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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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Kearney Entrepreneur Opens Drive-Through Mexican Carry-Out After 3 A.M. Kitchen Shifts

Veronica Piñon is up making tamales and breakfast burritos before most of Kearney wakes up, and now she has a second storefront to fill with them. On Oct. 1, she opened Piñon Market Grab-n-Go, a drive-through Mexican carry-out at the corner of West 24th Street and Central Avenue, a new venture that supplements the market she has run since 2021.

Kearney, NE · 3d
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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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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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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

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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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An NCTA Connection, Passed From Father To Daughter

For Alizabeth Nielsen, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was a familiar place long before she arrived as a student. She had visited campus with her dad, Anson, for alumni activities, met people who helped shape his college experience, and heard stories about basketball games, friendships and learning by doing. Somewhere along the way, his college became the place she could picture her own future.

Minden, NE · 1d

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New apartment complex approved for Kearney

KEARNEY, Neb. -- Looking to address a housing shortage, the Kearney City Council approved the platting and construction for a new apartment building. The city holding a public hearing on the proposition to make an area bordering the Good Life District in the south part of town a 59-unit complex. It will be built north of the 3rd Street intersection with 11th Avenue.

Kearney, NE · 3d

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Good Samaritan Named One of Nebraska’s Top 3 Hospitals for Critical Care

KEARNEY, Neb. – CHI Health Good Samaritan has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s top three hospitals for critical care according to the Healthgrades 2027 Specialty State Rankings. The prestigious distinction reflects a long-standing commitment to delivering superior patient outcomes across key specialty areas. Good Samaritan also ranked...

Kearney, NE · 1d

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National signing day sees two DI athletes out of Hastings

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Adams Central’s Kowen Rader and Hastings High’s Sophia Reynolds both signed to continue their athletic careers at Division I schools. Radar announced his decision to pitch at the University of Nebraska back in October 2025, but made it official on Wednesday. Reynolds signed on...

Hastings, NE · 1d

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Hastings City Council to hold special meeting on Heartland Pet Connection, shelter deal

Hastings, Neb — The Hastings City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential agreement between Heartland Pet Connection and a city animal shelter. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday. It comes after four city council members signed a request to have the matter placed on an agenda at a special meeting.

Hastings, NE · 11h

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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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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

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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

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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

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Kearney City Council approves of new apartment building

KEARNEY, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - The Kearney City Council approved of a new apartment building this week. This according to News Channel Nebraska. The building is to be constructed on the intersection of 3rd Street and 11th Avenue, bordering the Good Life District. Because the complex will have 59...

Kearney, NE · 1d

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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 · 8h

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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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Cars From 1900 Onward Line The Floors At This Nebraska Museum Holding Over 100 Restored Vehicles

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has loaned his own custom cars to a museum right off the interstate. That alone made me do a double take. Rock royalty and Nebraska car culture make a surprising team. The Hetfield rides are only one row in a collection of more than 200 vehicles....

Kearney, NE · 1d