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New traffic lights on Highway 281 near I-80 to accommodate opening of truck stop
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Drivers on Highway 281 will soon have another set of stoplights to negotiate. District Engineer Wes Wahlgren of the Nebraska Department of Transportation said the new traffic lights are necessary because of the new Fatdogs truck stop which will open soon. The new traffic lights...
Central Nebraska Humane Society hosts wacky fundraiser
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Central Nebraska Humane Society in Grand Island hosted a wacky fundraiser Friday in an effort to help raise money. The nationally touring nonprofit group “Jordan’s Way” was oh hand. The organization helps animal shelters throughout the country raise funds for their furry residents.
Deep cleaning of barns complete ahead of State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - The Nebraska State Fair might only run for 11 days, but preparing for the annual showcase takes the entire year. For the famed sheep barn and other agricultural facilities on the Fonner Park campus, April and May serve up the best opportunity for deep cleaning efforts. Crews take advantage of the down period between events at the Five Points Bank Arena by utilizing high air pressure to blast dust and dirt off the walls, bleachers and fixtures.
Husker Harvest Days introduces complimentary online registration for enhanced attendee experience
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Press Release) - Husker Harvest Days has announced a new complimentary online registration system for its attendees. This innovative system is meant to enhance the overall experience of the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show. For over 40 years, Husker Harvest Days has been a...
Grand Island educators team up to focus on K-8 math curriculum this summer
Grand Island, NE — School may be out for students, but for some teachers and coaches in Grand Island, summer is a time of collaboration as Grand Island public schools looks to focus on its math curriculum. Over the course of five days, more than 30 educators will map...
Omaha native Charlie Zielinski wins Dinsdale Amateur Golf Classic
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The annual 36-hole Tom Dinsdale Automotive Amateur Golf Classic was held this weekend at Riverside Country Club in Grand Island. Omaha native and former Creighton Bluejay Charlie Zielinski won the event shooting -6. Full results from the event can be found here.
Grand Island set work on new housing development
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island is working to provide affordable workforce housing as the city grows. On Wednesday, the Grand Island Economic Development Corporation broke ground on this plot of land in the east part of the city. The land will hold three buildings which have five separate living units inside, and for ten years, eight of those will be reserved for people below 120% of the local area median income.
Heartland Lutheran football attend UNK 8-man team camp
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Heartland Lutheran football team were the lone 6-man program to attend UNK’s 8-man team camp. The Red Hornets have struggled in recent seasons and is looking to improve. “Coming here is big for us, we needed to work on our offensive line, our run...
Grand Island hailed as a economic development leader, incentives have citizen oversight
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — One national group ranks Grand Island among the top communities in the nation for economic development. An important tool is the use of city dollars as incentives and taxpayers do have a voice. Tom O’Neill does about anything for a dollar but he doesn't like...
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