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Grand Island man charged with multiple sexual assaults over a decade
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. Robert Ontiveros, 43, is charged in Hall County Court with two counts of first-degree sexual assault. According to an arrest affidavit, on April 16, a woman reported to Grand Island Police that Ontiveros...
GIPS paraprofessional shines in advocating for Students, named Arc Educator of the Year
GRAND ISLAND — Student success, in every aspect, is a top priority for Tracy Claassen. As a paraprofessional skills trainer in Grand Island Public Schools’ Project SEARCH program, Claassen works with students to further develop life and job skills. No matter how small the accomplishment or growth, Claassen celebrates students.
Nebraska AG announces first settlements with Delta 8 retail industry
LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces the first two settlements in his statewide campaign to clean up the Delta 8 retail market in Nebraska. The settlements are with High Flow Cannabis, Stewart Scott Ritter, and Alejandro Castro, who were selling THC hemp products in Grand Island, Nebraska, and with Ms. Vape Shop and Lisa Lomack, who were selling THC hemp products in Crete, Nebraska.
Sexual assault charges filed against Grand Island man
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man is now facing charges after being accused of numerous physical and sexual assaults that occurred over a 10 year period. Robert Ontiveros, 43, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree sexual assault. According to Hall County Court records, a woman...
Nebraska AG reaches first settlements in Delta 8 crackdown
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Wednesday the first two settlements in his statewide campaign to clean up the Delta 8 retail market. The settlements are with High Flow Cannabis, which was selling THC hemp products in Grand Island, and Ms. Vape Shop, which was selling THC hemp products in Crete.
Settlements Reached in Cracking Down on the Sale of Delta 8 Products in Nebraska
LINCOLN–(KFOR June 26)–The first of two settlements have been reached in a statewide campaign from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers to clean up the Delta 8 market. Settlements were reached with High Flow Cannabis, Stewart Scott Ritter and Alejandro Castro of Grand Island, and with Ms. Vape Shop and Lisa Lomack of Crete, all of whom were selling THC hemp products.
Obituary: Robert Hutton
Born October 29, 1929 and passed away on May 8, 2024 after complications from a stroke. He was born to Edna and Ray Hutton on October 29, 1929 in Grand Island, Nebraska, one of five children; Jean Herndon, Dorothy Purmond, Jack Hutton, William R. Hutton; all are deceased. Wife, Dorothy...
Columbus outlasts Home Federal in extra innings.
Sprinklers went off and bedtimes were missed. When Wednesday’s game between Grand Island Home Federal and Columbus Post 84 Cornerstone started the bleachers and stands were filled with young kids and those there for youth night. When it ended it was Thursday morning and 12 innings had been played,...
Two Nebraska THC shops agree to halt sales in settlement with AG Mike Hilgers
Two Nebraska smoke shops agreed to stop selling THC products in the state as part of a settlement they reached with Attorney General Mike Hilgers' office, which had filed a series of lawsuits against THC retailers in the state last year. Under the settlements, one shop in Grand Island and...
Dean Harms
GRAND ISLAND — Dean Harms, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 74 on June 25, 2024. He leaves behind a memory of hard work, laughter and love for his family and friends. Memorial services for Dean will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1,...
Grand Island Parks and Recreation Summer Warrior camp
The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Summer Warrior camp program runs Wednesday, June 26 through Friday, June 28 at Stolley Park in Grand Island. Local kids get to do military drills as instructed by US Army soldiers.
Wednesday Legion Baseball Roundup
Aurora defeats USave Pharmacy 7-3AURORA — One week after losing to USave Pharmacy 7-3 in Grand Island, Aurora Pinnacle Bank turned the tables with a 6-3 home victory Wednesday night in American Legion seniors action. Jack Spiehs led the way for Aurora, pitching five strong innings to earn the...
Daily Minute: Two THC shops to halt sales; State College tuitions to rise; Jordy Bahl’s second take
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's what you should know today. Two Nebraska smoke shops agreed to stop selling THC products in the state as part of a settlement they reached with Attorney General Mike Hilgers' office, which had filed a series of lawsuits against THC retailers in the state last year.
Grand Island neighbors: Obituaries for June 27
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
Junior Kings season continues current tailspin, drops 16-2 game with Central City/Fullerton
YORK — Two streaks were on the line Tuesday night at the York Ballpark Complex. The York Junior Cornerstone Kings were looking to put an end to their losing streak and the Central City/Fullerton Post 6 Juniors were looking to extend their win streak to 13 games. Unfortunately, the...
Rev. Thomas A. Ryan
GRAND ISLAND — Rev. Thomas A. Ryan, 86, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Bishop Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside with priest of the Diocese of Grand Island concelebrating. Interment will be Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, NE. Visitation will be Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4–7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with a vigil service at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be livestreamed at: www.youtube.com/@blessedsacramentGI/streams. Memorials are suggested to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island or St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Fr. Ryan’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Sandra K. Benson
GRAND ISLAND — Sandra K. Benson, 78, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Emerald Nursing Home in Grand Island. As per her wishes, she was cremated. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Apfel Funeral Home. A gathering of...
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