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Ag Day in Grand Island gives students hands-on ag experience
Ag Day in Grand Island gives students hands-on ag experience

It’s National Agriculture Day and fourth graders in Grand Island spent a day learning all about it. 

Arc of Buffalo County hosting movie night, adaptive Easter egg hunt during Disabilities Awareness Month

Arc of Buffalo County hosting movie night, adaptive Easter egg hunt during Disabilities Awareness Month

In honor of Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc of Buffalo County has packed March with activities.

North Road Paving Improvement Project in Grand Island hits final stage

North Road Paving Improvement Project in Grand Island hits final stage

A major road construction project in Grand Island is in its final stages.

Sandhill Crane migration expected to peak this week

Sandhill Crane migration expected to peak this week

The Sandhill Crane migration is close to reaching its peak.

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.

Grand Island shooting sends one to hospital

Grand Island shooting sends one to hospital

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person injured.

Red Flag Warnings issued for most of central, eastern Nebraska

Red Flag Warnings issued for most of central, eastern Nebraska

Multiple counties in the central and eastern areas of Nebraska are in a Red Flag Warning.

Alma woman sentenced for firearm-related charge

Alma woman sentenced for firearm-related charge

An Alma woman received 2 1/2 years in prison for a firearm-related charge.

Buffalo County commissioners approve new comprehensive plan

Buffalo County commissioners approve new comprehensive plan

Buffalo County is moving forward with a new comprehensive plan.

Mary Lanning breastfeeding support group expands

Mary Lanning breastfeeding support group expands

Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Family Care Center has offered the Baby Weighs breastfeeding support group in Hastings for many years.

No injuries after plasma cutter sparks fire at closed Hastings manufacturer

No injuries after plasma cutter sparks fire at closed Hastings manufacturer

For the second time in the last few months, Hastings firefighters helped extinguish a fire at a shuttered manufacturing business.

Grand Island Morning Announcements Club gives elementary students community

Grand Island Morning Announcements Club gives elementary students community

The next generation of newscasters is already gaining experience with their Morning Announcements Club. 

CCC-Hastings students win heavy equipment scholarship

CCC-Hastings students win heavy equipment scholarship

Two students in the Heavy Equipment Operator Technical program at Central Community College-Hastings have been presented with the Jim DeBord Scholarship.

Police find drugs in two-year-old's bedroom closet, three people facing charges

Police find drugs in two-year-old's bedroom closet, three people facing charges

Three people are facing charges after police say drugs were found in a two-year-old’s bedroom. 

Legacy 34 Apartments moving forward with project

Legacy 34 Apartments moving forward with project

Just weeks after cutting the ribbon, Legacy 34 in Grand Island is already thinking on the next phase. 

Kearney pharmacist selected as Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year

Kearney pharmacist selected as Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year

A Kearney pharmacist is being recognized as the Nebraska District Small Business Person of the Year.

Kearney student teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Kearney student teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

A student teacher is in jail accused of sexually assaulting a student.

Hastings Kiwanis Pancake Day stays strong in 71st edition

Hastings Kiwanis Pancake Day stays strong in 71st edition

The tradition of the Hastings Kiwanis Club Pancake Day lives on.

Hastings employees to move out of city hall due to mold problem

Hastings employees to move out of city hall due to mold problem

Employees working at city hall in Hastings will soon be on the move. 

Storyteller visits Nebraskan libraries sharing stories in three languages

Storyteller visits Nebraskan libraries sharing stories in three languages

For Linda Garcia-Perez, languages are everything. 

NBA Foundation announces 2023 High School senior scholarship recipients

NBA Foundation announces 2023 High School senior scholarship recipients

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation announced the 2023 scholarship recipients Tuesday.

Following two major domestic bank failures, experts assure Nebraskans local banks remain strong

Following two major domestic bank failures, experts assure Nebraskans local banks remain strong

Richard Baier believes Nebraska remains in one of the best positions, with banks that experience controlled growth, invest in a diverse set of industries, and are regulated heavily to ensure smart business practices are maintained.

Course registration for tractor, farm equipment safety now open

Course registration for tractor, farm equipment safety now open

The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently announced that registration for the tractor and farm equipment course is now open.

