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Grand Island News

Local news for Grand Island, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday | Action 3 News

Troopers Busy Seizing 345 Pounds of Pot Over Long Weekend

Nebraska State Patrol troopers seized about 345 pounds of marijuana during three separate traffic stops over the July 4th weekend.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Sarpy County, NE

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Gothenburg Times

Husker hardball

University of Nebraska volunteer assistant coach Nate Thompson shows the 66 participants in Thursday's Husker baseball camp how to properly grasp the ball to throw it.

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Related Topix: Curtis, NE, Gothenburg, NE

Wed Jul 02, 2008

KHGI

Hall County Residents Asked to Share Water Damage Stories

The following is a press release from the City of Grand Island: Grand Island, Neb.- In an effort to fully assess the damages sustained by Hall County residents from the heavy rainfalls in the recent weeks, and ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Nebraska approves more fireworks types

Fireworks distributor Marv Kohler of Grand Island says fireworks prices are up about 10 to 12 percent.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

KHGI

Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival

The Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival is a nonprofit organization evolving out of the Saengerfest,-a celebration of the German heritage of Grand Island.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

McCook Daily Gazette

City sales tax up half-cent Tuesday

The half-cent McCook city sales tax will go into effect Tuesday, July 1. But don't worry about the grocery bill.

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Related Topix: McCook, NE, North Platte, NE, Holdrege, NE

Wed Jun 25, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

State 4-H Horse Expo slated for July

The best rated young riders at the six 4-H District Horse Shows in Nebraska will meet July 13-17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island for the 2008 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition.

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KTIC

Grand Island man wins $200,000 playing Powerball

David Kokenge claimed his prize Friday, and plans to use the money to pay bills and possibly take a trip to California.

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Related Topix: Lottery

Tue Jun 24, 2008

KHGI

Signs of Discontent Grow Against Grand Island Mayor

As the rain-soaked grass grows, the landscape sprouts signs of discontent against leadership at Grand Island City Hall.

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

KTIC

State treasurer offering free financial seminar

Osborn says that current turmoil in the economy makes it more important than ever for Nebraska families to take better control of their household finances.

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Related Topix: Johnson, NE, Personal Finance, Retirement

Sat Jun 21, 2008

KLKN-TV Lincoln

Channel 8 Eyewitness News Weather

Hi 85 F Lo 59 F TODAY... partly cloudy, a slight chance of afternoon t-storms, highs in the mid 80s, winds NNE 5-10 mph.

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Related Topix: Aurora, NE, Hastings, NE, O'neill, NE, Weather

Thu Jun 19, 2008

North Platte Bulletin

Opinion: Platte River recovery agreement is no good

The Platte River The Platte River signing should not be savored, and for farmers, its ramifications will be devastating.

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Related Topix: Gibbon, NE, Agriculture, Science, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Osborne, Opinion

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Hays Daily News

Jay Stoddard Eds: For use with BC-NE-Stoddar ...

OCCUPATION: Owner of Jay C. Stoddard Enterprises. AGE: 78. Born Feb. 12, 1930. RESIDENCE: Grand Island, Neb.

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Sun Jun 15, 2008

Nebraska State Patrol

Grand Island Surprise Truck Inspection Results

The Nebraska State Patrol conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Grand Island.

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Related Topix: Surprise, NE, Nebraska

Fri Jun 13, 2008

KHGI

Disinfecting Water Wells

The following is a press release from City of Grand Island: If a well has tested positive for coliform or other bacterial contamination, a simple and relatively inexpensive procedure known as "shock ...

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science

Wed Jun 11, 2008

The Papillion Times

Kalkowski: Plan is to stay with NU

Despite being selected by Tampa Bay last week in the major league draft, Grand Island Home Federal pitcher Kash Kalkowski said his immediate plan is to carry through on his commitment to play at Nebraska.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

Beatrice Daily Sun

Neb. organizers don't expect success for 3 petition drives

Organizers of three Nebraska petition drives say they likely won't gather enough signatures to get their issues on the November ballot, and another petition group is just getting started.

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Related Topix: Elkhorn, NE, Gretna, NE, Waterloo, NE, Valley, NE

Mon Jun 09, 2008

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Island Air drops federal contract to serve Midwest

Island Air on Tuesday said it was dropping a two-year, $14 million federal contract to provide air service to several rural Midwest communities.

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Sun Jun 08, 2008

Beatrice Daily Sun

Woman withdraws protection order against Grand Island mayor

A Grand Island woman who filed a protection order against Hastings Mayor Matt Rossen has withdrawn it, saying their conflict has been resolved.

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Related Topix: Hastings, NE, Hall County, NE

Sat Jun 07, 2008

NSSF

First-Time Shooters Pack Classes

First-timers take their "First Shots" Saturday in Nebraska. N . . . One day, one range, 72 potential new shooters.

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