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

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Sidney City Council to discuss fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Accident occurs outside of Grand Island leaves one dead, two injured

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey