Andrew Collins

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

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Public feedback wanted on 4th Street Firehouse Project

4 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The City of Grand Island wants to hear from you about some ideas given to them about a historic building. The City is working with Kansas State University and South Dakota State University on the design phase of the Firehouse Project, as a part of Kansas State’s Technical Brownfield’s Program, which was granted in 2023.
Hastings Family YMCA celebrating one year at new building

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Family YMCA is celebrating their first full year at their new facility across from Libs Park. The organization moved to the new building last year because their previous building was aging and had many issues as a result of that age. The upgraded new facility has more space to better serve their members inside, no matter what activity they enjoy.
Hastings College hosts Open Space for aspiring art students

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Art students from across the state and surrounding states are at Hastings College to broaden their skills after high school. The event is called ‘open space’ and it brings 19 students to campus, who rotate through four studios including, ceramics, painting, glass blowing and screen printing. The program serves as an incredible opportunity for high school students to get hands-on experience with different forms of art.
Compelling Preaching Conference helping religious community reach out to young people

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Presbyterian leaders and pastors from across the country are gathered at Hastings College this week to learn how to better reach out to young people during the Compelling Preaching Conference. The conference features active Presbyterian preachers, alumni preachers, local reformed tradition pastors, Christian Ministry students and Seminary students. The group is learning how to reach out across generations through digital media and contemporary culture.
Island Oasis to see major renovations in the coming years

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Island Oasis Water Park could see some major renovations starting next year as part of the Grand Island Parks and Recreation’s master plan. In November, the Grand Island City Council approved hiring Waters Edge Aquatic Design of Lenexa, Kansas to provide design and construction management services for the project in the amount of $1,085,000. The city council reviewed the project and costs during a work session Tuesday night.
Hastings residents clean up in the aftermath of severe storms

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Many residents across central Nebraska are cleaning up after severe storms swept the area Monday night, leaving behind a lot of tree damage. One area that suffered damage was in the 800 block of 7th Street near Hastings College. There, a large tree was blown over from the storms and landed between two houses, causing minor damage to both of them. One resident, George White, said he was watching the weather report on T.V., when the storm struck and the tree came down.
Lincoln Elementary School to see floor safety upgrades

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A project at Lincoln Elementary School will give new flooring to the gym, classrooms and the commons area. The $239,000 project will be paid for by the Grand Island Public School Districts’ Special Building Fund and will give more cushion to the gym, a rubber-based flooring to the commons area and new carpeting in the classrooms.
Kearney Archway celebrating 25 years of giving a glimpse of life on the Great Platte River Road

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Archway in Kearney is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a day of food, family fun, tours, games and the unveiling of a new exhibit on Saturday. The Archway opened in 2000 and is known for its giant arch over Interstate 80 just east of Kearney. The museum takes you through the earliest settlers of the Great Platte River Road and takes you through the great depression years, the 1960s and modern day, as you enter the arch itself.
Content creators explore central Nebraska for Midwest Travel Network conference

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Andrew Collins

Nearly 100 social media influencers and travel bloggers from 20 states have descended on Grand Island this week, showcasing central Nebraska’s history, culture and hidden gems as part of the Midwest Travel Network’s 6th Annual Conference.
Content creators explore central Nebraska for Midwest Travel Network conference

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Andrew Collins

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Several content creators and social media influencers are in Grand Island this week as part of the Midwest Travel Network’s 6th Annual Conference. The event has brought 95 content creators from 20 states to Grand Island to explore the history and uniqueness of central Nebraska. During Wednesday’s pre-conference tours, groups went to the Hargis House, Stolley House, Stuhr Museum and businesses in the Railside District.