Category Archives: KGFW News
Gov. Pillen and NDCS Dir. Jeffreys announce new prison
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joined Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Rob Jeffreys in announcing the location of the state's new 1,512-bed facility. The 305-acre prop...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 21, 2023
State Fair loads up schedule with lots of fun, free entertainment
Fairgoers will find magic, music, science and high-flying stunts - free to enjoy - all over the grounds of the Nebraska State Fair. "We want to give our guests not only variety but also value," said R...
State Fair Aug 21, 2023 Courtesy of Nebraska State Fair
Governor Pillen Announces Workforce Working Group
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has announced the membership of a new working group that will examine workforce issues in Nebraska. "In Nebraska, we are facing a workforce shortage. Our unemployment...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 21, 2023 Jim Bowen / CC
The World Theater presents Pee Wee's Big Adventure in honor of Paul Reubens
The World Theatre in Kearney presents "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" tonight. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. and free of cost. The showing is in honor of actor of Paul Reubens recent passing July 30, 2023. The W...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 17, 2023 GR Stocks / Unsplash
Bullriders, bullfighters to stir up the dirt at Nebraska State Fair
There will be bull and plenty of it in two fan-pleasing, action-packed events at this year's Nebraska State Fair. Admission to both events is limited, so enthusiasts will need to buy their tickets in ...
Nebraska State Fair Aug 17, 2023
Troopers locate 147 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
GRAND ISLAND - Troopers located 147 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Wednesday. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, on Wednesday just past noon a Dodge Ram pulling a U-Haul Trailer was se...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 17, 2023
KGFW News Update 8-17-23
A fatal car-tractor collision occurred in Merrick County Tuesday. A horse in Dawson county tested positive for West Nile Virus. BD, is relocated 100 jobs from it's Holdrege plant. Three University of ...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 17, 2023
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Maui Wildfires in Hawaii
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the deadly wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Flags are t...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 16, 2023 Aaron Burden / Unsplash
KGFW News Update 8/16/23
On Tuesday a price tag for a new Hall County Courthouse was unveiled. A new CEO of The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has been selected. In a recent report, 23 crash fatalities were ...
Alex Salmon Aug 16, 2023
Five vehicle thefts in Grand Island over the weekend
Several vehicle thefts happened over the weekend in Grand Island. According to Grand Island Police, officers responded to five reported vehicle thefts between Saturday and in early hours Monday. On Sa...
Elizabeth Macias Aug 15, 2023
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