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GILT Presents Fall Show, 'Now and Then'
Oct 6, 2026 / Jeannee Mueller Fossberg
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 Grand Island Little Theatre announces the first show of the 2026-2027 season, the romantic comed...
Trump Visits GI
Oct 6, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Click for stories on the presidential visit. President Donald Trump speaks at Midterm Rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to boost campaigns for Re...
Former Guardian Convicted of Multiple Felonies in Medicaid Fraud Case
Oct 6, 2026 / Su
A former court-appointed guardian has been convicted of one felony count of theft and 22 counts of financial exploitation, after stealing more than...
Restrictive/open burn permits available October 5 – October 23, 2026; open burn period October 11 – October 24.
Oct 6, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Neb.—The city of Grand Island Fire Department announces the fall/restrictive open burn period will occur from Sund...
Hope Harbor to Break Ground on Lighthouse Apartments
Oct 6, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE — Hope Harbor, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Lighthouse Apartments on October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at ...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 6, 2026 / HPD
October 5th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 4, 2026, a 17-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft that occurred August 2026 in the 1800 bloc...
Public Invited to Learn More About the Broadwell Avenue Viaduct Project
Oct 5, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island (City) is proposing to construct a grade-separated viaduct that would carry Broadwell Avenue ov...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Oct 5, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Hall County Commissioners meet Tuesday at 9am. Board Chair Ron Peterson gives a preview.
President to Visit GI Today
Oct 5, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Click below for several stories regarding the presidential visit to GI. Information for ticket holders and others: What you need to know about Pre...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 5, 2026 / HPD
October 4th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 3, 2026, a 26-year-old Hastings resident reported operating a vehicle to avoid arrest, obstruction o...
City of Hastings Outlines Campaign Regulations
Oct 3, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
As the election season approaches for local, state, and federal elections, the City of Hastings would like to provide candidates and their supporte...
Project Connect Approaching Later This Month
Oct 2, 2026 / Molly Clark
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Project Connect 2026 will take place on Thursday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Cen...
Several Events Coming to Grand Island
Oct 2, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Brad Mellema of GI Tourism highlights the upcoming events.
Troopers Ready as Husker Gameday Returns to Lincoln
Oct 2, 2026 / NSP
October 2, 2026 (Lincoln, NEB.) — The Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium after last week’s road win and troopers will ...
Hastings College announces Together Tuesday giving day for Oct. 6
Oct 2, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will host its annual Together Tuesday giving day on Oct. 6, inviting alumni, parents, faculty, staff ...
Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska
Oct 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency for southeast Nebraska in the aftermath of heavy rain and severe flooding. Record...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 2, 2026 / HPD
October 2nd 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On October 1, 2026, a 15-year-old Hastings resident was cited for minor in possession of a ...
GI Police Report
Oct 2, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/02/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...
Shortlist for 2027 One Book One Nebraska Announced
Oct 2, 2026 / Tessa Timperley
What book will all Nebraskans be encouraged to read in 2027? We will all find out on November 14th at the Nebraska Celebration of Books (N.COB) lit...
Nebraska, FTC Secure Pesticide Price Protections in Corteva Antitrust Case
Oct 2, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers settled crop protection litigation against Corteva, Inc. for $35 million. Nebraska, in partnership with the ...
Hastings College Theatre to present Sean O'Casey’s classic masterpiece ‘The Plough and the Stars’
Oct 2, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Set in a Dublin tenement during the tumultuous backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Hastings College Theatre produc...
Heartland United Way ready to provide holiday assistance
Oct 2, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (October 1, 2026) Struggling families in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counites can now request holiday assistance. Re...
Heartland United Way announces 2027 funding opportunity
Oct 2, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (October 1, 2026) Heartland United Way is now welcoming inquiries from nonprofit organizations interested in becoming a Unit...
Nebraska Farmers Union PAC Announces General Election Endorsements
Oct 2, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – NEBFARMPAC, the political action committee of Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska’s second largest general farm organization...
Project Access York Moves Forward Following Bid Opening
Oct 2, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
Oct. 1, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced that bids were opened for Project Access York,...