A spokeswoman for the restaurant chain confirmed Wednesday that Grand Island is in Chick-fil-A's plans.
Commissioners are considering a project that would cost about $40 million, but they have different predictions about how much an addition to the Hall County Courthouse would cost taxpayers.
Earlier this month, someone broke into a mausoleum at Grand Island Cemetery and stole a vase and two urns, the latter of which contained ashes.
Northwest girls golf is the recipient of six brand new sets of Callaway golf clubs, six Sun Mountain push carts and will also receive PGA Professional instruction courtesy of PGA REACH Nebraska’s Clubs FORE Youth Program.
"I had two hours with Doug Kristensen. He talked about UNK, the boxes in his office, the people he's met, his family. He reminded me of my father."
Ahead of his 25th season at Nebraska, John Cook has a new contract, which includes a retention bonus he plans to use on a horse.
"Seemed like a match made in heaven, and a job (Trev) Alberts would hold for many years. But then, suddenly, it was over."
Severe weather is possible in Nebraska on Wednesday.
"Stately processions, black robes, somber music, meaningless speeches — all of these traditional elements announce and celebrate the accomplishments of students."
Paris dominated by tourists from around the world.
Hear Grand Island kicks off on Friday. Check that out and more in the calendar.
Meet the 22 athletes named to the 2024 All-Nebraska soccer team.
Photos from Capital Heights Swim Club pool in Grand Island.
Two of four suspects were arrested after a man said he was robbed while sleeping in a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning.
Veterans and families attend the Memorial Day celebration at Stuhr Museum on Monday, May 27. The Public Exercises in Railroad Town began at 2 p.m.
The officiant of the wedding reported the suspect showed up to the wedding intoxicated and threatened to kill him.
The community remembers former U.S. military officers at the 45th Annual Memorial Day Services at the Hall County Veterans Park on Monday, May 27.
The southbound lane of Custer Avenue from Capital Avenue to State Street will be closed starting early this week, according to the city.
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Leftovers can be a great late-night snack, next day lunch, or even be used to make a quick meal for your hungry family. Take precautions with leftovers to make sure your family is eating safe food.
Check out what's going on in the Grand Island area.
Home Federal wins two in Hastings on SaturdayHASTINGS – The Home Federal legion baseball team grabbed two wins in the Hastings Tournament on Saturday.
Nebraska high school coaches and athletic administrators understand why the Huskers are set to play at home on a Friday night. Doesn’t mean they like it.
If something is going on in your life that is causing stress, Dr. Barton Goldsmith suggests some things you can do to lower your tension level and help you cope.
The last part of May means one thing at the Grand Island Public Library: It's time for the summer reading program to kick into high gear!
On issues from taxes to immigration, Trump and Biden agree on essentially nothing. Yet, they embraced similar approaches on trade.
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Conditions are increasingly favorable for damaging thunderstorms for the coming few hours
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a judge's decision to order a 14-year-old Grand Island boy to pay $2,500 in restitution over his attorney's argument.
U-Save bounces back against Overton following close loss to McCook.
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The Boxer was locked inside a parked Honda Accord sedan. An animal control officer noted the dog showed signs of heat distress such as panting, drooling and lying down.
Democrats have identified two Omaha-area legislative races "the best opportunities to check the MAGA agenda" in Nebraska this year, ushering the races into the national spotlight.
Meet Nebraska's best speller: Sarah Fernandes is representing the state this week in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In last year's bee, she tied for 10th place.
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
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Four-star guard McKenzie Mathurin, Nebraska women's basketball's lone 2025 commit, has opted to re-open her recruitment.
Take a look at our preview and picks for the 2024 Men's College World Series as the regionals get set to begin this week.
A former Nebraska star who earned All-American honors in 2021 is heading to the major leagues after the Atlanta Braves called him up Tuesday.
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A woman berated Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce's wife, for not taking a photo with her over the weekend in Sea Isle City, according to a video circulating on social media.
“They’re absolutely fantastic. It was a very small family wedding, and the bride looked gorgeous, and Jake is happy as can be. And yeah, it’s true.”