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2026 Nebraska VR Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards
Oct 6, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Four Nebraska VR partners received awards at the Nebraska State Capitol for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability...
Montgomery Gentry to Perform on December 12
Oct 6, 2026 / Spencer Schubert
Grand Island, Neb. – Country music fans in Grand Island and throughout Central Nebraska will have the opportunity to experience one of countr...
Smoking A Major Trigger in Home Fires
Oct 6, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Michelle Halpine of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed Fire Prevention Month and the role smoking plays in house f...
CNHS Features Clyde
Oct 6, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought Clyde, a Pointer, German Wirehaired/Mix for adoption.
Hope Harbor to Break Ground on Lighthouse Apartments
Oct 6, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with Kendra Lutz and Ashlynn Muhlbach. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND, NE — Hope Harbor, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremo...
Stuhr Museum Plans Several Events
Oct 6, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Karen Hurst gave a preview of the October events at Stuhr Museum.
GI Police Report
Oct 6, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/06/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Attorney General Hilgers Files Suit Against TP-Link as Part of Ongoing Fight to Protect Nebraskans from Exploitation by the Chinese Communist Party
Oct 6, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against TP-Link Systems Inc. for exposing Nebraska consumers to the risk of exploitat...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 6, 2026 / HPD
October 6th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 5, 2026, an 18-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 300 block of Cooper Ci...
Child Enticement Investigation Leads to Arrest in North Platte
Oct 6, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 6, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have concluded a months-long child enticement inves...
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...
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 ...