Procedure key to response to rail hazmat emergency

19 May 2012, 9:52 pm

Trains are an integral part of the Nebraska landscape. Here in Grand Island, two major railroad lines have track going through the community, with thousands of cars passing through town daily, carrying the freight of the nation.... Read More »

Grand Island store is a bird lover’s delight

19 May 2012, 8:52 pm

For area bird lovers, a new store has opened in Grand Island that provides equipment, accessories and expert advice for both the backyard bird feeder and bird watchers.... Read More »

Firefighters learn better procedures on handling a hazardous materials emergency

19 May 2012, 5:37 pm

Trains are an integral part of the Nebraska landscape. Here in Grand Island, two major railroad lines have track going through the community, with thousands of cars passing through town daily, carrying the freight of the nation.... Read More »

No surprise: 2012 so far warmest on record

19 May 2012, 1:50 am

GRAND ISLAND — It shouldn’t come as a surprise to central Nebraskans who have been sweating for the last two months, but the first 137 days of 2012 — Jan. 1 through May 16 — were the warmest start for... Read More »

Rolling Thunder coming to G.I. Saturday

18 May 2012, 9:38 pm

Nebraska Rolling Thunder will be roaring into Grand Island at about 4 p.m. today.... Read More »

Rolling Thunder coming to G.I. today

18 May 2012, 7:37 pm

Nebraska Rolling Thunder will be roaring into Grand Island at about 4 p.m. today.... Read More »

Nebraska-filmed movie may cause emotional reaction

18 May 2012, 3:53 pm

A movie filmed in Ravenna will have its world premiere at the Grand Theatre in Grand Island and the film’s writer said it may get a little emotional in the theater.... Read More »

Standing Bear author coming to Grand Island

18 May 2012, 3:52 pm

The author of this year’s One Book, One Nebraska book will be in Grand Island June 13 to talk about his book and its subject, Chief Standing Bear.... Read More »

Titan of industry shows gratitude to former guidance counselor

10 May 2012, 5:22 pm

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - What a reunion today in Fargo between a student and high school counselor who made a difference in his life, almost 50 years ago. Bob Hamblet retired from the Fargo School 25 years ago, a long-time counselor and principal. Before that Bob was a guidance counselor in Grand Islan... Read More »

Hornady Sponsors Zombie 3-Gun Match: “Zombies in the Heartland - Pandemic 2012”

8 May 2012, 1:20 am

A 3-gun "zombie" themed shooting competition sponsored by Hornady Manufacturing and the Nebraska National Guard will be held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 30 through July 1, 2012. (PRWeb May 08, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5... Read More »