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Shoplifting arrest leads to discovery of meth, drug paraphernalia in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A shoplifting arrest at a Super Saver location in Grand Island would lead to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in a moving truck on Saturday, July 13. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 11:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Super Saver...
Extra Innings Don’t Go First Bank Seniors’ Way
Extra innings were needed in the contest on July 9 between Minden First Bank Seniors (18-3) and Grand Island USave Pharmacy. The game was hosted in Grand Island, the matchup reached its conclusion after a single in the bottom of the eighth inning clinched the victory 5-6 in favor of Grand Island.
Grand Island man charged for trying to entice officer posing as teen girl
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been charged with enticing a Grand Island Police officer he thought was a 13-year-old girl. Franky Recinos Recinos, 19, is charged in Hall County Court with child enticement by electronic device and minor in possession of alcohol. Grand Island Police...
Recruiter and renaissance woman
In the office at Grand Island Express, it’s an ongoing joke that recruiter Kyle Wiesen is a renaissance woman, having worked in many different jobs throughout her career. Wiesen recently celebrated five years at the company, a refrigerated carrier based in Grand Island, Nebraska, but before that, she worked in the funeral home industry, human resources, hospice, insurance, and more. The fact that she wound up in the trucking industry was purely by accident.
Third annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Release to honor cancer community
Grand Island, Neb. — The community is invited to the hope takes flight event in the coming weeks to honor those battling cancer, cancer survivors, or to remember those they lost to cancer. GRACE Cancer Foundation, CHI Health St. Francis, and Nebraska Cancer Specialists are hosting its third annual...
Grand Island special election ballots to be sent out on July 22
GRAND ISLAND — For the first time under Nebraska’s new Voter ID laws, the City of Grand Island will be holding a special mail-in election, and it comes with a few subtle changes. On Monday, July 22, ballots will be mailed out to all registered voters in Grand...
Exciting news for classic rock fans
GRAND ISLAND — The classic rock band, Quiet Riot, is set to electrify Grand Island, Nebraska, with a live performance at the Platt Duetsche on October 19th, 2024. Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a big evening of live music, with opening supporting acts Exit 312 and Whiskey Bent.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
Video posted of trapped Grand Island bear being released in U.P.
MUNISING, MI – One of the black bears trapped on Grand Island was recently released on the mainland in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – an event shown in a new video posted online by the Hiawatha National Forest. U.S. Forest Service officials continue to trap and relocate multiple...
Nebraska Select 18U Wins USYS Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Another day, another W, for the Nebraska Select 18U soccer team. This one, though, means the most. Select won the USYS Presidents Cup, Tuesday afternoon, defeating LUFC, 4-1, a team from Wisconsin. The roster of this team includes nine players from Kearney High, three from Northwest...
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...
Man sentenced for role in Grand Island Best Buy theft spree
One of four men charged in connection to a grab-and-dash at a Grand Island Best Buy last year has been sentenced. Huthaifa Mesfin, 21, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison on one count of criminal attempt of theft by unlawful taking. He was given credit for 113 days served.
Grand Island police chase two vehicles in separate incidents
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after two vehicles fled from officers in three separate incidents Monday night. According to GIPD, at 7:15 p.m., an officer observed a white Chevy Tahoe traveling at the intersection of Capital Avenue and Taylor Avenue six to 10 MPH over the posted 40 MPH speed limit. When the officer attempted to stop the Tahoe, GIPD said the driver, a 17-year-old male, then turned onto Taylor Avenue and fled the officer at a high rate of speed.
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