Category Archives: KGFW News
Firework shows around tri-cities rescheduled
Inclement weather caused the rescheduling of a number of area fireworks displays on Tuesday. The Grand Island celebration at Fonner Park and the Hastings celebration at Brickyard Park are schedule for...
Jul 05, 2023 Louis. K / Unsplash
BCSO participating in national speeding prevention campaign
The Buffalo County Sheriff's office is participating in the National Speeding Prevention High-Visibility Enforcement Mobilization. A selective traffic enforcement grant from the Nebraska Department of...
Jul 05, 2023 why kei / Unsplash
Firework Clean up
The City of Kearney encourages residents to properly dispose of fireworks debris following private and public 4th of July celebrations. It is recommended to let used fireworks sit for several minutes ...
Jul 05, 2023 Brina Blum / Unsplash
Several transported for minor injuries from two-vehicle accident
Several people were transported for minor injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Axtell Monday. According to the Kearney County Sheriff's Office, at 11:05 a.m. deputies responded to an accident ...
Jul 05, 2023
KGFW News Update 7-5-23
10 individuals were sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Axtell. A Kearney Woman was sentenced on methamphetamine charges. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is participating in t...
Jul 05, 2023
United Way Annual Freedom Fest
The United Way of the Kearney Area is celebrating their Annual Freedom Fest today. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Viaero Center. Food vendors include Candy Clouds, Rolling Snack Bar, Bud...
Jul 03, 2023 Chris / CC
Troopers and dispatchers work overtime this holiday weekend
Nebraska State Patrol Troopers will be on road to ensure safe driving and assisting motorists this holiday weekend. "Nebraska communities are full of awesome Fourth of July celebrations, and we want e...
Jul 03, 2023
New Nebraska acting U.S. District Attorney selected
Career prosecutor Susan T. Lehr has been named the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska to take over following the retirement of Interim United States Attorney Steven A. Russell....
Jun 30, 2023 Mike Licht / CC
Several State Officials react to SCOTUS ruling on student debt
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administrations student loan forgiveness plan today. On Friday, SCOTUS blocked the Biden administrations plan in favor of several states who challenged the administ...
Jun 30, 2023 Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash
Independence Day Holiday Refuse Collection Changes
City of Kearney Sanitation Division announces that due to the upcoming Independence Day holiday on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the following changes will be in effect for the sanitation collection system a...
Jun 30, 2023 Alachua County