Category Archives: KGFW News
Suspect arrested following homicide, standoff in Broken Bow
BROKEN BOW, Neb. – The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a man after a brief standoff in Broken Bow following a homicide in rural Custer County Saturday evening. At approximately 6:30...
Jul 13, 2020
Kearney man arrested for driving under the influence with child in vehicle
KEARNEY, Neb. – (KGFW) A Kearney man was arrested Wednesday night for driving under the influence (DUI) while a child was in the vehicle. 31-year-old Isaiah Walsh was pulled over by Kearney Poli...
Jul 10, 2020
ATM found near Exeter farmer's pond could have ties to Buffalo County
EXETER, Neb. – (KGFW) An ATM found in a farmer’s pond near Exeter could be linked to Buffalo County. Fillmore County Sheriff Bill Burgess says the farmer discovered the ATM last Friday in ...
Jul 10, 2020
Kearney Public Library offers virtual Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium program
KEARNEY, Neb. – The following is from the Kearney Public Library: “Join us online Monday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. for a special Zoom classroom event where we look for dragons and unicorns at ...
Jul 09, 2020
City of Minden declares water warning for residents
MINDEN, Neb. – The City of Minden has issued a Stage 2: Water Warning and will continue until otherwise notified. A staggered lawn watering system will be imposed. Those with “Even numbere...
Jul 09, 2020
COVID-19 Update 7/9/20: GIPS unveils back to school plan
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KGFW) – Grand Island Public Schools plans to teach most students in-person this Fall. KSNB Local 4 News reports the District unveiled three models yesterday. One has most stu...
Jul 09, 2020
Governor Ricketts Cuts Ribbon on New Home in Holdrege Constructed with Rural Workforce Housing Funds
HOLDREGE, Neb. – Governor Pete Ricketts attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new home in Holdrege constructed, in part, through a grant from the Rural Workforce Ho...
Jul 08, 2020
Go Big GIVE Goal Breaking Year Raising $1,007,671
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The following is from the Heartland United Way: “The Heartland United Way and Greater Grand Island Community Foundation hosted the 7th annual Go Big GIVE event on Tues...
Jul 08, 2020
Troopers arrest 16 impaired drivers during 4th of July weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (NSP) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) removed 16 impaired drivers from the road during the weekend surrounding Independence Day. During the enforcement effort, whic...
Jul 08, 2020
“Building for Tomorrow” Applications Now Online
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Kearney Area Community Foundation (KACF) "Building for Tomorrow" (BFT) fund is transitioning from paper grant applications to an online system called Kaleidoscope. This new softwar...
Jul 07, 2020