Central Nebraska

The man whose actions forced Kenesaw residents to shelter-in-place for several hours Saturday is now in the Behavioral Services Unit at Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings.

A five-alarm fire erupted at JBS in Grand Island Sunday night.

GI Fire said an electrical issue with the window air conditioning unit is what caused the fire.

The Grand Island Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual Alzheimer’s Walk at Suck’s Lake on Sunday but this time it was in-person.

Avoid the area near 3rd and Jefferson as crews battle overnight fire.

Community members gathered out at the Duncan Field in Hastings Saturday afternoon to remember those who had fallen during the incident.

More than 80 people participated in a stair-climb where they walked up and down 110 flights of stairs — each flight representing the amount of stairs that were inside of the World Trade Center towers.

The order was issued early Saturday morning after a man was seen walking around Kenesaw with a rifle.

The order was issued early Saturday morning after a man was seen walking around Kenesaw with a rifle.

More than 400 students in the area took a field trip to Hastings Museum Friday to learn more about the historical day.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KFD) is hosting a stair climb at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Foster Field on Saturday.

CHI Health Good Samaritan is taking their advanced trauma department to a whole new level because in just a couple weeks it’s new emergency center will be opening up.

A man who authorities say drove in the wrong lane of two different highways may now face as many as six felony charges in Merrick County.

Hastings Symphony Orchestra to perform for the first time in over a year.

The project will feature a new pathway that will allow museum-goers to get an up-close look at the historical statues out front. Another big piece to the project is an outdoor classroom, which schools will be able to come and learn at.

The project included a new workout facility, a new aquatics center, an early childhood learning center, a turf field house, an outdoor fitness area and more.

A new pickleball court just opened up at the veterans sports complex in Grand Island, the second one ever built besides the one at Stolley Park.

A nationwide food shortage is not only affecting restaurants and grocery store shelves but it’s also impacting Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS).

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today in Grand Island and the surrounding area.

The property tax levy was set at 9.1824 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, down from 9.2000 cents in 2020-21.

The health department is reporting 340 cases of COVID-19 within its seven-county district between September 1 to September 7.

The partnership agreement opens the door for cultural exchange programs that allow Lopers to study or teach in Nicaragua and bring UNI students and faculty to Kearney.

Hastings College esports team was planned to start up in fall 2021 as a competitive club. The club was later to be transformed into a varsity team the following academic year.

The sixth annual event brought out more than 200 art students from 37 high schools across Nebraska.

Hastings Fire and Rescue will pay tribute to victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks at Duncan Field on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.

SHDHD Executive Director Michele Bever reported Tuesday evening that COVID-19 positive case reports more than doubled last week compared to the previous week.

A virtual ribbon cutting is taking place this week for the $15.6 million Emergency Center and Entrance at Good Samaritan hospital in Kearney.

Troopers discovered 75 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law.

The incident came to police's attention following a referral from the Department of Health and Human Services.

MLH was put into lockdown for a few hours Tuesday following threats made over the phone.