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Copper wire stolen from rural Nebraska property
Jan 13, 2026 / Gage County Sheriff's Office
WYMORE - A farmer reported the theft of copper wire from his irrigation pivot and damage to the pivot, which was in a field near South 108th Road a...
GI Police Report
Jan 13, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/13/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Next GI Music Series Show Set for Sunday
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
The Next Grand Island Music Series show features the McGovern String Band, Sunday 2pm, at college Park. LJ McCormick gave a preview.
Statement From Osborn: What Has Ricketts’ Team Learned About Tyson’s Potential Anti-Trust Violations?
Jan 13, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn released the following statement: “The day after I called on the DOJ t...
The Antidote: A Novel Proclaimed the 2026 One Book One Nebraska
Jan 13, 2026 / Bailee Juroshek
On Jan. 13, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation honoring the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection The Antidote: A Novel (Knopf, 2025) by...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 13, 2026 / HPD
January 13th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 12, 2026, a 23-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 800 block of North Colorado...
New UNK-CCC partnership streamlines path for future teachers
Jan 13, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
When Anahi Ceballos enrolled at Central Community College in Grand Island, she was looking for an affordable start and a chance to explore her inte...
Over 40 measures introduced on Day Five at the Nebraska Legislature
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
See the highlights of the bill introductions at the Nebraska Legislature from the Unicameral Update here.
Wes Wilmot Files for Legislature in District 38
Jan 13, 2026 / Wes Wilmot
Beaver City, NE –On Friday, Wes Wilmot filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot a...
Nebraska Schools Among 63 Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement In 2025
Jan 13, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Two Nebraska schools are among 63 across the U.S. that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success in im...
McKeon Resigns as District 41 State Senator
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In a tearful prepared statement, Dan McKeon resigned as District 41 State Senator this morning. The action came before debate on his potential expu...
Hall County to hold deputy registrar training
Jan 13, 2026 / Hall County
GRAND ISLAND - The Hall County Election Office will be offering three training sessions for registered voters to become a Deputy Registrar – ...
Grand Island book store to close its doors
Jan 13, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island book store will close their doors this upcoming summer. A post on Facebook from the store made the announcement over ...
Nebraska Environmental Education Conference 2026
Jan 12, 2026 / Amber Schiltz Program Director, NACEE
“Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology & Stories of Place” Kearney, NE — [January 12, 2026] — The N...
Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg Officially Files Candidacy
Jan 12, 2026 / Daniel Bass,
LINCOLN, Neb. – Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg officially filed his candidacy for State Treasurer. Spellerberg served as th...
Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
Jan 12, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:...
The Right Price game show returns to Hastings
Jan 12, 2026 / City of Hastings
HASTINGS - The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department is recreating the fun of a long-standing, popular game show on Thursday, Jan. 29. The...
Governor Pillen and Local Leaders Break Ground on Hastings Southeast Project – A Milestone for Nebraska
Jan 12, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Grand Island — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, joined by Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) officials and Hastings Mayor Jay Beckb...
Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele Delivers State of the City Address
Jan 12, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — Mayor Roger Steele delivered his annual State of the City Address Monday morning, outlining seven years of historic grow...
LR282, McKeon Expulsion Resolution, Advances to Floor Debate
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI News
After a two hour hearing this morning, LR282 advanced out of the executive committee and will be up for floor debate on Tuesday morning. The hearin...
Nebraska Public Schools Celebrate Record-Breaking Advanced Placement (AP) Performance and Participation in 2025
Jan 12, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to announce significant gains in student achievement and participation in the College Board’s A...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 12, 2026 / HPD
January 12th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On January 11, 2026, a 30-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for trespassing in the 7...
GI City Council Has Meeting Tuesday
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJanuary 13, 2026 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an ope...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday at 9am. District Five Commissioner Jane Richardson gave a preview.
Several Activities Coming to the Heartland Events Center
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI
There are many events on the agenda at the Heartland Events Center. The new arena team, the Siege, took the spotlight. Kyler Tarwater from Venuwork...