Grand Island man arrested after police standoff involving DHHS child custody case

A child is in protective custody and the father behind bars after an hours long police standoff in Grand Island Wednesday afternoon.

August 28, 2025Updated: August 28, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Grand Island man arrested after police standoff involving DHHS child custody case

Regional

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

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Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

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Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

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First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

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State

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation

Nearly block-long mural taking shape in Valentine

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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