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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers reaches settlement with two THC retailers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has settled two of his lawsuits against THC retailers. He announced settlements on Wednesday with High Flow Cannabis in Grand Island and Ms. Vape Shop in Crete. The stores were selling THC products that were “untested, mislabeled, and dangerous,” Hilgers...
Five Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Tenth Judicial District
LINCOLN – Melodie T. Bellamy, Kearney; Matthew C. Boyle, Grand Island; Dale T. Callahan, Hastings; Timothy E. Hoeft, Holdrege; and John A. Sauder, Holdrege, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District consisting of Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy shall be either Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska; or Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, at the option of the appointed judge. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Terri S. Harder.
Man accused of stealing 2 urns from cemetery mausoleum pleads guilty
GRAND ISLAND — A man accused of stealing two urns from a mausoleum at the Grand Island City Cemetery pleaded guilty June 25 to felony burglary and felony prohibited acts with human skeletal remains or burial goods. Richard Boon, 34, who is homeless, entered the plea June 25. His...
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.
Legion Baseball: Columbus Defeats Grand Island Wednesday Night
(Grand Island, NE) - The second comeback for Grand Island Home Federal on Wednesday night at Ryder Park fell just short falling to Columbus Cornerstone Insurance by a final score of 12-11 in 12 innings. It's the second time in little over a week that GI has played an extra-inning game. Last Tuesday Home Federal fell at Kearney in 14 innings 3-2. In the game vs Columbus, GI trailed early 5-1 after three and a half innings. GI would start the rally scoring one run in the bottom of the fourth. One more run in the bottom in the fifth which then made it 5-3 Columbus after five innings. A scoreless sixth would then take the game to the final inning of regulation with Columbus scoring one run to make it a 6-3 game.
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...
Five from central Nebraska submit names for District Court judge in Tenth Judicial District
LINCOLN – Melodie T. Bellamy, Kearney; Matthew C. Boyle, Grand Island; Dale T. Callahan, Hastings; Timothy E. Hoeft, Holdrege; and John A. Sauder, Holdrege, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District consisting of Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties.
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...
New Arrivals...
Brent and Tracie Pribnow of Cedar Rapids are parents to a new daughter, Brynlie Ann, born to them on June 5 at the Columbus Community Hospital.She weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz. and was welcomed by siblings, Bennett and Beau.Grandparents are Roy and Judy Pribnow of Albion, and Steve and Cindy Champoux of Lincoln.Christian CommunityChurch scheduleActivities at the St. Edward Christian Community Church for…
Grand Island City Council hears semi-annual report from economic development president
GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island’s City Council heard a semi-annual report Tuesday, June 25, from Mary Berlie, president of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. (GIAEDC) Berlie showed a slide listing projects funded by LB 840 since 2014. The Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act (LB840, 1991)...
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World to open Friday
The former Martin's Fantasy Island on Grand Island, now under new ownership and called Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World, will be open six days a week and fully operational starting Friday. Attractions that will open for the season include the Silver Comet rollercoaster, Giant Wheel Ferris wheel, The Serpent...
G.I. man sentenced to 30 to 45 years in prison for sexual assault of 11-year-old girl
GRAND ISLAND – Ryan Beck, 20, of 1920 Forrest St. was sentenced June 25 to 30 to 45 years in prison for felony first-degree sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. Hall County District Judge Andrew Butler also ordered Beck to register as a sex offender. Beck received credit for...
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.
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