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

New Surgeon joins CHI Health Good Samaritan

New Surgeon joins CHI Health Good Samaritan

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

National Night Out returns to Kearney Tuesday

National Night Out returns to Kearney Tuesday

Hastings First Responders Welcome Community for National Night Out

Hastings First Responders Welcome Community for National Night Out

Cyclospora Cases Confirmed in Hastings

Cyclospora Cases Confirmed in Hastings

Small town bar raises a glass to the village of Hordville

Small town bar raises a glass to the village of Hordville

State

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

PPHD Board of Health adopts swimming pool inspection regs

More than 1,300 T-shirts in Rushville park spark reflection on Declaration of Independence

PPHD Board of Health to conduct pool inspections

Colorado man arrested in connection to February theft case in Kimball County

Norfolk police officer returns home after deployment overseas

Sports

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities