Balloons took to the air Friday during Old West Balloon Fest and the U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship. A second ...

Angel Vega's defense attorney says his client tried to be a peacemaker during the July 5 assault that led to Matthew Bishop's ...

The Nebraska Supreme Court’s three-day 2026 summer tour covered 600 miles and 16 courthouses, coinciding with Nebraska Trial ...

Secretary of State Bob Evnen said Brett Lindstrom submitted 5,765 signatures, and the secretary's office validated 3,358. A ...

Seven active and retired firefighters cited concerns over a Trump administration policy and the effects of U.S. Forest ...

While the Police Department will continue to provide animal control in Grand Island, the Humane Society gave six months' ...

Beginning on Friday, Aug. 7, The Grand Island Independent staff is listing 100 area athletes to watch in the upcoming fall ...

Nebraska Trial Court Week 2026 honored trial court judges, clerks, reporters and staff, with a celebration in Custer County ...

Paul H. Mader, a member of the Northwest Public Schools board, has been arrested on charges that he committed burglary in Alma in May.

Lincoln police are still investigating a no-bid emergency contract between the Department of Economic Development and a contractor Gov. Pillen… Two children from Ogallala were found unresponsive in ...

Winds of 75 to 80 mph knocked out power and leveled trees early Thursday morning in Greeley and Valley counties, including the towns of Scotia, Arcadia and North Loup.

Kiko's Cantina, which opened in February of 2023, has closed. A "For Rent" sign is in the window of the business, located on the corner of West Third and Pine streets.