The Twins will return to Target Field with a 4 ½-game lead in the Central Division, the largest division lead in the American League. In their past two games, they gave up just one run to the hot-hitting Philadelphia Phillies in one of baseball's best hitters' ballparks, as Pablo López and Sonny Gray combined for 12 shutout innings. Those became two of the most impressive outings from the best ...
The award-winning products from Wahoo Locker — including the infamous Wahoo Wiener — are now available at Wine, Beer and Spirits at 1111 Allen Drive in Grand Island.
The "Norm Sodomka Husker Party in the Park for Veterans" is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Ashley Park.
Adults 65 and older need a mix of aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and balance activities each week to keep their bodies strong. Regular physica…
Pools are closing. Schools are starting. Summer is winding down but there is still plenty to do around the area.
A CUT ABOVE
AURORA — A ceremony Friday morning broke ground for a $20 million plant that will be built on the south side of Aurora, along Highway 14 and n…
GILTNER — Billie L. Foulk, 66, of Giltner, Nebraska, passed away, August 9, 2023, at Kearney Regional Medical Center.
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CHAPMAN — The Chapman United Methodist Church, 301 Ninth St., will host a brats and chili dog supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, in t…
The monthly drive-thru mobile food pantry in Grand Island is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, at College Park; enter on Tech Drive.
New Life Community Church plans Saturday concertNew Life Community Church, 301 W. Second St., has scheduled a Christian concert from 2 to 3:30…
GRAIN PRICES
Independent reporter Jeff Bahr is dealing with squadron of strange-looking UFOs has touched down on my lawn. At least that's what they look like.
Ongoing
If polka music is your thing, this is your lucky week: Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons will be playing Saturday in Aurora and Thursday, Aug. 17, at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island.
In an effort to help eco-conscious consumers, a Geneva nonprofit is ramping up its rollout of street-side, free-access public refrigerators that restaurateurs, home cooks and others can use to give away food that’s about to go bad.
Even though some area students are heading back to school this week, there are still plenty of summer activities to keep you busy.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A roundup of ag-related meetings and learning opportunities.
The commission approved the motion on a 3-0 vote. The members of the board are Jordan Foltz, Dennis Wadsworth and Joe Leslie.
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