City of Hastings considering moving employees due to mold

City of Hastings considering moving employees due to mold

Hastings city officials are considering temporarily moving employees out of city hall because of health concerns.

Hastings Kiwanis Club ready for annual Pancake Day

Hastings Kiwanis Club ready for annual Pancake Day

A more than 70-year-old tradition is back in Hastings.

More charges against Fonner Park murder suspect

More charges against Fonner Park murder suspect

The suspect accused of killing a Fonner Park horse trainer now faces additional charges related to the death.

CCC ranked among nation’s most military friendly schools

CCC ranked among nation’s most military friendly schools

Central Community College is being recognized as one of the nation’s most military friendly schools.

Missing Aurora couple found dead

Missing Aurora couple found dead

An Aurora couple that went missing in January was found dead on Saturday.

Freeman tops Amherst 53-35, wins C2 title after fourth quarter surge

Freeman tops Amherst 53-35, wins C2 title after fourth quarter surge

In the final quarter Freeman outscored Amherst 24-11.

Nebraska’s treasurer urges people to check newspaper for unclaimed property

Nebraska’s treasurer urges people to check newspaper for unclaimed property

It’s that time of the year when the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office releases their tabloid in newspapers across the state. 

Grand Island 16-year-old arrested in connection to homicide

Grand Island 16-year-old arrested in connection to homicide

The Grand Island Police Department said they have arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of Todd Scherer. 

Lincoln man was found dead in a Grand Island barn

Lincoln man was found dead in a Grand Island barn

Authorities in Grand Island are investigating the homicide of a 62-year-old Lincoln man. 

Grand Island man arrested for domestic assault

Grand Island man arrested for domestic assault

Authorities in Grand Island arrested a man for first-degree domestic assault amongst other charges on Thursday. 

Grand Island Central Catholic breaks ground on school addition

Grand Island Central Catholic breaks ground on school addition

The new Catholic elementary school at Central Catholic is one year closer to reality. 

Four teens arrested for robbery in Grand Island

Four teens arrested for robbery in Grand Island

Authorities in Grand Island said they arrested four teens in connection to an armed robbery. 

Taylor Swift stalker wanted for attempted kidnapping in Grand Island

Taylor Swift stalker wanted for attempted kidnapping in Grand Island

A Hall County warrant for attempted kidnapping is out for a man formerly arrested for stalking Taylor Swift.

Amherst seeks to win first state title in honor of fallen teammate

Amherst seeks to win first state title in honor of fallen teammate

When the pressure rises, all the Amherst Broncos need to do to find strength is glance at the team bench.

Five-time national qualifier Brayden Sorensen sets bar high at UNK

Five-time national qualifier Brayden Sorensen sets bar high at UNK

Standing 6'4'', University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Brayden Sorensen has the right height and build to succeed as a high jumper.

FCSO: communications tower in Furnas County possibly intentionally destroyed

FCSO: communications tower in Furnas County possibly intentionally destroyed

The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a communication tower that was destroyed Saturday.

Hastings dispatcher’s outstanding response makes difference

Hastings dispatcher’s outstanding response makes difference

Thanks to a dispatcher’s awareness, a tense situation did not end up worse. 

Grand Island man takes plea deal in sexual assault cases

Grand Island man takes plea deal in sexual assault cases

A Grand Island man, originally charged with the sexual assault of two teenage girls, stands convicted on a lesser charge.

Target agreement signed with Conestoga Mall developer

Target agreement signed with Conestoga Mall developer

The new developer of the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island has officially signed Target as an anchor store.

Country artist Neal McCoy rounds out Adams County Fairfest lineup

Country artist Neal McCoy rounds out Adams County Fairfest lineup

The Adams County Fairfest has completed its concert lineup for this summer’s fair.

Sandhill Crane migration ramping up, peak expected by next warm up

Sandhill Crane migration ramping up, peak expected by next warm up

Each spring, over 600,000 cranes stop in central Nebraska, and wildlife officials consider it one of the premier wildlife spectacles in the world.

