Grand Island man arrested for felony child abuse after student protest

Incident occurred during walkout near West Lawn Elementary School

February 17, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

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Regional

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center prepares for Trump rally

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center prepares for Trump rally

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

St. Paul Police Department merges with Howard County Sheriff’s Office

St. Paul Police Department merges with Howard County Sheriff’s Office

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

Fly-in breakfast helps support youth aviation programs in Norfolk

Texas man accused of sexually exploiting more than 50 children online

Sidney Police Department to host Homemade Explosives Awareness, Response Training

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

Norfolk Fire shows off station upgrades during Fire Prevention Month

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

Sports

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Huskers dominate second half, pull away from Maryland for 48-23 win

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

Trojans Trounce Braves To Stay Perfect

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer