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Fred Meyer Legislative Preview
Dec 27, 2023 / Steve Stein
Nebraska State Senator Fred Meyer of St. Paul gave his perspective on the upcoming legislative session. The 41st district legislator discussed the ...NSP, NDOT Urge Drivers to Stay Home and Off the Roads
Dec 27, 2023 / Press Release
Dec. 26, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportationurge motorists to refrain from traveling, ...A Busy Holiday for GI Police
Dec 27, 2023 / KRGI News
Grand Island police have investigated over 10 felony cases since December 22nd. Here's a rundown of the activity.Loren Lippencott Legislative Preview
Dec 26, 2023 / Steve Stein
Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippencott of Central City gave his perspective on the upcoming legislative session. The 34th district legislator disc...Winter Storm Keeps Trooper Busy on Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2023 / NSP
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to nearly 150 weather-related incidents on Nebraska roadways on Chr...NWS Downgrades Storm
Dec 26, 2023 / NWS
Key Message #1: All Winter Weather Warnings have now been downgraded to advisories across the NWS Hastings forecast area. Key Message #2: The stro...Teenager Accidently Shot While Hunting In Hamilton County
Dec 25, 2023 / Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
(Aurora, NE) - In the early morning hours of December 24, 2023, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Aurora ...Governor Pillen Recognizes Trooper, Deputy for Heroic Actions
Dec 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Friday, Governor Jim Pillen recognized two law enforcement officers for their life-saving actions following a crash o...NDOT Urge Drivers to Prepare for Christmas Day Winter Storm
Dec 24, 2023 / NDOT News Release
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation are urging travelers be prepared for a winter sto...Blizzard To Impact Central Nebraska Christmas Day
Dec 24, 2023 / KRGI News
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CSTWEDNESDAY... Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Gosper...Potential Wet Travel Weather This Weekend
Dec 22, 2023 / NWS
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Hastings as you plan to travel in Central Nebraska. Key Message #1: Widespread showe...Tabitha promotes Shanks to President and CEO
Dec 22, 2023 / Press Release
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider has tapped a new leader. Tabitha’s Board of Directors selected Lincoln native...Manivong & Wood Recognized For 20 Years Of Service To GIPD
Dec 22, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - The Grand Island City Council on Tuesday, December 19th recognized Sergeant Phokhong Manivong and Officer Jason Wood of the Gr...Christmas Comes Early For The Grand Island Fire Department
Dec 22, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Christmas came early for the Grand Island Fire Department. A part of this year's budget included the funds to purchase 35 sets...Vaccinations Important to Avoiding Flu, COVID, and RSV
Dec 21, 2023 / CDHD
Grand Island, NE – A national and international surge in the flu, COVID and RSV may lead to “more severe disease and increased healthca...Hastings College announces plans for dining, residence hall upgrades
Dec 21, 2023 / Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – As the fall semester came to an end last Friday, students received an exciting email from Dr. Rich Lloyd, president of...Nebraska Joins 21-State Coalition Challenging Biden Administration Rule
Dec 21, 2023 / Nebraska AG
LINCOLN – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 21-state coalition today in filing a lawsuit challenging a new Biden Administration rule req...Two Board Certified Interventional Cardiologists join CHI Kearney
Dec 21, 2023 / CHI
Kearney–CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in Kearney welcomes two board certified interventional cardiologists to its staff. Dr. Hemang Panch...Rural Mainstreet Economy Slumps to Lowest Level in Three Years
Dec 21, 2023 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (Nov. 16, 2023) — For a third straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to th...GI Police Dept Receives Grant
Dec 21, 2023 / GI Police
The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $9,281.24 to carry out our “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization campaign from D...Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $12 Effective January 1
Dec 21, 2023 / Department of Labor
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour effective January 1, 2024. In accordance with an initiative pas...Albion Man Sentenced in Federal Court
Dec 21, 2023 / DOJ
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jake Brian Spiegel, 42, of Albion, Nebraska, was sentenced December 20, 2023, in federal co...Accident Investigation Leads To Arrest
Dec 21, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Police officers responded to a two-vehicle accident near Husker Highway and Legacy Drive on Wednesday, December 2...Oxford Man Convicted for Felon in Possession of Firearm
Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eric L. Eggers, 39, of Oxford, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 19, 2023, in federal cou...Principal Building Dead End for Hall County Courthouse Option
Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News
Grand Island, NE - The Hall County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to continue discussions on the possibility of a new Hall county cou...