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Hall County one of 22 counties eligible for USDA emergency loans
Uninsured farm and ranch families feel health care costs pinch
LYONS -- A new report released this week by the Access Project found that farm and ranch operators, like many self-employed Americans, cannot afford the cost of health insurance offered to small business owners. While family farmers and ranchers are insured at a rate higher than the general population, still 10 percent was uninsured or had an uninsured family member at some time during the previous year.
Corn producers launch 'Sustaining Innovation' campaign
LINCOLN -- Building off a campaign conducted in Washington, D.C., by several state corn organizations, the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association have launched a campaign in Nebraska to promote some of the positive aspects of farming today.
ISU researcher optimistic about agriculture's future
Despite some of the doom-and-gloom scenarios concerning climate change, the food vs. fuel debate, high input costs and others problems, an Iowa State University researcher is optimistic about agriculture's future.
State cattle group opposes mandatory ID program
Dwindling support for a National Animal Identification System (NAIS) has one Nebraska livestock organization calling on state livestock producers to reject the idea of making the program mandatory.
Listening session on Animal Identification System planned in Omaha
As the Nebraska Department of Agriculture continues to trace the locations of cattle in the ongoing bovine tuberculosis case, U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., is commending the U.S. Department of Agriculture for choosing Omaha for a National Animal Identification System listening session.
Johanns critical of EPA biofuel regulations
Proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations tieing U.S. biofuel production to world crop production is being criticized by U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb.
Sports competitions grow as piece of the local economic pie
People like to visit Grand Island.
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Nebraska Wesleyan awards degrees
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Band of Angels drive stands at just under $97,000
Central Catholic has raised $96,600 as part of its Crusader Band of Angels fund drive, said Karen Robison, executive director of the Central Catholic Development Foundation.
Pride on display in combined Phillips Festival, 4th of July parade
PHILLIPS - Patriotism and town pride mixed Saturday when townspeople and visitors combined their Fourth of July celebrations with the annual Phillips Festival.
Holding down the fort: With cuts imminent, group works to revive Fort Hartsuff
ELYRIA -- As staff and service cutbacks go into effect at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park this week, a local group is beginning to ramp up its efforts to keep the park from languishing.
People come to G.I. for Fourth of July 'Tea Party'
About 125 people from around Central Nebraska gathered at Stolley Park in Grand Island to observe the Fourth of July with a tea party.
Friday evening motorcycle accident sends two to St. Francis
A Friday evening motorcycle accident near the intersection of South Locust and Cedarview Road sent two people to St. Francis Medical Center with injuries.
1,600 miles to go for Habitat -- and then another 500
Every year since 1996, Tim Dellett of Alamosa, Colo., has taken to the road on his bike traveling across America to help raise money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity.
Hastings processing plant continues workers' furlough
HASTINGS -- What was to be a two-week furlough for workers at the Premium Protein Products plant in Hastings and Lincoln has now been extended through July 15.
Heineman requests federal disaster declaration as a result of June storms
Gov. Dave Heineman is seeking a federal disaster declaration for 13 Nebraska counties, including Hamilton and Custer, due to storm and tornado damage during June.
First Central Nebraska swine flu case confirmed
Central Nebraska has its first confirmed swine flu case.
Crew works through night on stadium field
Workers for Nemaha Construction and Landscaping, which is installing artificial turf at Grand Island Senior High's Memorial Stadium, pulled an all-nighter Wednesday night and Thursday morning to install lime stabilization in the subsoil.
Two teens each face almost 70 charges
Two Grand Island teens have been charged with one felony count each of theft by receiving stolen property and one felony count each of criminal mischief, as well as 66 misdemeanor counts each of criminal mischief.
Burglars break into one fireworks stand, attempt another
One Grand Island fireworks stand was burglarized and an attempted burglary occurred at another fireworks stand in southeast Grand Island.
Karaoke Challenge: The songs folks love to hear
CENTRAL CITY - It was billed as the sixth annual Karaoke Challenge, but Thursday's contest didn't have the feel of a competition as much as a bunch of friends getting together to have a good time.
CVB to help distribute 'Welcome' signs in 12 languages
The Grand Island/Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the "Nebraska Is Home" campaign will be distributing "Welcome" signs in 12 languages in Grand Island.
The age of the children in your family plays a factor in the household budget.
