A post meant to highlight Nebraska students who notched perfect ACT scores reignited around so-called brain drain from the state — and raised alarm for some free speech advocates.
🎧 The latest episode of Behind the Headlines looks at efforts to reduce PFAS in drinking water.
The Grand Island city council has approved the revisions to the city code regarding chickens at the meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
Applications were submitted by Matthew Boyle, Grady Erickson and Martin Klein, all of Grand Island; John Icenogle and Stacy Nonhof, both of Kearney, and Bryan McQuay of Alma.
The Grand Island City Council discuss altering the city code to allow for three to eight hens on any residential lot, and up to 24 chickens per acre.
The lawn was mowed on Wednesday, said Alex Bullington of the Omaha-based White Lotus Group. The grass had originally been scheduled to be cut on Saturday.
In early 2020, ownership of the property was transferred to Omaha-based White Lotus Group and its agency, the HELP Foundation.
The Grand Island City Council approved amendments to the salary ordinance and looked at changes to the city’s organizational structure.
"Our hands are kind of tied with what the state's doing right now. I feel so sorry for these people," Commissioner Gary Quandt said.
Davis Design officials have appeared before commissioners numerous times. But they met recently with judges, clerks and other personnel in an attempt to refine plans to meet the county's needs.
Organizers expect at least 1,000 guests to gather under a giant rainbow arch in the park, with hundreds taking part in the march.
The 108th Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2023.
🎧 Reporter Karen Robinson-Jacobs discusses the racial makeup of police departments in relation to the communities they serve.
During a round table discussion at Siouxland Christian, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott says he’d like to see education savings accounts and other “school choice” programs grow. Scott’s in the midst of his first campaign tour through Iowa since declaring his candidacy for the 2024 presidential…
Redevelopment plan for the land south of 13th Street, behind old K-mart building, approved on April 25. The plan will build more residential housing units and extend Claude road.
Take a look at the scene in the Rotunda after a bill seeking to ban abortions in Nebraska after six weeks fails to advance.
Four men, including Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo, have been federally indicted in connection with alleged fraudulent activity involving the Latino Peace Officers Association and PACE.
Rob Jeffreys, Nebraska's new corrections director, spoke Wednesday about his experience with building new prisons and creating a reentry system to help inmates transition back to the community.
More than 350 people gathered for at Boulder Flatts Wednesday for the inaugural Inspire Grand Island awards, hosted by The Independent. The ceremony celebrated women leaders in a variety of arenas – from teacher to business leader, student to health care worker. Nominators put forth a total …
While keeping its options open, the Hall County Commission decided Tuesday to have architectural plans drawn for a freestanding judicial center in Hall County.
A brief applause broke out from the crowd when the board unanimously voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the policy.
Gov. Jim Pillen named Carolyn Bosn as the replacement for state Sen. Suzanne Geist's District 25 seat on the Nebraska Legislature Thursday afternoon.
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The Grand Island City Council approved redevelopment plans for the CRA area 31 on Tuesday, March 28. Amendments for redevelopment plans to CRA area 34 were also approved.
Eric Garcia-Mendez, Kendall Bartling and Joseline Reyna are among those who will be saluted for their efforts to "build a more modern and robust democracy in the Cornhusker State."
Legacy 34, a 90-unit apartment complex, is the first phase the planned 200-acre Prairie District.
Commissioners Scott Sorensen and Pam Lancaster said they were uncomfortable with the board receiving only one bid.
Three former police officers have filed claims with the city, alleging the police chief made false comments to news outlets regarding why they were fired.
After the project is built, the intersection won't exactly involve five points. The points will be rounded.
The intersection will be closed for the duration of construction, scheduled to last 105 working days. The work is expected to conclude around Sept. 15.
After extended discussion, the Grand Island City Council approved a request to increase the posted salary for the public works director/city engineer position.