A total of 88 sixth grade students in Grand Island used community pride and forward thinking to write a 400-word essay.
Crime allegedly committed on May 7.
Nine of Matt Rhule's 11 seasons as a head coach have included Sean Padden. Padden hasn't served as an on-field assistant for the coach, but rather a troubleshooter.
The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation proudly announced the remarkable results of its 21st annual "Add it Up to Opportunity!" campaign on Monday, May 13.
Central City/Centura baseball fell 4-2 to Malcolm, the defending state champs.
"I wanted to like the new Ryan Gosling film, 'The Fall Guy.' I really wanted to like it."
Book challenges can come from community members, parents or activists. In western North Carolina, some school boards saw those challenges come from school board candidates and school board members themselves.
Hall County will have new public defender for first time since 1990.
Mount Michael Benedictine ends Adams Central's season
Central City/Centura eliminates Douglas County West to stay alive at state baseball
This week's Grand Island Independent All-Area leaders
St. Paul claims C-4 district title; Doniphan-Trumbull finishes second, GICC takes third
A few photos as residents hit the polls today.
Surrounded by students — past and present — fellow educators, parents of students, members of the PTO and more, Cedar Hollow principal Scott Mazour celebrated his retirement.
In an historically uncertain era of major-college sports, the skills new athletic director Troy Dannen learned during his unorthodox rise will come in handy at Nebraska.
Farm damage from the April 26 tornado outbreak appears to be widespread. “I almost don’t know where to start with stuff,” farmer Scott Saunders said. "It's really, really hard."
McKeon: "If we don't focus on our faith, family and forgiveness, we can never build a community ... I am Daniel in the lion's den. I'm here to tame the lion."
Greg Sharpe is the voice that follows Husker fans to all corners of this state and he's told them that despite pancreatic cancer, he has Aug. 31 circled as motivation.
Area state track preview: Nebraska Christian girls to be in hunt for Class D title
Trailing 9-6, Lincoln Christian scored four runs in the sixth to win its second game in a row at the state baseball tournament.
Hinken signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in front of family and friends on Monday.
Police say suspect received stolen property and resisted arrest.
Molly Quick of Waukee, Iowa, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a spokesman for the Nebraska State Patrol.
Flavia Nagatani honed her basic wrestling skills battling boys.
58-year-old walked home with 5-year-old boy.
Driver licensing office will move south next year.
Talking with people whom you don’t know is a skill that most anyone can develop. Just remember that most people enjoy talking about the good parts of their lives, so keep it positive.
Thanks to grant funding from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE-Region 4, and the 2023 ARPA Youth Grant for Excellence, the Grand Island Public Library now have 10 science kits available for check out.
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Nebraska's longest-serving state senator, Ernie Chambers, could have a tough battle ahead of him in his quest to return to the Nebraska Legislature and oust incumbent Sen. Terrell McKinney.
Incumbent Rep. Don Bacon held off populist challenger Dan Frei in the Republican primary for Nebraska’s 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Osage County town of Barnsdall took a direct hit from a large tornado Monday night, initial reports indicate.
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
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D-line coach Terrance Knighton will make $425,000 in 2024 while linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek will make $300,000 in 2024.
Check out the results for Monday's districts for Nebraska high school boys golf.
The tournament's top seed keeps humming along, as Malcolm defeated Central City/Centura behind a Maddox Meyer's strong pitching performance.
The No. 2-ranked Americans are set for Volleyball Nations League in Brazil, and former Huskers, including Jordan Larson, are on the roster.
The curtains eventually fall on every popular television program. Sure, "The Simpsons" is still going strong at 35 seasons, but that's the exception rather than the rule.
Jennifer Narramore, owner and co-founder of Tornado Talk, and her team have been sharing tornado survival stories from the last 70 years.
The option for shoppers to donate money as you pay at the checkout has become a regular occurrence, but should you use the opportunity to share the wealth?
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.
As the summer months approach, many homeowners are looking to transform their backyards into personal resort-style oases inspired by their travels. With the right design elements and high-quality brands, you can create a luxurious and relaxing space perfect for entertaining guests or unwinding after a long day. Here’s a guide to turning your backyard into […]
Ashley Kyle Miller moved to New York City to jumpstart her dancing career, where she performed in many off-Broadway and regional productions, rolling her ankle occasionally along the way.
