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Twenty-four students graduate SCC program
Jan 15, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
January 15, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Twenty‑four individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) earned Southeast Community College (SCC) ...
Freshman Open House Approaching at Northwest HS
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards highlighted the activities at Northwest High School.
GIPS Focuses on Increased Attendance
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Director discussed the attendance issue.
More Measures Introduced at the Legislature
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Twenty-six measures were introduced at the Nebraska Legislature. Click here for the highlights from the Unicameral Update.
Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump’s First Year Back in Office
Jan 15, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
TRANSCRIPT: Senator Ricketts: “Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. “Afte...
High Winds Expected Friday
Jan 15, 2026 / NWS
The High Wind Watch for Friday was expanded. A Fire Weather Watch was issued for western portions of the area. Please find additional...
GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce announces the 2026 Top 35 Under 35 Honorees
Jan 15, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce 2026–...
NSP Investigating Death at Red Willow County Jail
Jan 15, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
JANUARY 15, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an in-custody death that occurred at t...
GI Police Report
Jan 15, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 01/15/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, ple...
Nebraska Appleseed Responds to the Governor’s State of the State
Jan 15, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Sta...
15 killed on Nebraska roadways in December
Jan 15, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Lincoln, Neb — During the month of December 2025, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data ...
Governor Jim Pillen Delivers State of the State Address
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Script for the governor's state of the state address. The complete speech can be heard below. Click here for a story from the Unicameral Update.&n...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 15, 2026 / HPD
January 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 14, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700 block of North Crane Aven...
Rural Mainstreet Index Records Highest Reading Since July 2023 More Than One-Third of Bank CEOs Report Local Recession
Jan 15, 2026 / Creighton University
January 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall or Rural Mainstreet Index climbed to its highest reading since July 2023.Almost...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Macha...
State Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced
Jan 15, 2026 / NDOT
Jan. 14, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is accepting public comment regarding its proposed amen...
Liederkranz Children's Theatre Show Approaching
Jan 15, 2026 / Press Release
The Catherine Fosket Children’s Theatre presents the children’s show “This Murder Was Staged” by Patrick Greene and Ja...
Gov. Pillen Presents Bill Eliminating Outdated Agency Reports
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Following successful efforts to reduce red tape, eliminate outdated and defunct regulatory requirements and essentially ‘...
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning exper...
Kearney couple arrested for meth possession
Jan 14, 2026 / Kearney Police Department
KEARNEY - Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 around 7:00am Kearney Police Department assisted with a search warrant in the 300 block West Railroad Stree...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Former Sen. Meyer to fill District 41 Seat
Jan 14, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former senator Fred Meyer to represent District 41 in the Nebraska Legislatu...
Red Willow County Inmate Dies in Custody
Jan 14, 2026 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
It is with deepest sympathy that I report the passing of Blaine Allen Freichs while in custody of the Red Willow County Detention Center. The incid...
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Announces Record-Breaking Year
Jan 14, 2026 / Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Grand Island, Neb. – Central Nebraska Regional Airport (CNRA) reported a total of 75,920enplanements for 2025, making it the largest year on ...
Reed enters Grand Island race for Mayor
Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - Another Grand Island man has entered his name into the race for mayor. Filing Wednesday was local businessman and real estate agent ...
Ricketts, Coons Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-Manufacturing and Expand Markets for Nebraska Ag
Jan 14, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The biparti...