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Bigfoot Conference attracts people from all over state, outside the US

Despite the controversy surrounding Bigfoot and nonbelievers, the Bigfoot Conference is back for another year.

CHI Health St. Francis hosts donor remembrance ceremony, unveils new donor memorial wall

Severe weather outbreak in eastern Nebraska, Friday afternoon

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on $30+ million addition

The hospital broke ground on a new addition valued at more than $30 million.

Central Nebraska sees decent rainfall Thursday; more rain, severe storms possible Friday night

According to the Hastings National Weather Center, as much as 5.23 inches of rain fell in Wood River, and 17 cities/villages saw more than three inches of rain.

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT unit arrests suspect in Milford

Incident ends with the arrest of suspect, who allegedly resisted

Grand Island Crime Stoppers raises $32,000 for Officer Marcello memorial trip to Washington D.C.

A community in Central Nebraska has come together and helped finance a trip to the US capital to commemorate one of its own.

Queen City Development cuts ribbon on new affordable housing units in Hastings

Two new 3-bed and 2.5-bath affordable housing units are ready to be occupied in downtown Hastings.

GIPS says Seedling Mile won’t offer kindergarten, students will attend Stolley Park instead

An incoming class of kindergarten students at a Grand Island elementary school will be moved to a different school next academic year.

$23,000 in gold, 900,000 Thai Baht stolen from Grand Island home, police say

Police in central Nebraska are investigating a burglary where tens of thousands of gold and Thai currency were stolen.

Bill Hitesman: Hastings Mayoral Candidate Profile

Bill Hitesman is a former college President and is campaigning to become the next Hastings Mayor.

Kearney City Council appoints Brenda Jensen as city manager

The interim city manager in Kearney is now stepping into the role on a permanent basis.

Grand Island names new city treasurer/finance director

The city of Grand Island has a new treasurer/finance director.

Central Community College esports team wins national title

In just its second year as a program, the Raiders esports team is bringing home a championship title.

Grand Island Public Schools Foundation awards $415,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024

A central Nebraska high school is helping dozens of its students with college expenses.

'Denim Day' promotes awareness of sexual violence nationwide

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month, and advocacy groups are asking people to wear denim to show support of sexual violence victims.

Separate crashes in Buffalo County construction zone leave one dead, others injured

A section of Interstate 80 in Buffalo County was closed for several hours on Sunday following two separate crashes, including one fatality.

'Agitated for greatness' UNK Football looking forward to 2024 season after annual spring game

"I'm excited where we're at, but I'm not satisfied, I'm still agitated for greatness," - UNK Football Coach Ryan Held after their annual spring game Friday night.

CHI Health St. Francis selects Kansas City hospital leader as new president

The largest hospital in Grand Island is turning to the leader of a four-hospital region in Kansas City as its new president.