Local News
Supply Chain Disruptions Push Rural Mainstreet Index Lower Ag Equipment Dealers Under Financial Stress
Oct 22, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
October 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall reading fell below growth neutral for the fifth time in the past six months.&nb...
Walnut Middle School Hosting Anne Frank Exhibit
Oct 22, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Walnut Principal Selena Lukasiewicz, and students Jamie Ramirez-Gamero, Sophia Flores-Palma, and Jose Olivas-Erives. A...
Grand Island Public Library Launches Blackstone Unlimited Audio: A Breakthrough in Library Audiobook Access
Oct 22, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, NE | October 21, 2026 — Blackstone Publishing proudly announces that Grand Island Public library has launched Blackstone Unlimi...
CDHD Focuses on HIV Treatment
Oct 21, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Central District Health Department Health Educator Jay Chamul discussed HIV prevention and treatment.
GI United Veterans Club Hosts Veterans Day Day Breakfast
Oct 21, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Billie Herron and Mike Ponte discussed the annual Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by the Grand Island United Veterans Club.
GI YMCA Hosts Fundraising Golf Tourney this Weekend
Oct 21, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Chad Knight of the Grand Island YMCA discusses a scramble this weekend at Jack Rabbit Run.
Prevention Project Features Harm Reduction
Oct 21, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
The Prevention Project, a part of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, is focusing on opioid harm reduction.
Red Ribbon Week Returns Across the Midwest Campaign Champions Prevention to Advance a Fentanyl Free America
Oct 21, 2026 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division is joining with millions of community members across the nation ...
Nebraska Properties New to the National Register of Historic Places in 2026 Expands to 12
Oct 21, 2026 / Allan Urlis
Lincoln, NE - 10/21/2026 - Two Nebraska properties are new additions to the National Register of Historic Places. Last month the Thomas Sanley Hou...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 21, 2026 / HPD
October 21st 2026Reported Offenses: On October 20, 2026, a 70-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud in the 3200 block of Osborne Drive West. ...
Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance
Oct 21, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
LINCOLN--Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with ...
GI Police Report
Oct 21, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/21/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...
“Shine for Gold” GIPS Middle School Volleyball Triangular Raises $1,200 for Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Oct 21, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The annual middle school volleyball G-I Showdown triangular took on a profound meaning this year as Barr, Walnut, and W...
Nebraska Cooperative Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame
Oct 21, 2026 / Adam Feser
KEARNEY, NE--The 81st Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Cooperative Council will be held on Wednesday, November 18th will be the induction of two indi...
Pumpkin Compost Collection is returning to Hastings
Oct 20, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings is once again partnering with Conservation Nebraska and SmartSoil on a pumpkin compost collection initiative. A roll-of...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 20, 2026 / HPD
October 20th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 19, 2026, a 29-year-old Hastings resident reported harassment in the 2700 block of West 2nd Street....
Project Connect to Bring Free Essential Services to Grand Island Residents on Thursday
Oct 20, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with Ashlynn Muhlbach. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Project Connect will return to Grand Island on Thursday, October ...
Grace Foundation Features Cosmic Clays
Oct 20, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Samantha Moss of the Grace Foundation discussed the first ever glow in the dark trap shoot Saturday at Heartland Public Shooting Park.
Central Nebraska Humane Society Features Wally
Oct 20, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought Wally for adoption.
GI Music Series Performance Set for This Weekend
Oct 20, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
LJ McCormick discussed the next Grand Island Music Series event, Cuban Missile Crisis, Sunday at 2pm at College Park. Get details www.gimusicseries...
GI Police Report
Oct 20, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/20/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Nebraska Unemployment Rate Steady
Oct 20, 2026 / NDOL
State Unemployment RateNebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for September 2026 is 2.9 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged...
Stache Bash Coming Saturday
Oct 20, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Members of the Hastings Firefighters Association Local Union 675 invite the public to participate in the Sixth Annual Stache Bash. This year&rsquo...
Andy Interrupted Coming to Hastings Museum
Oct 20, 2026 / Press Release
HASTINGS, Neb., — Thirty-five years after the mysterious death of one of Hastings’ most unforgettable local celebrities, the Hastings M...
Tri City Food Fight Returns
Oct 20, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb., — The Tri-City Food Fight is returning November 1 through December 31 for its 18th annual competition, bringing together...