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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
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 
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 Connection
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
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
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 County
Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News
Michelle Halpine discussed the new direction for her organization. CDHD Plans Thursday Event in Central City
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...