Category Archives: KGFW News
KGFW News Update 6-28-23
A fatal single-vehicle accident north of Kearney occurred Tuesday afternoon. The City of Grand Island now has a city administrator. Fort Kearney State Recreation Area will allow fireworks this Fourth ...
Jun 28, 2023
42 High School Cadets Train Like Troopers at Junior Law Academy
Numerous high school students had the opportunity to experience training like a trooper last week. Last week 42 high school students participated in the 53rd Junior Law Academy at the Nebraska State T...
Jun 27, 2023 Boys Jr Law Courtesy of NSP
Man arrested for assaulting another man with a pitchfork
A man has been arrested for assaulting another with a pitchfork in Grand Island. 37-year-old Alayn Perez was arrested for second-degree assault, and use of a weapon to commit a felony. At around Noon ...
Jun 27, 2023 Ken Hawkins / CC
Nebraska to receive more than $400 million in funding for broadband
Nebraska is set to receive more than $400 million in federal funding to help close gaps in broadband coverage across the state. The millions of dollars are part of a $42.45 billion plan to be distribu...
Jun 27, 2023 Richard Patterson / CC
U.S. Attorney Steven A. Russell announces retirement
United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska Steven A. Russell announced his retirement after 37 years of service. Throughout his career in office U.S. Attorney Steven A. Russell handled a wide...
Jun 27, 2023 Mike Licht / CC
Ukrainian nationals can now apply for state ID and license
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced Ukrainian nationals can now apply for driver licenses and state identification cards as authorized by the Nebraska Legislature. Governor Jim Pillen ...
Jun 27, 2023 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
KGFW News Update 6/27/23
Grand Island firefighters responded to a fire at the same trailer home twice over the weekend. Numerous high school students had the opportunity to experience training like a trooper last week. A Nebr...
Jun 27, 2023
Inmate dies in Reception and Treatment Center
Over the weekend, an inmate died at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln. Floyd Martin, 88, passed away while incarcerated at the facility. Martin began his sentence in 2008 for second-degree...
Jun 26, 2023 Markus Winkler / Unsplash
Five Buffalo County businesses fail alcohol checks
Five Buffalo County businesses failed alcohol compliance checks. The Nebraska State Patrol and Kearney Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks on 69 total businesses in Buffalo County Ju...
Jun 26, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
KPS meal program for 2023-24 School Year
Kearney Public Schools announces open registration for the Free and Reduced Meal Program for the 2023-2024 school year. The program, in alignment with the National School Lunch Program, aims to provid...
Jun 26, 2023