Category Archives: KGFW News
Cottonmill Park Swim Lake to Open
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Cottonmill Park Swim Lake is scheduled to open on Wednesday, June 24. Patrons should observe all rules as posted on site. Adult supervision is recommended. The swim lake is o...
Jun 23, 2020
Two in custody after vehicle strikes patrol unite, flees
OMAHA, Neb. – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested one person and located a missing juvenile following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska. The incident occurred Saturday, at ap...
Jun 22, 2020
“Pay it Sideways” Fund Provides $24,000 in Grants
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Pay it Sideways Fund, at the Kearney Area Community Foundation has recently granted $24,000 for local nonprofits in the Kearney area. The fund was established in April by Mar...
Jun 18, 2020
UNK plans Cope Stadium outdoor commencement for July 31
KEARNEY, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Kearney's combined 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31. To support COVID-19 directed health response, it ...
Jun 18, 2020
Omaha Woman Arrested After Shooting on I-80
COZAD, Neb. – Nebraska State Patrol Investigators have arrested an Omaha woman following a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 80 near Cozad. At approximately 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 17...
Jun 18, 2020
The Big Rock Summer Tour cancels all shows in 2020
Country Music artists are full steam ahead for the Nebraska State Fair GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (NSF) - The Big Rock Summer Tour, including performers RATT, Skid Row, and Quiet Riot, have canceled all shows...
Jun 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update 6/18/20: City of Kearney essentially reopens Monday
KEARNEY, Neb. (KGFW) – With continued easing of coronavirus restrictions, the Buffalo County Fair has announced that it will now conduct in-person 4-H events. Husker Harvest Days announced yeste...
Jun 18, 2020
North Platte man arrested after road rage hit and run
MCCOOK, Neb. (NSP) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), with assistance from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Hayes County Sheriff's Office, and Frontier County Sheriff's Offi...
Jun 18, 2020
NSP investigating death on I-80 near Cozad
COZAD, Neb. (NSP) – The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon on Interstate 80 near Cozad. At approximately 3:15 p.m., troopers responded to mile marker...
Jun 18, 2020
Harmon and Centennial Swimming Pools Scheduled to Open
KEARNEY, Neb. – Harmon and Centennial Swimming Pools are scheduled to open on Monday, June 22. The pools will be open for public swimming from 1:00-5:00pm and 6:30-8:30pm, Monday thru Friday, an...
Jun 17, 2020