sanborn County Shooting Sports Instructor Audrey Kneen attended to assist each of the teams with equipment and supplies, and parents were also in attendance.
‘Means a lot’: Foltz legacy lives on through kicking camp in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Almost eight years after his untimely passing, Sam Foltz’s legacy still lives on. “Sam was a small town kid, we came from a town of less than 500 people, so his background was punting over the house, punting in the pasteur, working on his skill that way,” said Betsy Foltz, Sam’s sister.
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.
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...
New Goodwill developmental disability services available
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - July marks Disability Pride Month, and one group in Grand Island has an extra reason to celebrate the month. In October of 2023, Goodwill Industries of Central Nebraska started work on a new space to help people with developmental disabilities. Now that the space is ready, people are already reaping the benefits.
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.
Man arrested after threatening to stab upstairs neighbor with knife
GRAND ISLAND — A man was arrested in Grand Island after threatening to stab his upstairs neighbors with a knife on Monday, July 8. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 11:10 p.m. officers were dispatched to W. 12th St. due to a report of a weapons offense.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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