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Historic Grand Island building gets new life as The Venue at Railside

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A historic building in downtown Grand Island has been given a second life after sitting vacant for decades. The former Elks building, located across from the Hall County Courthouse, has been renovated and reopened as The Venue at Railside, an event space designed for weddings and other gatherings.

Grand Island, NE · 4h
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Nebraska man gets thousands in Northeast toll bills for someone else’s SUV

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For months, Jeff Doell has received toll bills from roads and bridges in the Northeast, even though he says he has never traveled there. Doell, who lives in rural Nebraska outside Aurora, said the bills began arriving in April and eventually added up to thousands of dollars. The notices identified his Hamilton County motorcycle plate, 28-85, but images accompanying the bills showed a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a Nebraska transporter plate bearing the numbers 2885, without a dash.

Nebraska · 2d
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Nebraska Weather Alert: Hastings 25 MPH Gusts Saturday, Nov 14

South-central Nebraska faces freezing temperatures, gusty Saturday winds and a significant warmup next week.

Hastings, NE · 18h

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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.

Grand Island, NE · 3d
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nebraskasbestcountry.com

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I-80 Work to begin Near Shelton

--- Nov. 13, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Nov. 16 on Interstate 80 (I 80) from reference post 290.96 to reference post 299.38, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Northwest Asphalt & Maintenance, of Thief River Falls, MN, is the contractor for this...

Grand Island, NE · 23h

KSNB Local4

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Railside Christmas tree has arrived

Local4's Lonny Walton speaks with Happy Brush owner Jackie Bowen about the events happening in Railside for the holidays.

Grand Island, NE · 1d

KSNB Local4

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Downtown Grand Island antique shops take part in annual Antique Christmas Walk

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.(KSNB) — Antique shops in downtown Grand Island are taking part in the annual Antique Christmas Walk, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday. Several shops will leave their doors open until about 10 p.m., according to organizers. The event is meant to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Grand Island, NE · 7h

KSNB Local4

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Hall County commissioner spends 12 hours on courthouse roof to raise money for new flag

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Commissioner Gary Quandt spent 12 hours on the roof of the courthouse in Grand Island, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., to help raise $16,000 for a new flag for veteran-owned MRL Crane Service. Flag hangs from crane. The company has a giant...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

foxnebraska.com

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Twin Rivers in session despite credible threat

Twin Rivers Public Schools said school is in session as normal on Thursday following a credible threat. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said Wednesday night, the district was made aware of a potential threat against the school in Genoa and notified law enforcement. Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the threat was...

Genoa, NE · 1d

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Nebraska county election offices still receiving late mail-in ballots

In the week since the general election, 50 ballots have not been counted at the Lancaster County Election Commission. And they won’t be, since they arrived at the commission’s office after the close of polls on Election Day. “They have to be in our custody,” Lancaster County Election...

Lancaster County, NE · 2d

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New cancer screening blood test, new genetic test available through Mary Lanning Healthcare

HASTINGS – A new cancer screening test that has gained national attention, plus a genetic testing opportunity, will be available starting November 2. The Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings and Grand Island, plus Hastings Family Care, are offering the Galleri® Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test. This test uses bloodwork to detect the presence of more than 50 types of cancer. If a cancer signal is found in the blood, the test can often pinpoint its origin in the body to help the care team develop next steps for treatment or additional testing.

Hastings, NE · 3d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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Jimmy Reed will be G.I.’s next mayor, per unofficial results

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 · 2d

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Ansley fifth grader among seven finalists for Nebraska Kid Governor

ANSLEY, Neb.— Ryan Olson, a fifth grader at Ansley Public School, is one of seven students statewide selected as a finalist for Nebraska’s Kid Governor program. The civic education program gives students an opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about government and advocate for issues they are passionate about.

Nebraska · 1d

KSNB Local4

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Grand Island YMCA opens 5 new spaces for members

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) — The YMCA in Grand Island celebrated five new and renovated spaces Thursday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce. “We had a special grand opening for five new areas we added,” said President and...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Colorado blue spruce becomes new Christmas tree at Amur Plaza

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.(KSNB) — A Colorado blue spruce removed from a Grand Island resident’s yard Thursday is the new Christmas tree at Amur Plaza in downtown Grand Island. The tree was taken from Mike Larson’s yard and transported to Amur Plaza. It will serve as the centerpiece of this year’s Railside Christmas Celebration, set for Nov. 20.

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Northwest: Dinkelman, Schroeder, and Anderson Sign To Play College Sports

(Grand Island, NE) - On Wednesday morning at Northwest High School, Becca Dinkelman (Softball - Creighton), Sam Schroeder (Baseball - Creighton), and Nasya Anderson (Volleyball - Concordia signed their letters of intent to play college sports. Dinkelman just wrapped up her final season with the Vikings, who participated in the...

Grand Island, NE · 2d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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G.I. Public Schools launches new ‘Community Academy’ program

GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island Public Schools is inviting community members and parents to apply for a new program to discover the behind-the-scenes work in their public schools. The newly launched Grand Island Public Schools Community Academy is a free, five-month program designed to strengthen ties between GIPS and...

Grand Island, NE · 1d