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I-80 Work to begin Near Shelton
Nov 13, 2026 / NDOT
Nov. 13, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) Weather permitting, work will begin Nov. 16 on Interstate 80 (I 80), from reference post 283.70 to referen...
Nebraska Joins FTC and 16 States in Securing $63 Million Settlement with Family Dollar Stores in Price Transparency Win for Consumers
Nov 13, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Family Dollar Stores agreed to a $63 million settlement with Nebraska, the Federal Trade Commission, and 16 other states to resolve allegations tha...
Fire Department to Conduct Training Burn on Monday
Nov 13, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Neb.—The city of Grand Island Fire Department announces a live-fire training will be held Monday, November 16 at the residence ...
GICC Extends Superintendent's Contract
Nov 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Grand Island Central Catholic Superintendent Jordan Engle has earned a three year contract extension. Engle has overseen remodeling in virtually ev...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 13, 2026 / HPD
November 13th 2026Reported Offenses: On November 12, 2026, a 20-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of South Lincoln Aven...
Nebraska, FTC, and Partnering States Sue Covetrus Inc. and MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. to Prevent Anticompetitive Acquisition
Nov 13, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Nebraska joined the Federal Trade Commission alongside Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North ...
New Grand Island Fire Recruits to Complete Ceremonial Ruck to City Hall
Nov 13, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Fire Department's five newest Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic recruits will complete a ceremonial ruck to Cit...
GI Police Report
Nov 13, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 11/13/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity Raises $133,091 at Mr. Habitat 2026
Nov 13, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity raised $133,091 during its Mr. Habitat fundraising event held Friday, November 6,...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $183.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Rent-to-Own Finance Company Acima Digital, LLC
Nov 13, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a $183.5 million multistate settlement with Acima Digital, LLC, and its parent company, Aci...
Nominees Forwarded to Gov. Pillen for Consideration in the 11th Judicial District
Nov 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District provided the following four names...
GICC Prepares for The Knight
Nov 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Grand Island Central Catholic has its next big fundraiser, The Knight, next Friday. Principal Jordan Engle gives a preview.
GISH Hosts Islander Experience Next Month
Nov 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Grand Island Senior High will have a chance to introduce middle schoolers to the next level during the Islander Experience December sixth. Ca...
GIMS Show Next Week
Nov 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Orion Walsh will perform next week for the Grand Island Music Series at 7pm Thursday at College Park. LJ McCormick gave a preview.
Willie Skala receives 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award
Nov 12, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com/Carol Bryant
GRAND ISLAND – Willie Skala of Grand Island received the 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award Nov. 10 for his work on starting the Hall County Hi...
AG Hilgers Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Hims and Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Nov 12, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Nebraska has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four other states in a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims and Hers. The FTC recent...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 12, 2026 / HPD
November 12th 2026Reported Offenses: On November 11, 2026, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a minor in possession in the 1100 block of Wes...
GI Police Report
Nov 12, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 11/12/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Good Samaritan Named One of Nebraska’s Top 3 Hospitals for Critical Care
Nov 12, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY, Neb. – CHI Health Good Samaritan has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s top three hospitals for critical care according to t...
Hastings College introduces Kyla Habrock as director of the Doerr Center for Civic Engagement
Nov 11, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – What does it look like when academic theory meets real-world community needs? For Hastings College and the city of Has...
Gary Quandt Returns to the Top of the Hall County Court House
Nov 11, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Hall County Commissioner Gary Quandt returned to the top of the Hall County Courthouse to honor veterans. He encourages donations to the Hall Count...
CCC Salutes Veterans
Nov 11, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Barry Horner, Central Community College Veterans Affairs Coordinator, discussed the options for military personnel and veterans.
Hastings Police Report
Nov 11, 2026 / HPD
Reported Offenses: On November 10, 2026, a 72-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1500 block of Westwood Terrace. On Novembe...
High costs inhibit Nebraskans from seeking healthcare, poll shows
Nov 11, 2026 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 11, 2026 — Most rural Nebraskans report having health insurance coverage and a personal doctor. However, for some hig...
Hall County Releases Unofficial Final Vote Totals
Nov 11, 2026 / Tracy Overstreet
Voters who did not bring their ID to the polling place had until 5 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) to bring their ID to the election office to have t...