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Mike Petersen/Coach K Tournament (Day 2)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Another day of tournament action featured a split from Kearney Misko Sports and a sweep done by Grand Island Home Federal. Misko Sports lost to Pinnacle Bank LSW to start the afternoon, 4-3, but bounced back with a 7-5 win over Post 15 East. The "Feds"...
Grand Island neighbors: Obituaries for June 29
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
Saturday Legion Baseball Roundup
LINCOLN — The Home Federal legion baseball team grabbed two more wins at the Mike Peterson Tournament. That allowed the Grand Island seniors to finish 3-1 in the National League (East) pool. Home Federal opened with a 10-0 five-inning win over Lincoln Northwest. Grand Island had nine hits, five...
It Happened Here: Now little-noticed, Memorial Park in Grand Island has rich history
A small green space, tucked between the Union Pacific railroad tracks and Third Street, was originally intended to attract the notice of travelers as they entered or left Grand Island and promote the city as a desirable place to live. Today the site is almost entirely unnoticed, or even considered,...
Salmon Says: A Grand Island Quilt of Valor for my favorite veteran
Friday I got to witness something I would have never imagined. Something I as a photographer have taken photos of but never been a part of. Something special to someone very special. My dad, Fred, was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service in the U.S. Navy during the...
Grand Island kids save up for holiday fireworks with lemonade stand
The Fourth of July: a festive day for people to grill outdoors and celebrate through the night. Independence Day is enjoyed by many Americans, especially with the holiday’s key component. Whether it be going to a show or doing it at home, the holiday just isn’t complete for many without fireworks lighting up the sky.
Nelly Venegas: The Grand Island Advantage
In early 2024, the Grand Island Chamber published a summary of the city’s incentives and other financial tools for business that are expanding, relocating, adding facilities or improving their sites. The Chamber titled this list “The Grand Island Advantage.”. But the Grand Island Advantage is more than financial...
Celine Swan: A library for everyone!
The Grand Island Public Library and library board are working on a Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. We came up with our new Mission Statement in 2021: “To inspire and strengthen our community by connecting people with information, ideas and experiences.”. The library and board — with input from the...
Grand Island Casino permanent facility construction remains on schedule
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Progress continues on the Grand Island Casino permanent facility. The $100 million project broke ground in November 2023 and continues to move swiftly with construction. There are around 150 construction workers on site. Most of the exterior is complete. Grand Island Casino General Manager, Vince...
Local lawmaker uncommitted on Pillen's tax plan, agrees tax base needs to expand
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Winner take all and taxes, the governor wants lawmakers back to work one month from now. Governor Jim Pillen has said there's unfinished business to address property taxes and the way the state funds schools. It takes 25 senators to have a quorum and begin...
Grand Island to get new education center worth over $13 Million
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) has approved a bid from a contractor to build a new office for an education center in Grand Island. CPNRD announced on Friday that their Board of Directors approved the low bid from Rogge General Contractors Inc. of...
Second annual Friday Night Lights wrestling tournament held in downtown Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - From Bridgeport to Council Bluffs, wrestlers flocked to Grand Island to show off their abilities in the second annual Friday Night Lights wrestling tournament hosted by the Northwest Vikings. “We want to keep bringing people back each year and keep growing this, my thing is,...
Fireworks sales, ignition begins for the Tri-City area leading to Fourth of July
HASTINGS, GRAND ISLAND, KEARNEY Neb. (KSNB) - On June 28, the cities of Hastings, Grand Island and Kearney are allowing sales of, and ignition of, fireworks leading up to the Fourth of July holiday. Here are the dates and times that each city is allowing the sale and ignition of...
Firework stands open in tri-cities
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Firework sales began in Hastings, Grand Island and Kearney on Friday. Preparations for sales haven’t been just all week, but all month. The prep work goes a lot further than just putting out tables and tents, inventory has to be ordered way in advance.
Big Change to Husker Harvest Days in September
(Grand Island) -- Husker Harvest Days is set for September 10-12 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Show Manager Matt Jungmann says people can attend the event for free simply by going to their website. “There is one step you have to go through. Go to the website and get registered so...
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