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Aurora schools placed on lockdown after threat
Jan 26, 2026 / Aurora Police Department
AURORA - At approximately 10:15 a.m. Monday, The Aurora Police Department dispatch received a report of an active threat at the Aurora High School....
Quick Speaks on LB397
Jan 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Monday’s Legislative Session ended with ongoing debate of LB397. Steve Stein has more. The bill, introduced by Senator Mike Moser (MOHZ-yur) ...
Ag land management webinar to offer updates on cash rents, leasing for 2026
Jan 26, 2026 / Ryan Evans Communications Specialist
Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 26, 2026 — The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will cover the latest tren...
GI City Council to Meet Tuesday
Jan 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJanuary 27, 2026 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meetin...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 26, 2026 / HPD
January 26th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 25, 2026, a 41-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 300 block of South Pi...
Crane Migration Approaching
Jan 26, 2026 / KRGI News
The Crane Trust Nature and Visitors Center at the Alda exit on I-80 preps for the arrival. Matt Fong discusses the migration. Get details at ...
The Grand Island Literacy Council Has Positive Impact
Jan 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Yolanda Nuncio discussed the happenings with the Literacy Council. Audio 1
Hall County Board of Commissioners Will Meet on Tuesday
Jan 26, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9am. District Three Commissioner Scott Sorensen discussed the agenda.
Investigation into International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme and Tren de Aragua results in Additional Indictment and 87 Total Charged Defendants
Jan 26, 2026 / Amy Donato
OMAHA – A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska has returned an additional indictment last week charging 31 individuals for their ro...
Connections, contributions matter to rural Nebraskans, poll shows
Jan 26, 2026 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 26, 2026 — Most rural Nebraskans continue to think positively about their communities, according to the latest result...
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved grant award recommendations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Stateside Assistance Program and the Recreational Trails Program
Jan 26, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved grant award recommendations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Stateside Assistance Program a...
National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work
Jan 26, 2026 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 26, 2026 — The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Husker plant geneticist James Schnable one of its highest hon...
GI Police Report
Jan 26, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 01/26/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, ple...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 25, 2026 / HPD
January 25th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 24, 2026, a 34-year-old Clay Center resident reported a hit and run in the 900 block of East South ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 24, 2026 / HPD
January 24th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 23, 2026, a 61-year-old Kearney resident reported a theft in the 800 block of East South Street. O...
Grants available for rural programs
Jan 24, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
The long-standing tradition of rural Nebraskans helping one another is the foundation of the Rural Community Impact Grants, soon to be available to...
Nebraska Corn Growers Association Statement on E15 Exclusion from Funding Bill Language
Jan 24, 2026 / Nebraska Corn Growers Association Statement on E15 Exclusion from Funding Bill Language
LINCOLN, Neb. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a final appropriations bill that omits language allowing consumers nationwide to a...
A Results-Driven Path Forward for Year-Round E15
Jan 24, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Nebraska’s farmers have been clear from the very beginning: they need reliable markets to sell their products. Every day, agricultural produc...
Grand Island Public Schools to Host “Board 101” Public Workshops
Jan 24, 2026 / Mitchell Roush GIPS
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) Board of Education invites the public to attend their newly scheduled "GIPS Boar...
Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Order to Help Meet Power Generation Needs
Jan 23, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE – Due to sub-zero and dangerous temperatures that have moved across the state, Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order ...
GI Police Report
Jan 23, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/23/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 23, 2026 / HPD
January 23rd 2026Reported Offenses: On January 22, 2026, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700 block of North Crane Aven...
Mosaic Offers Numerous Services
Jan 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Guy Skodmin, community relations manager, discussed the MOSAIC organization in Central Nebraska. audio1
EPIC Discovery Center Takes Next Step
Jan 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Scott Mazour and Alison Larson gave a status update on the EPIC Discovery Center in Grand Island. Audio1
LB653 Advances at the Nebraska Legislature
Jan 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Debate Friday at the legislature centered on LB653 and subsequent Amendments. Part of the measure would repeal a law passed in 2023 mandating no su...