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RTC inmate death

Mar 4, 2026 / Department of Correctional Services

(Lincoln, Neb.) – Lonnie Patman #37644, age 77, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC). Patman’s sentence be...

GIRMC Foundation announces Board of Directors

Mar 4, 2026 / LeAnne Doose

The Grand Island Regional Medical Center Foundation is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of community leaders commit...

FNBO Announces 2026 City Ambassadors

Mar 4, 2026 / Sally Christensen

Omaha, NE, March 3, 2026 – FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is proud to announce its 2026 City Ambassadors, a group of 22 employees helpin...

Nebraska LEAD Class 44 stands in front of the White House on February 11, 2026, following a tour during the program’s National Study/Travel Seminar. The visit provided Fellows a firsthand look at the history and operations of the executive branch while exploring the broader role of leadership in public service.

Nebraska LEAD Class 44 Completes National Study/Travel Seminar

Mar 4, 2026 / Kurtis Harms

Lincoln, Neb., March 4, 2026 —Fellows in the Nebraska LEAD Program Class 44 recently completed their National Study/Travel Seminar, a 10-day ...

Heather Henson Brings Immersive Environmental Arts Experience to the Library

Mar 4, 2026 / Sam Rundle

Hastings Public Library is proud to welcome Heather Henson—puppet artist, philanthropist, and daughter of Jim Henson—for a one-of-...

Hastings Police Report

Mar 4, 2026 / HPD

March 4th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On March 3, 2026, a 41-year-old Hastings resident was cited for shoplifting in the 3200 block...

Puppies saved from Grand Island house fire

Mar 4, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli

GRAND ISLAND - Several puppies were saved from a Grand Island house fire Tuesday afternoon. The Grand Island Fire Department responded to ...

Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Roblox for Enabling Child Exploitation and Deceptive Safety Practices

Mar 4, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN, NE — Attorney General Hilgers announced today a major consumer‑protection and child‑safety lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleg...

CDHD Recognizes Nationwide Event

Mar 4, 2026 / KRGI

Miladi Sosa of the Central District Health Department discusses National Women and Girls with HIV Awareness Day March 10th.

CNCAA's Prevention Project Focuses on the Dangers of Vaping

Mar 4, 2026 / KRGI News

Jessica Mayes of the Prevention Project discusses the negatives of vaping.

GI Police Report

Mar 4, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/04/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...

Research shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year

Mar 4, 2026 / Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing

A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety‑first risk preferences likely make n...

Photo caption: Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.

UNMC to offer new nursing scholarships at Scottsbluff, Kearney, Norfolk

Mar 4, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center,

The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearn...

Courtesy/Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens

Nebraska soldier killed in Iran war

Mar 4, 2026 / News

Four of six U.S. service members killed in the Iran war died when a drone struck a port in Kuwait on Sunday, U.S. Army Reserve Command said Tuesday...

Cutline: The Jim DeBord Scholarship was recently presented to Zach Johnson (left) of Grand Island and Cameron Collins (right) of Lincoln at a ceremony at Central Community College Hastings. Jim DeBord (center), for whom the scholarship is named, posed with the recipients, who each received $1,000 to defray college expenses. (Photo courtesy Central Community College)

Jim DeBord Scholarships and Honorary Diploma Awarded

Mar 4, 2026 / Scott Miller Senior Director of College Communications

HASTINGS, Neb. – The annual presentation of a scholarship at Central Community College-Hastings was made on Feb. 26 along with the awarding o...

Premier Pyrotechnics “Shooter’s School” to Take Place in Grand Island

Mar 4, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Residents may hear fireworks throughout the day next weekend as a fireworks training event takes place in the community....

More than 60 students selected for Kearney Health Opportunities Program at UNK

Mar 4, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – As communities across the state continue to face health care provider shortages, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is investing...

Anna Bultman working on a ceramic piece in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. (Photo by Matt Urbanski)

From Narnia to Detroit: Bultman’s ceramic art earns national spotlight

Mar 4, 2026 / By Laurie Cicotello Hastings College Communications

What happens when you mix a passion for Dutch Delftware with a deep dive into children's literature? For Anna Bultman ‘25, it resulted in nat...

Housing Development Corporation Changes Name to NextPoint Home Development and Expands Service Area

Mar 4, 2026 / Jami Tomlin

Hastings, NE – March 2, 2026 - Housing Development Corporation, a long-standing nonprofit dedicated to promoting attainable housing oppo...

Ward 4 City Council: Laura Gamboa Urrego Announces Run

Mar 4, 2026 / Press Release

Grand Island, Nebraska – Laura Gamboa Urrego announces her candidacy for city council to represent Ward 4.Laura Gamboa Urrego moved to t...

Grand Island church after a fire torched the building.

Grand Island church destroyed by Sunday morning fire

Mar 3, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli

GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island church caught fire Sunday morning. The Grand Island Fire Department was dispatched to the former Harvest Time Church ...

Howard to run for Howard County Sheriff

Mar 3, 2026 / Dan Howard

My name is Dan Howard, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Howard County Sheriff in the 2026 election. I have dedicated my career to servi...

Hastings Police Report

Mar 3, 2026 / HPD

March 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On March 2, 2026, a 31-year-old Hastings resident was arrested on an Adams County warrant in ...

Jackrabbit Run Names Taytom Timbers as Head Golf Professional

Mar 3, 2026 / City of Grand Island

Interview with SaDonna Manfull Interview with Taytom Timbers Grand Island, Neb. — Jackrabbit Run Golf Course has announced the hiring of Ta...

Fire Station Three Nears Completion in GI

Mar 3, 2026 / KRGI News

Grand Island Fire Chief Corey Schmidt updated the status of the new Fire Station #3.