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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.
St. Francis Foundation awards $101,900 to local fire and rescue, rehab patients
GRAND ISLAND — This morning, CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded $101,900 to 12 local fire and rescue departments and Project Xcite2. The majority of the grant funding was made possible by the Foundation’s annual premier fundraiser–Ticket to Win. The following first responders received grants totaling $48,900...
Howard County Fair helping kids get ready for the Nebraska State Fair
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair is just under 40 days away, and from now till the festivities at Fonner Park kick off, the counties around that state are celebrating their own fairs. The Hall County and Adams County fairs start on Wednesday and run through the...
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Coslor
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fifteen innings was long enough. After a lengthy battle in the Cornhusker League Championship, Ryan Coslor ended the marathon baseball game between GI Home Federal and Hastings Five Points Bank. Coslor’s sacrifice fly brought in the game-winning run, giving Home Federal a dramatic victory. Coslor,...
Ranch Raised with Karina Jones – National Championship Season!
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify. Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!. Thanks for starting the week with me right here on Ranch Raised!. Summer is National Championship Season, at...
New traffic signals on US-34, near I-80, south of Grand Island
July 15, 2024 (Grand Island, Neb.) — 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, South of Alda, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Gehring Construction of Columbus...
Grand Island church works to combat food insecurity
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island works to provide food resources to combat food insecurity in the city. The church receives donations through members of the church and various food drives throughout the year. The church’s food pantry serves 60-80 families per month.
Aurora man arrested after trying to meet 13-year-old for sex, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - An Aurora man is facing over a dozen charges after being arrested for child enticement, police said. The Grand Island Police Department arrested 54-year-old James Wert on Thursday. He faces a total of 17 charges, all involving use of a device to either entice or commit a sexual assault. The charges vary between Class IV and Class ID felonies.
Horse gets loose in Grand Island
Giddy up: Miniature horse gets loose in downtown Grand Island. Out of the corner of her eye, Gracie Flores saw "something with long blond hair running" on her sidewalk. She thought, "No way that's a dog." She shared video.
Letters to the Editor: Readers discuss Good Life District, assassination attempt
The City of Grand Island is on the precipice of greatness with our upcoming vote on the Good Life District. Without increasing the sales taxes that we currently pay, a “FOR” vote will provide local control to funds designed to bring to town additional recreational, housing and business activities that would otherwise be extremely difficult to achieve.
Giddy up: Miniature horse gets loose in downtown Grand Island
When Gracie Flores was getting ready for work Monday morning, she was surprised to see something moving out her front window. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw "something with long blond hair running" on her sidewalk. She thought, "No way that's a dog." She whipped her head...
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