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A Grand Island man has taken a plea deal

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A Grand Island man charged with damaging an atm with a forklift and later stole a four-wheeler from a business has taken a plea deal. Hall County District Court records say Cody Bane pleaded no contest to one count of burglary. In exchange for his plea, additional counts of theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief were dismissed.

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A Grand Island woman faces charges after being found with numerous drugs and drug money

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A Grand Island woman faces charges after she was allegedly found in possession of numerous drugs and drug money. Santana Hansen, 41, is charged in Webster County Court with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of LSD with intent to distribute and possession of drug money.

Grand Island, NE · 20h

centralnebraskatoday.com

19-year-old man arrested as prohibited person in possession of 2 firearms

GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island police arrested Michael M. Martinez, 19, of Grand Island, at 5:44 p.m. Nov. 6 on Nebraska Avenue for being a prohibited person in possession of two firearms. Martinez also allowed a prohibited juvenile offender to be in possession of one of the firearms. Grand...

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Grand Island man, 16-year-old killed in head-on crash after Iowa pursuit, police say

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Grand Island man was killed in a head-on crash during a pursuit on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon. The pursuit began in Marshall County. The crash happened at about 3:10 p.m. near Highway 30 and Williams Boulevard. In a crash report, the...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

Train strikes agricultural semi east of Litchfield on Friday, no injuries

LITCHFIELD — An agricultural semi was struck by a train east of Litchfield along Highway 2 during the afternoon hours of Friday, Nov. 6. Sherman County Sheriff Joel Bergman said that the accident took place around 1:15 p.m., two miles east of Litchfield near the intersection of 467 Ave. and Highway 2.

Litchfield, NE · 2d

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Commissioners receive additional information regarding lightning strike at Ravenna antenna

KEARNEY — The Buffalo County Commissioners received additional information regarding the damage and repair efforts at the sheriff’s office Ravenna antenna that suffered a damaging lightning strike earlier in the year. On Saturday, April 25, the antenna site suffered a lightning strike that caused extensive damage at the...

Buffalo County, NE · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office shares activity recap from October

KEARNEY — The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office provided an activity recap from October 2026. Patrol activity for the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) during the month included 1,596 calls for service; 236 case reports; 259 traffic stops; 27 motor vehicle crash investigations; 26 citations issued and 233 warnings issued.

Buffalo County, NE · 2d

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Since 1933 This Nebraska Lunch Counter Has Been Serving Coney Dogs And Malts

The original menu from 1933 still hangs on the wall of a tiny lunch counter in Nebraska. Yes, the actual menu, from the year the place first opened its doors. The same family still runs it, and they are now into a third generation. The star of the show is a coney dog topped with a meaty house sauce, mustard and onions.

centralnebraskatoday.com

Jimmy Reed apparently will be G.I.’s next mayor

GRAND ISLAND – Jimmy Reed will apparently become Grand Island’s next mayor, based on provisional votes counted by the Hall County Election Office Nov. 10 and unofficial final results released Nov. 10. In the unofficial final results, pending the Nov. 16 meeting of the canvassing board, Reed received...

Grand Island, NE · 11h

KSNB Local4

Part of State Street in Grand Island reopens after summer closure

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.(KSNB) — A section of State Street in Grand Island is open after a closure that began June 1 and required drivers to detour for nearly the entire summer. The reopened section runs from U.S. 281 to Lawrence Lane and Overland Drive. The project is a $2.8 million investment.

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Kearney’s Village Transitional and Sober Living makes second request for funding from county for aid

KEARNEY — Kearney’s Village Transitional and Sober Living representatives made a second request to the Buffalo County Commissioners for a service fee to help cover a funding gap during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Heather Santiago, owner of Kearney’s Village Transitional and Sober Living, had approached the...

Kearney, NE · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

G.I. residents warned not to leave keys or key fobs in unlocked vehicles

GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island Police Division Chief Jim Duering is warning Grand Island residents not to leave vehicle keys or key fobs in unlocked vehicles, because of vehicle thefts being reported. Duering said that at least four vehicles have been stolen in the last few days. The common...

NebraskaTV

Grand Island to move Colorado blue spruce to Amur Plaza for Railside Christmas

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A Colorado blue spruce from a Grand Island resident’s yard will be the centerpiece of this year’s Railside Christmas celebration, and city crews are scheduled to move the tree early Thursday morning. The City of Grand Island said crews will remove the tree...

centralnebraskatoday.com

Willie Skala receives 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award for work on Hall County History Flight

GRAND ISLAND – Willie Skala of Grand Island received the 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award Nov. 10 for his work on starting the Hall County History Flight project. The award was given during the second annual Grand Generation Center Appreciation Lunch for Veterans that started at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Grand Generation Center.

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Built to Last: Eagle Scout Creates a Space for GISH Students to 'Be Kids'

Rest and chess for all has a nice ring to it. Outside Door #34 at Grand Island Senior High (GISH), students now have a dedicated space to relax, eat lunch, or challenge a friend to a strategic game of chess. All thanks to one GISH Senior, Kainen Mora. For his...

centralnebraskatoday.com

Amherst volleyball honored by county for Class D1 state championship repeat

KEARNEY — The Amherst High School volleyball team was honored by the Buffalo County Commissioners for repeating as Class D1 state champions during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Amherst entered the Championship looking to repeat as champs after winning last year, trying to be the first team to...

Amherst, NE · 1d

KSNB Local4

United Veterans Club serves free Veterans Day breakfast to veterans

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) — In honor of Veterans Day, the United Veterans Club served a free breakfast Wednesday to any veteran who walked through the doors. The event started at 5:30 a.m. Veterans had begun lining up outside before the doors opened. Organizers said this is the 23rd...

Grand Island, NE · 15h

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Railside Christmas Returns November 20 for Downtown Grand Island's Holiday Kick-Off Celebration

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The holiday season officially kicks off in Downtown Grand Island on Friday, November 20, with Railside Christmas, a festive, family-friendly celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year's event celebrates the beloved holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, bringing Christmas magic, entertainment, and plenty of holiday cheer to the Railside District.

NebraskaTV

Central Community College ranks No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges in 2026 index

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Central Community College has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges. The Sustainable Campus Index is published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 13 impact areas. The rankings are measured through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

Hastings, NE · 18h

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