Category Archives: KGFW News
Lyons man arrested following standoff
A Lyons man was arrested Saturday evening following a standoff with the Nebraska State Patrol. According to the NSP, at 5:20 p.m. Saturday the Lyons Police Department and Burt County Sheriff's office ...
Feb 27, 2023
KGFW News Update 2-27-23
Hamilton County authorities are investigating a suspected homicide. A man who barricaded himself inside a Grand Island church and vandalized a newspaper office has been charged. Troopers arrested a Li...
Feb 27, 2023
Monday Lane Closure on Hwy 30 from 2nd Avenue to 1st Avenue
The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces a water main repair will take place near the right turn lane of eastbound Hwy 30 (E. 25th Street) from 2nd Avenue to 1st Avenue requiring closure. Th...
Feb 24, 2023 Sandy Millar / Unsplash
UNK's Delta Tau Delta gets top recognitions at national conference
KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Theta Kappa Chapter of Delta Tau Delta received a pair of major awards at the recent Western Plains Division Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Th...
Feb 24, 2023 UNK’s Delta Tau Delta fraternity was recognized during the recent Western Plains Division Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Courtesy photo)
CCC to Offer Eight-Week Courses
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Central Community College is offering selected eight-week online courses that begin on March 13. The available courses are American History, Business Communication, Personal Finan...
Feb 24, 2023
KGFW News Update 2-24-23
A North Platte teacher has been arrested for alleged sexual assault of a student. After 4 days, the Boil water notice in the village of Kenesaw has been lifted. It's the start of The Knights of Columb...
Feb 24, 2023
Four Dawson County businesses fail alcohol compliance checks
Four Dawson county businesses failed alcohol compliance checks. On Friday afternoon and evening, investigators with the Nebraska State patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Dawson County In to...
Feb 23, 2023 CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash
North Platte women sentenced for methamphetamine charges
A North Platte woman faces three years imprisonment for drug trafficking. On Wednesday in federal court, Catherine Gibson, 45, of North Platte was sentenced to 46 months imprisonment for her role in a...
Feb 23, 2023 Bill Oxford / Unsplash
U11-14 Boys & Girls Soccer Recreational League
The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the U11-14 Boys and Girls Recreational Soccer League. This program will focus on skill development, building player confidenc...
Feb 23, 2023
Grand Island police detain man that barricaded in church
Grand Island Police detained a man who barricaded himself inside a church with knives Thursday morning. On Thursday Grand Island Police responded to a report about a break-in at 9 a.m. at St. Stephen ...
Feb 23, 2023