Maintenance and revenue part of State Fair contract
Grand Island, Fonner Park and the Nebraska State Fair Board put a fair amount of detail into the lease agreement regarding who takes care of what and who gets what revenue when the State Fair relocates to Fonner Park in 2010.
Nabity believes G.I. population higher than census estimate
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity has his own estimate for Grand Island's population as of December 2008, and his is a lot higher than the current estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau.
G.I. sees huge one-year jump in population
Grand Island had its largest one-year gain in population so far this decade -- an increase of 935 people -- from 2007 to 2008, according to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, released Wednesday.
The Nebraska State Patrol responded Wednesday morning to a report of a dead body found at a Nebraska rest area.
Ethanol weeks away at Central City, Ord plants
CENTRAL CITY -- The sale of Central City's and Ord's ethanol plants is expected to be closed by today, and both plants are scheduled to be operating by the end of the month.
Local businesses celebrate bringing jobs back from overseas
CENTRAL CITY -- Wayne Williams' excitement was difficult to hide on Wednesday morning.
Trial set for teen driver involved in fatal traffic accident
Judge Philip Martin entered a not guilty plea Wednesday for 18-year-old Andrew Kerzmann, who was arraigned in Hall County Court on a charge of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide.
Phillips to celebrate 125th, other holiday activities planned
PHILLIPS -- The small Hamilton County town of Phillips is used to hosting two annual community events -- one modest July 3 celebration and a two-day town festival each fall.
Kansas-Nebraska water fight likely headed to court
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GI mayor: 'Give ourselves a hand' for State Fair efforts
Tracy Overstreet
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Nebraska State Patrol to focus on impaired drivers over July Fourth weekend
Motorists traveling Nebraska roadways over the long July Fourth holiday weekend can expect to see a strong Nebraska State Patrol presence.
Three fast-food restaurants broken into
Three Grand Island fast-food restaurants were broken into overnight Sunday.
Aurora fireworks stand burglarized
AURORA -- An estimated $700 in fireworks were stolen from one Aurora fireworks stand, while a break-in at another fireworks stand in Aurora did not result in any lost merchandise.
Drug case against sheriff's captain's son moves to district court
The drug case against a Hall County sheriff's captain's son was bound over today to Hall County District Court, though it may yet end up in juvenile court.
Nebraska State Patrol to focus on impaired drivers over July Fourth weekend
Motorists traveling Nebraska roadways over the long July Fourth holiday weekend can expect to see a strong Nebraska State Patrol presence.
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Marchers tout unity as Grand Island's strength
More than 400 people turned out Saturday morning for the second annual Unity Walk in Grand Island.
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Holding down the fort: With cuts imminent, group works to revive Fort Hartsuff
ELYRIA -- As staff and service cutbacks go into effect at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park this week, a local group is beginning to ramp up its efforts to keep the park from languishing.Band of Angels drive stands at just under $97,000
Central Catholic has raised $96,600 as part of its Crusader Band of Angels fund drive, said Karen Robison, executive director of the Central Catholic Development Foundation.Friday evening motorcycle accident sends two to St. Francis
A Friday evening motorcycle accident near the intersection of South Locust and Cedarview Road sent two people to St. Francis Medical Center with injuries.Pride on display in combined Phillips Festival, 4th of July parade
PHILLIPS - Patriotism and town pride mixed Saturday when townspeople and visitors combined their Fourth of July celebrations with the annual Phillips Festival.People come to G.I. for Fourth of July 'Tea Party'
About 125 people from around Central Nebraska gathered at Stolley Park in Grand Island to observe the Fourth of July with a tea party.Moving dirt next step in state fair construction
The truck traffic into Fonner Park is about to pick up as State Fair work begins.1,600 miles to go for Habitat -- and then another 500
Every year since 1996, Tim Dellett of Alamosa, Colo., has taken to the road on his bike traveling across America to help raise money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity.The family bottom line
The age of the children in your family plays a factor in the household budget.Maintenance and revenue part of State Fair contract
Grand Island, Fonner Park and the Nebraska State Fair Board put a fair amount of detail into the lease agreement regarding who takes care of what and who gets what revenue when the State Fair relocates to Fonner Park in 2010.CVB to help distribute 'Welcome' signs in 12 languages
The Grand Island/Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the "Nebraska Is Home" campaign will be distributing "Welcome" signs in 12 languages in Grand Island.Crew works through night on stadium field
