Category Archives: KGFW News
KGFW News Update 1-23-22
The Nebraska State Fair announced this year's theme title. The Kearney Police Department will be receiving vintage-designed badges to celebrate Kearney's Sesquicentennial. Central Community College is...
Jan 23, 2023
Fatal crash in rural Nance County Tuesday
Nance County Sheriff's Office and several agencies responded to a fatal fiery crash that killed one person in rural Nance County Tuesday. According to a press release from the Nance County Sheriff's O...
Jan 20, 2023
Troopers Respond to Over 400 Weather-Related Incidents
Nebraska State Troopers responded to more than 400 weather-related incidents over the last two days as snow and ice accumulated across Nebraska. Between Wednesday and Thursday, troopers responded to 4...
Jan 20, 2023
I-80 from Grand Island to Wyoming border is now open
Interstate 80 from Grand Island to the Wyoming border is now open. The Nebraska Department of Transportation made the announcement Thursday evening. Highway 30 from Elm Creek to Ogallala is also now o...
Jan 20, 2023 Viktor Bystrov / Unsplash
Downtown Snow Removal Operations
The City of Kearney Street Division announces that a Parking Ban has been declared for the Downtown area of the City of Kearney. Parking is prohibited between the hours of MIDNIGHT and 6:00 A.M.on Sat...
Jan 20, 2023
KGFW News Update 1-20-23
A fatal crash killed one person in Nance County Tuesday. Prosecutors in northeastern Nebraska are seeking the death penalty for a man charged in the killings of four people last summer. Union Pacific'...
Jan 20, 2023
Test for Radon this January for Radon Awareness month
January is Radon awareness month and the perfect time to get your home tested for Radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, usually found in the bedrock and soil homes sit atop. Radon is ...
Jan 19, 2023 K-State Research and Extension / CC
UPDATE: Snow Emergency & Residential Street Snow Removal Operations
The City of Kearney Street Division announces that snow removal operations have been continuous since the onset of the storm. All highways, 4-lane arterial roadways, major collectors, and Emergency Sn...
Jan 19, 2023
Refuse collection change due to winter storm
Due to the snow emergency, the following changes with be in effect for the Kearney Area Solid Agency Landfill, and refuse collection. Residential Trash and Recycling Collection schedule change: Tuesda...
Jan 19, 2023 Kinga Lopatin / Unsplash
Death penalty sought for man charged in Nebraska killings
Prosecutors in northeastern Nebraska are seeking the death penalty for a man charged in the killings of four people last summer in the small town of Laurel. Assistant Nebraska Attorney General Corey O...
Jan 19, 2023 Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash