Grand Island News

A Grand Island paramedic is recovering from a nearly fatal spider bite.

KXKT-FM Omaha - Tue Aug 19

J.J. Wohlers was bitten earlier this month by the highly venomous black widow spider.

Columbus Surprise Truck Inspection Results

Nebraska State Patrol - Tue Aug 19

The Nebraska State Patrol conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in Columbus.

Body Found in Central Nebraska

KOLN-TV Lincoln - Tue Aug 19

Authorities in central Nebraska say a body has been found in a secluded area near the Hall-Howard County line.

G.I. Convenience Store Robbed in Broad Daylight

KHGI - Mon Aug 18

A man robbed Byco convenience store at 1222 S. Locust St. by gunpoint Sunday afternoon.

Energy Research Center Eyed For Fairgrounds

WOWT-TV Omaha - Sun Aug 17

Plans are in motion for the fairgrounds in Lincoln once the Nebraska State Fair moves to Grand Island in 2010.

Grand Island Welcomes a Hundred New Teachers

KHGI - Sat Aug 16

She's not just a face in the crowd. Katrina Johansen's one of more than a hundred new teachers at Grand Island Public Schools.

State Fair Move Progress

KOLN-TV Lincoln - Sat Aug 16

The Nebraska State Fair is nearly here, but state officials are already thinking about the 2010 event.

Police Arrest Another Suspect in Double Homicide Case

KOLN-TV Lincoln - Thu Aug 14

Another arrest has been made in the crime spree that ended in the death of a Lancaster County couple.

Family arrives for weekend

Gazette-Bulletin - Wed Aug 13

I went to Marion Thursday morning for physical therapy, did some shopping, and visited Maude Gaines and Shelly Harper in the afternoon.

Guard Chopper Makes Emergency Landing in Pasture

KOLN-TV Lincoln - Wed Aug 13

A Nebraska Army National Guard helicopter flying to Wyoming has made an emergency landing in a pasture in central Nebraska because of a warning light.