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Grand Island police arrest four, cite two after masked group threatens resident
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Four people are behind bars and a fifth has been cited after Grand Island Police said they threatened a man inside a home over the weekend. Grand Island residents, 30-year-old Adam Diaz-Archer, 18-year-old Austin Baker, 22-year-old Johnathon Mason, and 18-year-old Emily Rodriguez, were arrested for terroristic threats and second-degree trespassing. Nineteen-year-old Jesus Patino was cited for the charges.
Hastings man charged for selling 2,500 fentanyl pills to undercover officers
HASTINGS, Neb. — A Hastings man faces charges after selling more than 2,000 Fentanyl pills during a controlled purchase now faces federal charges. Carlos Lopez Montoya, 30, is charged in U.S. District Court with conspiracy to distribute Fentanyl resulting in death and conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of fentanyl analogue.
Hornady Manufacturing celebrates 75 years of making bullets in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - Hornady Manufacturing celebrated the last 75 years of business with over 3,000 employees and friends at Fonner Park. The Hornady family held the celebration in the town where the company’s founder, Joyce Hornady, started making bullets in a rented garage. “Joyce was a very...
Opioid settlement to fund detox expansion into abandoned Grand Island nursing home
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A vacant nursing home gets new life in Grand Island, providing a second chance for those who need detox as they battle opioid addiction. When Chase Francl became CEO at Mid-Plains Center, he saw a need to expand detox services. “Our capacities really limited. There...
Grand Island man sentenced to probation after knife attack on local resident
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man charged with attacking another man with a knife, causing injuries, has been sentenced. According to Hall County District Court records, Abdulrahman Mahmood, 39, was sentenced to 18 months probation for third-degree assault and assault – menacing threat. Mahmood pleaded no...
Nebraska welding shop collapses after early morning fire, investigation underway
FARWELL, Neb. — A Farwell business is a total loss following a fire Sunday morning. According to the Farwell Fire Department, fire crews were called to Shade Tree Repair Welding, 103 Lander Ave., after it was reported the building was on fire. The fire department said when crews arrived...
4th annual Grand Island Kite Festival takes to the skies
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It was the perfect weather for a weekend of kite flying in Grand Island. The 4th annual Grand Island Kite Festival took place at the Veterans Athletic Complex, where people of all ages came to fly kites, listen to music and enjoy nature. “It’s a...
Grand Island updates parking for fireworks display
Grand Island, Neb. — If you and your family plan to watch the fireworks in Grand Island this week, the Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare. Fonner Park will have their parking lot available, plus an addition of parking in the field...
Five arrested, one cited after attempting to instigate a fight in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — Six people were arrested in Grand Island for attempting to instigate a fight during the afternoon hours of Friday, June 28. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 4:44 p.m., officers responded to W. 5th St. in reference to a suspicious call for service. It...
Police investigating report of sexual assault at Hall County Jail
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - An investigation is underway after an inmate reported a sexual assault at the Hall County Department of Corrections. Grand Island Police said a 39-year-old male inmate is accusing a corrections officer of sexual assault. The investigation is ongoing.
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