Plot could bring Grand Island up to 18.99% blighted and substandard R.J. POST Oct 29, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A plot of land in western Grand Island may be declared blighted and substandard after action taken Tuesday night by the Grand Island City Council.kAmxED 56G6=@A6C >2J 4@>6 367@C6 E96 4@F?4:= :? s646>36C D66<:?8 E2I :?4C6>6?E 7:?2?4:?8]k^AmkAm%96 ?:?6 4@F?4:= >6>36CD AC6D6?E G@E65 H:E9@FE 5:D4FDD:@? 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Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Allie Havers helped bring success to the Nebraska women's basketball and volleyball teams. Havers — now Allie Mailloux — is doing the same in Pender.
Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Parishes across Omaha are offering prayers and support to the Rev. John Pietramale, who remains hospitalized after a car accident last weekend.
Nebraska moves up the latest USA TODAY Sports football 1-138 re-rank Nebraska football moved up in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank despite being on its bye week. The Huskers are now No. 31, up one spot.
No tricks, no treats: Halloween party at Denton castle called off A Halloween party with four DJs and an expected 350 guests at a castle near Lincoln is off after county officials raised concerns.
OPPD president resigns from utility for 'wonderful opportunity' Javier Fernandez, Omaha Public Power District’s president and CEO, is leaving the utility, according to an internal announcement Wednesday.
