The Grand Island Independent

Your story lives in the Grand Island Independent. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from the region and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics.

Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.

Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience.

Our app features:

* Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you

* Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more

* Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right.

* Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition

* Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now

* Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story

* Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure

* Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead

* Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings

* Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates

Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access – Google Pay accepted.