UPDATE: Standoff in Grand Island ends peacefully

UPDATE, 9:35 a.m. — Police say the standoff has reached a peaceful resolution.

Officers and the Grand Island Fire Department are leaving the area.

They’re also thanking everyone for cooperating.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Grand Island Police Department says officers are in a standoff with an armed individual.

Authorities began posting alerts to social media at 7:12 a.m.

GIPD asked people to avoid the area around West Faidley Avenue and Orleans Drive.

CHI Health St. Francis is conducting business as usual, but police are telling people to only use the main entrance.

Authorities also say the situation is considered contained at this time.