Horse racing will be back up and running at Fonner Park in February, but in order for people to observe the races, officials are changing things up in order to comply with state and local ordinances.
Nearly two weeks into the new year, local health departments are reporting a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases after a big decrease at the end of the year.
Two years ago, 200 cattle were found dead on an Exeter man’s feedlot. Now he’s going to prison for trying to sell cattle he didn’t own and for cruelty to animals.
It’s been four days since millions of Americans watched a pro-Trump mob invade the U.S. Capital, and this rebellion is what sparked several churches in Hastings to get together on Sunday to host a prayer vigil for peace and hope over the nation.
Ambassadors of Kindness is back with another program to cheer up foster kids, this time they’re mailing books and coloring kits to keep them busy during the pandemic.
The pandemic has been tough in many ways, some have left marriages and others have even lost loved ones. Destiny Church in Grand Island has two programs they are opening up to the community to find support.
Six million people in the United States are being stalked every single year and with domestic violence on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, this type of harassment might be happening more than you think.
As the vaccine continues to roll out across Nebraska, the Central District Health Department is gearing for the next phase of people eligible for the shot.
In an effort to reduce the use of lethal force, the Kearney Police Department has a new simulation to help them train for their calls out in the field.
Grand Island airport and city officials have to choose an airline to provide federally subsidized Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Central Nebraska Regional Airport.
The Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity is asking for empty beer and soda cans. The annual Cans for Habitat drive is more important to them this year than ever.
CHI Health has vaccinated nearly half of its total workforce, and soon they will be giving the second round of doses to their employees to complete the immunity process.
The Nebraska Court of Appeals Tuesday denied an appeal from a Hastings man who was sentenced for robbery in connection with the September 2017 shooting death of Jose Hansen.
JBS USA is once again helping out the Grand Island community as part of their Hometown Strong Initiative. This time around, They donated $10,000 to the Central District Health department to develop a new campaign to debunk COVID-19 myths.
The Central District Health department is still in phase one of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but they’re edging closer to phase two faster than other parts of the state.
A married couple from Grand Island faces felony charges for an armed robbery at a Kearney convenience store and are suspects in another convenience store robbery the next day in Grand Island.
According to the New York Post, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions, and this harsh reality is why so many people who want to read more never do. The Grand Island Public Library has tips on how people can avoid the same fate in 2021.
Many people may want to get fit and change their lifestyle in 2021, but this can be hard for those who are too afraid to workout at the gym because of COVID-19.
2020 has been a year full of ups and downs, and however tempting it may be to go out and to bring in the new year, the Central District Health Department urges everyone to stay home.