Hastings Public Schools Foundation Hoopla event coming up

Hastings Public Schools Foundation Hoopla event coming up

The Hastings Public Schools Foundation’s annual fundraising night is coming up next Tuesday at the Hastings City Auditorium.

Kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty to Hall County rape charges

Kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty to Hall County rape charges

An Arizona man accused of kidnapping a Utah boy and driving to Grand Island has pleaded not guilty to five criminal charges.

Lincoln Park in Grand Island is replacing outdated playground

Lincoln Park in Grand Island is replacing outdated playground

Grand Island’s Lincoln Park playground is getting replaced. 

Fire at Sonic prompts reminder for Hastings restaurants

Fire at Sonic prompts reminder for Hastings restaurants

Hastings city officials are reminding local restaurants to check their fire extinguishers, extinguishing systems and perform regular hood inspections.

Lexington residents talk to North Platte about expectations with new meat packing plant

Lexington residents talk to North Platte about expectations with new meat packing plant

People who were instrumental in Lexington’s infrastructure came to North Platte on Sunday to talk about the changes that residents could expect when the new meat packing plant opens.

Centura switches defense, comes from behind to win school’s first girls basketball title

Centura switches defense, comes from behind to win school’s first girls basketball title

Centura erased a 15-point first-half deficit and defeated Hastings St. Cecilia 44-38 in the Class D-1 girls state championship game.

New Grand Island development plans to be 'Disney of neighborhoods'

New Grand Island development plans to be 'Disney of neighborhoods'

Grand Island is growing, and with it, the need for housing.

Authorities investigate at home death of Hall County woman

Authorities investigate at home death of Hall County woman

Authorities in central Nebraska are investigating the death of a 68-year-old woman who died at home.

Kimberly’s overtime game-winner carries Adams Central to C-1 title game

Kimberly’s overtime game-winner carries Adams Central to C-1 title game

Kadi Kimberly nailed a game-winning three-pointer and Adams Central defeated Bridgeport 47-44 in overtime.

UNK history professor uncovers Willa Cather’s connections to campus, Kearney community

UNK history professor uncovers Willa Cather’s connections to campus, Kearney community

In her final story – 'The Best Years' – author Willa Cather writes about the relationship between a school superintendent, Evangeline Knightly, and a young teacher named Lesley Ferguesson.

Central Nebraska authorities investigating suspicious call

Central Nebraska authorities investigating suspicious call

Authorities in central Nebraska said they received a call on an alleged active shooter. 

Grand Island Liberty Campus moving forward with redevelopment plans

Grand Island Liberty Campus moving forward with redevelopment plans

The former Grand Island Veterans home is getting a revamp. 

Two cockfighting suspects plead down to misdemeanors and fined

Two cockfighting suspects plead down to misdemeanors and fined

Two of the suspects arrested in a Howard County cockfighting bust have been fined for related misdemeanors.

Missing inmate with charges in Adams, Lancaster Counties back in custody

Missing inmate with charges in Adams, Lancaster Counties back in custody

An inmate with charges out of Adams and Lancaster Counties is back in custody after he went missing in December 2022.

CHI Health goes blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

CHI Health goes blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

The evening of Friday, March 3, CHI Health Good Samaritan and St. Francis will be lit blue to bring attention to colorectal cancer.

Multiple commercial business burglaries reported in Kearney

Multiple commercial business burglaries reported in Kearney

Authorities are reporting multiple burglaries of commercial businesses in central Nebraska.

Grand Island man arrested for child porn

Grand Island man arrested for child porn

A Grand Island man was arrested for having child pornography on Monday.

Hall County courthouse expansion plans moving forward

Hall County courthouse expansion plans moving forward

The Hall County Commissioners plan to move forward to expand the county courthouse.

Car crash in Kearney leaves one dead

Car crash in Kearney leaves one dead

One person is dead after a single-car crash in Kearney. 

Kearney High alum returning to start girls wrestling program

Kearney High alum returning to start girls wrestling program

The Kearney girls wrestling program has its first head coach.

Eight Hastings High students awarded scholarships at regional History Day

Eight Hastings High students awarded scholarships at regional History Day

Middle and high school students from across central Nebraska showed off their History Day projects on campus for the district History Day competition on February 24.