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Hall County Department of Corrections Director Todd Bahensky said it has been difficult to keep up with the rise in juveniles staying at their facility.

CHI Health St. Francis received a $10,000 donation from the Hallelujah Foundation to help patients with critically ill newborns. Founders, Seth and Sara Yount created the foundation in honor of their daughter Halle who passed away at 23 days old from an unknown genetic variant.

Temperatures will crossover the 90 degree threshold on Wednesday with peak heating slated for the weekend.

A Madison County woman is facing charges after police accused her of assisting a minor in carrying out an illegal abortion, then improperly disposing of the remains.

The Grand Island Public Schools foundation received an estate gift from the late Bessie Frith.

A Nebraska man was arrested after he allegedly fled from deputies in Jackson County, Kansas Monday night.

GIPD Captain Jim Duering said information obtained from another investigation led to a search warrant being served at the home in the 200 block of South Sycamore Street.

In total, 11 outbuildings and two homes were destroyed.

Kearney Public Schools has expanded the job responsibilities of Ryan Hogue, KHS Activities Director, and Assistant Principal, to include middle school activities.

The land is located just west of the 911/Emergency Management Center near 13th and North Road.

A Grand Island teenager accused of victimizing five young girls pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 21 sex crimes with which he is charged in adult court.

Nearly 800 RVs will converge on the Lancaster Event Center, Aug. 24-27.

The Nebraska State Patrol says a 57-year-old man is dead following a family dispute in Morrill County.

Two 17-year-old boys face felony charges as adults after shots were fired at Grand Island Police officers Friday.

A long-awaited program to reduce the distraction caused by trains in downtown Hastings may get underway next spring.

Heat begins to return back to the area.

The team will play its first scheduled home games at Hastings College and Grand Island Senior High.

Loods like another beautiful day Tuesday with upper 80s to low 90s for highs and little humidity. But the heat returns for the weekend.

The app provides access to the latest HPS news, weekly lunch menus at each school, a district calendar and contact information for all of the district buildings — all at the touch of the fingertips.

Governor Pete Ricketts and Treasurer John Murante Monday recognized the importance of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program for individuals with disabilities and their families by declaring August #AbleToSave month.

Governor Pete Ricketts announced on Monday that the Nebraska State Legislature does not have enough votes to amend current abortion laws, and will not be calling a special session.

A judge has set bail at $5 million for a man suspected of killing four people in the small northeast Nebraska town of Laurel last week.

A group of juveniles kept Grand Island Police busy following two incidents over the weekend.

The victim was identified as Wayne E. Mathias, 79, of Augusta, Kansas.

Hastings Aquacourt is closing early for the first time due to a staffing shortage that has plagued their ability to be fully operational in all parts the entire summer.

Grand Island Public Library is hosting its first ever Community Art Show; the field is comprised of individuals that are 18 years-old and up. The library host a kids and teen art contest, and are expanding that to adults now. All forms and variety of art were submitted.

Warren Buffett’s company reported a $43.76 billion loss in the second quarter as the paper value of its investments plummeted.

It was a hot one out in Grand Island as kite lovers tried to take their creations to the skies for the second annual Kite Festival.

In 1872 Kenesaw, Nebraska was born, fast forward 150 years and the village is continuing to celebrate its heritage.

The first-ever Doniphan Music Festival was on Saturday.