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Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director

Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska D...

Reaction Varies to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release

Gov. Pillen Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill  LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the U.S...

Missing Inmate Arrested

Jul 3, 2025 / NDOC

July 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested by ...

Work will begin on Engelman Road

Jul 3, 2025 / NDOT

July 3, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin July 7 on Engelman Road north of U.S. Highway (US-30), according...

Troopers Stop Dozens of Speeders in I-80 Construction Zone

Jul 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a spe...

Hastings Police Report

Jul 3, 2025 / HPD

July 3rd 2025Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2025, a 67-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1600 block of North Burlington Aven...

Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation

Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a proclamation marking Independence Day, in which he asked Nebraskans to take due notice o...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating America

Jul 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Today we celebrate the 249th anniversary of America’s founding. With the Declaration of Independence, our founders sought to overthrow tyrann...
GIPR Launches Tree Inventory Contest

GIPR Launches Tree Inventory Contest

Jul 3, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — How many trees are in the Grand Island City Cemetery? The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is inviting re...

GIPS Superintendent Discusses Flooding Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News

Dr. Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher to touch on the impact of last week's big storm. 

CN Lutheran Featured on Community ConnectionAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News

Brad Keasling joined Brian Gallagher for a discussion on Lutheran Education. 

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release

July 1, 2025LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Lincoln; Shane M. Cochran, Kearney; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Stephen B. King, North Platte; Terr...

Make Sober Driving a Priority this Independence Day Weekend

Jul 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

July 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Inde...

Audit Finds Improper Payments to Current and Former Government Employees – Living and Dead Alike

Jul 2, 2025 / Press Release

State Auditor Mike Foley has released a management letter to 15 State agencies, documenting tens of thousands of dollars in public funds wasted due...

NPPD to Host “Energize & Engage” Educational Event in Grand Island

Jul 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island has been selected as one of 16 communities across the state to host an "Energize & Engage" educational ...
Final Days to Snag $42 Carnival Wristbands for just $25

Final Days to Snag $42 Carnival Wristbands for just $25

Jul 2, 2025 / Jack Sheard

Time is running out to lock in one of the best deals of the summer at the Nebraska State Fair. Valued at $42 during the Fair, carnival wristbands a...
Changes made to parking for Grand Island Fireworks UPDATE

Changes made to parking for Grand Island Fireworks UPDATEAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 2, 2025 / Press Release

Listen to an interview below with Dana Jelinek and Greg Geis. [GRAND ISLAND, NE June 26, 2025] Grand Island’s Community Fireworks Celebratio...

TEACH is the New Name for Tobacco Free Hall CountyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News

Michelle Halpine discussed the new direction for her organization.  

CDHD Plans Thursday Event in Central CityAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News

Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed Thursday's cancer screening event. 

Changes in WIC Coverage for Hamilton and Merrick Counties

Jul 2, 2025 / Karly Simonson

Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department (CDHD) is excited to announce starting October 1, 2025, the CDHD WIC clinic will be expanding...

Hastings College announces endowed professorships, lectureship

Jul 2, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Dr. Wayne Riggs, Hastings College vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, has announced faculty wh...

Hall County Commissioners Wrap Up Tuesday Meeting

Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News

Hall County Commissioners approved a contract with deputies in the Sheriff's Department. They also approved a 10 thousand dollar budget request fro...

GI Police Report

Jul 2, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 07/02/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...

Slow Growth for Mid-America Manufacturing

Jul 1, 2025 / Creighton University

June 2025 Survey Highlights:*The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined for the month but remained above growth neutral for the six...

Sebastian Dunbar of Superior, NE, Convicted of First-Degree Murder

Jul 1, 2025 / Heather Buell

Yesterday, Sebastian Dunbar, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Molly Gruber in Superior, Nebraska. On December 17, 2023, Du...