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Final run at Stolley Park: Ken and Christy Scholl bid farewell
Grand Island, Neb. — After decades of running together, a train and its conductor are set to part ways. Train conductor and engineer Ken Scholl and Sweet Tooth and Stolley Park train manager Christy Scholl are moving on to their next chapter and moving to South Dakota to be closer to family.
Hornady Manufacturing recognized for 75th anniversary
GRAND ISLAND – The Hall County Board of Commissioners recognized Hornady Manufacturing for its 75th anniversary at the Tuesday, July 2, meeting. “We’re very honored to receive this recognition,” said Steve Hornady of Hornady Manufacturing. “This is our home and always will be.”. Commissioner Gary Quandt...
Trial set for suspect in Grand Island motorcycle club case
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A November trial is scheduled for a Grand Island man on felony charges connected to coercing a teen into joining a motorcycle club. Jay Friedricksen, 33, is now charged with aiding and abetting theft, unlawful membership recruitment and conspiracy to commit theft by unlawful taking.
Target rich: Louisiana 4-H shooting sports wins second consecutive national championship
(07/02/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team are once again reigning national champions after defeating competitors from across the United States. The team has placed first in four out of the past five national competitions, including 2019, 2021 and 2023, with a second-place finish in 2022 and the 2020 event being canceled due to COVID restrictions.
Nebraska woman gets 90 days in plea deal for role in home burglary, other charges dropped
ELBA, Neb. — One of two people charged in connection to a home burglary in Elba last year has been sentenced after taking a plea deal. Tamra Vieth, 39, was sentenced Friday to 90 days in jail with credit for 58 days served for possession of a controlled substance.
Hall County picks Chief Construction to manage $40 million courthouse project
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A big project has a builder as Hall County chooses Chief Construction to build its $40 million courthouse addition, going through an alternative way to choose a contractor. As buildings go up across Grand Island, Chief Construction continues to make its mark on many of...
Nebraska Casinos eying growth as sports betting brings in more than $2.6 million
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A year has passed since the first legal sports bet in Nebraska, and casinos in the state have brought in more than $2.6 million. The first bets were placed last June at the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, and officials say the industry has expanded as more and more people take interest.
Wet weather helps protect from fireworks fires
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Fireworks are fun tradition for the Fourth of July, but in recent years the dry weather has added an element of concern for firefighters, but that’s not that case this year. In 2022 there was an estimated 31,302 fires as a result of fireworks,...
Farwell community reels after devastating fire destroys local welding shop
FARWELL, Neb. — The flames are out, but the fire at a local business continues to impact the community of Farwell. “There goes my whole life,” said Terry Berggren, owner of S.T.R. Welding & Machine for 35 years, now referring to his business as a total loss. While...
New artwork on display at Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Public Library is inviting visitors to check out artwork done by a local art club. Artists in the Grand Island Art Club are showcasing their works the Art Alcove section of the library. People can check out their creations from now until...
Independence Day weather history and extremes
GRAND ISLAND — Independence Day ushers in our climatologically hottest month of the year – July. The majority of Independence Days in the Nebraska Tri Cities feature afternoon high temperatures between the mid-80s and low-90s, while morning low temperatures typically settle somewhere in the 60s. However, even in...
Grand Island man charged with child abuse for spanking infant, causing serious injury
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been charged after Grand Island Police said he spanked an infant, causing serious injury. Luis Pernia Mendoza, 28, is charged in Hall County Court with committing child abuse negligently resulting in injury. According to an arrest affidavit, on Sunday, Grand...
Percussionist entertains Grand Island Public Library visitors with exotic instruments
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Visitors of Grand Island Public Library were feeling the rhythm during an all-ages musical program. Michael Fitzsimmons brought his program, Drums of the World, to the library on Monday. The composer brought a variety of different flutes, drums and pipes that he acquired from places like Brazil, Cuba, China, East and South Africa, Bolivia, Central America and South America, including drums he personally made for kids to jam out on.
Grand Island Community Fireworks Display Planning Tips
[GRAND ISLAND, NE July 1, 2024] The Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare for this year’s fireworks display. New to many spectators is the addition of parking in the field across Stuhr Road, east of Fonner Park. Parking will be available in the “Luebbe Lot” after 8:30 p.m. on July 4. Due to the great vantage point, there is a new twist. The first 20 cars to that lot, that either show a donation receipt for $100 dated July 4 from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, or donate $100 at the gate, will receive VIP parking.
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