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Grand Island man accused of speeding at 151 mph while intoxicated
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man whose car was clocked at 151 mph is charged with drunk driving and reckless driving. Court records show 54-year-old Jason Hornady is charged with first offense driving under the influence, second offense reckless driving, racing on a highway and speeding. A court hearing is scheduled July 10.
Grand Island man arrested for threatening walkers, attempted to assault officer
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man is behind bars after Grand Island Police said he ran at walkers on the hike and bike trail in a threatening manner and later attempted to assault an officer. Sabre Abuhania, 32, was arrested for attempted assault on an officer and...
Grand Island man ordered to pay more than $192,000 in restitution to the USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man from Central Nebraska will need to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution after lying about owning cattle to obtain a loan. According to a news release, a federal judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Butt, of Grand Island, on Wednesday to five years of probation and eight weekends in jail. He will also need to pay $192,758.61 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency after being convicted of making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud.
Grand Island Police Department launches new badge design
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It’s a brand new era for Grand Island Police complete with new graphics on cars and a new badge, and there’s a special message behind both. The new patch pays homage to Grand Island’s position in the state, and has the Nebraska staple, corn. Grand Island Police Chief Kevin Denney said he worked with a graphic designer to make the new patch.
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