Andrew Collins

Morning Show Reporter at KSNB-TV (Hastings, NE)

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Nebraska Medicine promotes cancer screenings with free breakfast event

5 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Getting screened for cancer can be life-saving, and Nebraska Medicine is encouraging both awareness and early detection through its annual “Brake for Breakfast” event. On Friday morning, staff set up early Friday morning, with cars pulling in shortly after 6:30.
Medical professionals in Kearney urge education during Stroke Awareness Month

6 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - May is Stroke Awareness Month and medical professionals at CHI Health Good Samaritan are urging the public to educate themselves on the signs and symptoms of strokes because it could help save a life. A stroke happens when blood supply is cut off to the brain, due to either a blood clot, or a blood vessel bursting in the brain.
Central District Health Department has some tips to stay safe in the sun

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The temps are starting to warm up outside, which means more people are looking to head outdoors for activities, but the Central District Health Department (CDHD) warns that too much sun exposure could be dangerous. Health Director Teresa Anderson said one way to prevent sun damage on your skin is to make sure you are properly applying sunscreen while outdoors. ”Sunscreen’s vital.
Raffle tickets on sale now for CHI Health St. Francis’ ‘Ticket to Win’ event

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Raffle tickets are on sale now for CHI Health St. Francis’ eighth annual ‘Ticket to Win’ event. The event is free to the public and will be hosted on June 5 at 4:30 p.m., in the lobby of the hospital. Ticket to Win will feature gourmet appetizers, a silent and live auction and drawings for several must-be-present-to-win door prizes including cash cards for general attendees and gift cards for emergency first responders who are in attendance.
Early giving underway for ‘Give Hastings Day’

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Now is the time to give back to the community through your favorite nonprofit organizations because early giving is underway for ‘Give Hastings Day’. The event is organized by the Hastings Community Foundation and helps the community celebrate Adams County nonprofits and the work they do. Early giving is happening now, until the 24-hour day of giving event is May 1. This year, there are 113 nonprofits, 11 of which are new, participating in the event.
Kearney Sportsplex now open to fulfill a need for indoor space

1 month ago | knopnews2.com | Andrew Collins

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Kearney Sportsplex is now open to ring in a new era for indoor sports in the community. The Sportsplex space comes after high demand from coaches, indoor sports players and the public. The project was approved by voters in 2021 and used a one percent restaurant tax to help pay for the facility. The state covered 50 percent of the $45 million bill. The first beam was erected in Feb. 2023, with the final beam going up in April 2024.
Kearney Sportsplex now open to fulfill a need for indoor space

1 month ago | 1011now.com | Andrew Collins

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Kearney Sportsplex is now open to ring in a new era for indoor sports in the community. The Sportsplex space comes after high demand from coaches, indoor sports players and the public. The project was approved by voters in 2021 and used a one percent restaurant tax to help pay for the facility. The state covered 50 percent of the $45 million bill. The first beam was erected in Feb. 2023, with the final beam going up in April 2024.
Kearney Sportsplex now open to fulfill a need for indoor space

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Kearney Sportsplex is now open to ring in a new era for indoor sports in the community. The Sportsplex space comes after high demand from coaches, indoor sports players and the public. The project was approved by voters in 2021 and used a one percent restaurant tax to help pay for the facility. The state covered 50 percent of the $45 million bill. The first beam was erected in Feb. 2023, with the final beam going up in April 2024.
Historic staple of downtown Red Cloud gets new life as Hotel Garber

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

RED CLOUD, Neb. (KSNB) - A historic building in downtown Red Cloud is now open for business after years of renovations. Hotel Garber is named after Red Cloud founder and third governor of Nebraska, Silas Garber. Located in the former Potter-Wright building, it housed a bank and a hotel when it was first built. A fire destroyed the top floor in 1961 and the building later fell into disrepair and was abandoned.
Anti-Book Ban Legislation Proposals 2025: Book Censorship News, February 21, 2025

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Andrew Collins |Kelly Jensen

We’re now in the thick of legislative sessions for most states across the country. While there has been an astronomical rise in legislation targeting public institutions and targeting books held within them, there’s some good news. Several states have anti-book ban bills on deck as well. Some of these states pre-filed such bills, so they might sound familiar. Others are newcomers, either expanding existing legislation or building new protections for libraries with their fresh bills.