Workers for Nemaha Construction and Landscaping, which is installing artificial turf at Grand Island Senior High's Memorial Stadium, pulled an all-nighter Wednesday night and Thursday morning to install lime stabilization in the subsoil.First Central Nebraska swine flu case confirmed
Central Nebraska has its first confirmed swine flu case.Heineman requests federal disaster declaration as a result of June storms
Gov. Dave Heineman is seeking a federal disaster declaration for 13 Nebraska counties, including Hamilton and Custer, due to storm and tornado damage during June.Hastings processing plant continues workers' furlough
HASTINGS -- What was to be a two-week furlough for workers at the Premium Protein Products plant in Hastings and Lincoln has now been extended through July 15.Phillips to celebrate 125th, other holiday activities planned
PHILLIPS -- The small Hamilton County town of Phillips is used to hosting two annual community events -- one modest July 3 celebration and a two-day town festival each fall.Teens face charges for criminal mischief
Two Grand Island teens have been charged with one felony count each of theft by receiving stolen property and one felony count each of criminal mischief, as well as 66 misdemeanor counts each of criminal mischief.Work goes all night on GISH's Memorial Stadium turf
Workers for Nemaha Construction and Landscaping, which is installing artificial turf at Grand Island Senior High’s Memorial Stadium, pulled an all-nighter Wednesday night and Thursday morning to install lime stabilization in the subsoil.Grand Island fireworks stand burglarized
One Grand Island fireworks stand was burglarized and an attempted burglary occurred at another fireworks stand in southeast Grand Island.City facilities close for holiday
Grand Island City Hall and many other City of Grand Island facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.State Fair naming rights spelled out
State Fair buildings at Fonner Park in Grand Island may bear corporate and commercial names in the future.Karaoke Challenge: The songs folks love to hear
CENTRAL CITY - It was billed as the sixth annual Karaoke Challenge, but Thursday's contest didn't have the feel of a competition as much as a bunch of friends getting together to have a good time.Burglars break into one fireworks stand, attempt another
One Grand Island fireworks stand was burglarized and an attempted burglary occurred at another fireworks stand in southeast Grand Island.Two teens each face almost 70 charges
Two Grand Island teens have been charged with one felony count each of theft by receiving stolen property and one felony count each of criminal mischief, as well as 66 misdemeanor counts each of criminal mischief.Nabity believes G.I. population higher than census estimate
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity has his own estimate for Grand Island's population as of December 2008, and his is a lot higher than the current estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau.Ethanol weeks away at Central City, Ord plants
CENTRAL CITY -- The sale of Central City's and Ord's ethanol plants is expected to be closed by today, and both plants are scheduled to be operating by the end of the month.Dead body found at rest area
The Nebraska State Patrol responded Wednesday morning to a report of a dead body found at a Nebraska rest area.G.I. sees huge one-year jump in population
Grand Island had its largest one-year gain in population so far this decade -- an increase of 935 people -- from 2007 to 2008, according to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, released Wednesday.CHAT LIVE AT 9:30am!
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Coordinator Lisa Willman
Click on the play button on the box to your left, and join George Ayoub in this morning's live am:gi chat. Lisa Willman, Coordinator for the State Fair Coalition will be joining us to answer your questions about the State Fair move. Chat starts at our new time of 9:30am. Take a few minutes and join the conversation.Hall County fair moves up dates, will overlap with State 4-H Horse Show
After decades as an August fair, the Hall County Fair is moving up three weeks.Trial set for teen driver involved in fatal traffic accident
Judge Philip Martin entered a not guilty plea Wednesday for 18-year-old Andrew Kerzmann, who was arraigned in Hall County Court on a charge of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide.Phillips to celebrate 125th, other holiday activities planned
PHILLIPS -- The small Hamilton County town of Phillips is used to hosting two annual community events -- one modest July 3 celebration and a two-day town festival each fall.Local businesses celebrate bringing jobs back from overseas
CENTRAL CITY -- Wayne Williams' excitement was difficult to hide on Wednesday morning.State Fair financing a done deal
Grand Island has raised all of the $8.5 million of its local share toward the $42 million State Fair relocation budget and will meet today's July 1 certification of the same to the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services.GI mayor: 'Give ourselves a hand' for State Fair efforts
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