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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - For the 16th year, the Nebraska Law Ride took place in Grand Island. Around seven law enforcement motorcycle clubs gathered together to ride from Walmart on South Locust to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial at Fonner Park, to honor those who lost their life on duty. The memorial was built in 2009, and since then the Law Ride has taken place. Iron Warriors President, Jeffery Rotherham said every year is special because they get to ride for those who can’t.

HASTINGS — Adams County released the unofficial results of the 2024 Primary Election, held on Tuesday, May 14.

The upgrades will include the addition of new technology and changes to flooring, walls and the ceiling.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Prom season wrapped up in central Nebraska, and one Grand Island bridal shop is getting ready for wedding season. Olive and Grace Bridal, located at 424 W 3rd St., opened its door back in February of 2022, and they started out by selling only prom dresses. They worked out of their current basement while the main floor was being renovated. A few months later in June, they started offering more options such as bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and tuxedos.

HASTINGS — It will be a seasonal temperate week in mid-May as temperatures will be in the 70s and low 80s and on and off non-severe thunderstorm chances will continue. Per the National Weather Service – Hastings, this week will see seasonable conditions throughout the week, with the next chance for showers and thunderstorms coming with a weak cold front and upper-level wave that will pass through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Press Release) - Northwest High School has been selected as a recipient of PGA REACH Nebraska’s Clubs FORE Youth Program — growing the game of golf and providing the proper equipment for present and future athletes to succeed — in 2024. Northwest will receive...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It’s the end of an era as the public can no longer go inside the former Conestoga Mall. The south side of the mall had been open with a handful of shops still operating until they moved to the new section on the northeast side.

GRAND ISLAND — The first annual Banner Reveal Ceremony for the Grand Island Hometown Hero program will take place on Tuesday, May 21. The program will allow the group to install and maintain Hometown Heroes banners on light polices along Capital Avenue between U.S. Highway 281 and North Locust Street.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Our Friday will start with quite a bit of sunshine. But like the last few days, we’ll see some increasing clouds by this afternoon. Some stray sprinkles will be possible, but no measurable rain is expected. Winds will be a bit breezy out of the northwest at 8 to 18 mph and some gusts could reach 25 mph. It’ll be a warmer day as highs range from the lower 70s west to the upper 70s east. Skies will clear up quickly this evening and temperatures will dip back into the 40s by tomorrow morning. Something to keep in mind is that solar activity has been very active this week. This could line up for a chance to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Saturday should be a warmer day with lighter winds mostly around and less than 10 mph. There will be plenty of sunshine with a few clouds coming in from the southwest later in the day. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s and lower 80s. The aforementioned clouds from the southwest are the approach of the next chance of rain that will come for the second half of the weekend. Showers and isolated thunderstorms move through the area Saturday night into Sunday, bringing some decent rain for Mother’s Day. Chances are better farther south than farther north. Highs on Sunday will be more wide-ranging. The coolest highs will be in the south in the mid 60s. The warmest highs will be in the north and northeast in the mid to upper 70s. Some showers will stick around Sunday night into Monday with the best chance over southeastern areas. It’ll be mainly dry Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures will start to rise back up those two days. Chances for showers and thunderstorms increase Tuesday night into Wednesday. This will also bring another slight cool-down. The severe weather threat again remains low. Temperatures start to come back up again Thursday with lower chances of rain.

Minden Trap Team competed at three days of in- tense shooting at the Cornhusker Nationals Trapshoot in Doniphan, Nebraska on May 2nd-4th. The Cornhusker brought in 2,430 shooters from across the state and nation. The 2,430 shooters were broken out into the Junior High and Senior High divisions and there were 892 Junior High shooters and 1,538 Senior High shooters. The Junior High shooters shot 100 targets from the 16 yardline. The Senior High shooters shot 75 targets from the 16 yardline and 75 targets from their assigned handicap yardline. The Cornhusker saw all types of weather this year with two mornings starting with rain, overcast middays and windy afternoons that ended up being sunny. The kids worked through it all and shot well!

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Kennel Club hosted their annual dog show on Saturday, where over 450 dogs gathered inside Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to see which one meets their breeds’ standards. They’re judged on every aspect from looks to display, and even their attitude. They also had the fast cat event, which is basically a 100-yard dash for dogs.

GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation proudly announced the remarkable results of its 21st annual “Add it Up to Opportunity!” staff and board members fund drive during a news conference held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13. The event took place at the...