City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — Effective immediately, all burn permits issued by the Grand Island Fire Department are suspended due to an executive order issued by Governor Jim Pillen. G...

Grand Island, Neb. — A northbound Kawasaki EX300 motorcycle lost control west of the intersection of S. North Road and Stolley Park Road, leading to the death of 21-year-old Jos...

It’s a great day at GIFD! Please join us in congratulating Phil Thomas, who we promoted to Fire Prevention Division Chief. We also are welcoming Firefighter/Paramedic Dalton Chas...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is teaming up with the Grand Island Tree Board and the Dodge School “Park Rangers” (3rd-5th Graders) to celeb...

Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing an a planned closure of the entire South Locust Street and Fonner Park Road intersection. On...

Grand Island, Neb. — All aboard! The Stolley Park Train is returning to the tracks for the first time in 2025 on Saturday, May 3. The Stolley Park Railroad is the perfect way t...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library & Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department are teaming up with the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers for another “Star ...

Grand Island, Neb. — You can give your child a Major League experience by registering them for the 2025 MLB ® Pitch Hit & Run ™ program. The free, one-day competition ...

Grand Island, Neb. — April 20, known as "4/20," is an unofficial holiday celebrated by the cannabis culture as a day to celebrate and smoke marijuana. It's also a day where orga...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975 when North Vietnamese Army tanks rolled through the gate of the Presidential Palace in Saigon in what has since been...

Grand Island, Neb. — Following multiple public input meetings and conversations with community stakeholders, a major Grand Island Parks & Recreation project is underway at Pier ...

Grand Island, Neb. — A lithium-ion battery sparked a Tuesday morning house fire after being left on its charger for approximately 3-4 consecutive months. On Tuesday, April 15, ...

Grand Island, Neb. -- At the April 15 City Council meeting, the hard work and dedication of Grand Island Utilities Department (GIUD) lineworkers and dispatchers took center stag...

Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Caward is officially one of only 300 Chief Training Officers worldwide. Caward successfully completed t...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is pleased to announce Blake Teichmeier is the featured artist for April in the library’s Art Alcove. The exhibit, titled "...

Grand Island, Neb. — Seasons passes to Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool are officially available online until May 23, and walk-up season pass purchases begin at Island Oasis on May...

Grand Island, Neb. — Are you ready to rock?! VenuWorks is happy to announce that HAIRBALL will be taking the stage at the Heartland Events Center on Friday, September 12 at 7:...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library’s mission is to inspire and strengthen the community by connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. That effo...

Grand Island, Neb. — With temperatures on the rise, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off its 2025 hiring cycle for lifeguards. Both Island Oasis and Li...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library’s 22nd-Annual Bear Fair is officially set for Monday, April 14. The Bear Fair is a health and safety informational fair for...