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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...

January is Radon Action MonthAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News

Jeremy Collinson of the Central District Health Department discussed Radon Action Month. 

COPE Program Helps People Battling Addiction in Hamilton CountyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News

Celeste Heaivilin Penner featured the County Organization for Prevention and Education in Hamilton County. It's an association in conjunction ...

CCC Features New OfferingsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News

Christopher Dierks touched on the latest offerings at Central Community College. 

LB 60 Advances at the Nebraska LegislatureAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News

LB 60, introduced by District 35 state senator Dan Quick of Grand Island, would allow for the sale of lottery tickets via vending machines at appro...
UNK finance students use concepts they’re learning in the classroom to make real investments through the William L. Bauhard Student Managed Investment Fund. From left, seniors Nolan Wetovick, Nathan Grabenstein and Connor Reeson say this experience helps prepare them for their future careers. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Real Money, Real Decisions: UNK finance students manage $400K investment portfolio

Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, learning about the stock market goes far beyond textbooks and lectures. Business student...

Jackson Dinsdale Art Center features Duncan, LeBaron collections in ‘Art of India’

Jan 14, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College invites the community to explore its newest exhibition, &ld...

GI Police Report

Jan 14, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/14/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 14, 2026 / HPD

January 14th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 13, 2026, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 200 block of South Cedar Avenue. ...

Grand Island Police Make it Easier to Submit Anonymous Tips Online

Jan 14, 2026 / City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is making it easier for community members to submit tips to law enforcement through a...

Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting

Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News

See Tuesday's Hall County Board Meeting in its entirety here. 
GI Council Wraps up First Meeting of 2026

GI Council Wraps up First Meeting of 2026

Jan 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

The Grand Island City Council wrapped up for the night, and Ward 1 Councilmember Jack Sheard chatted with  about the first meeting of the year...
Courtesy/CHI Health

Good Samaritan launches robotic-assisted bronchoscopy–first in the state

Jan 14, 2026 / CHI Health

KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan is the first in the state to offer a new groundbreaking robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform. This innova...
Courtesy/Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report

Jan 13, 2026 / Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel Bryan Waugh gathered today at the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize Jan...
Courtesy/Gage County Sheriff's Office

Copper wire stolen from rural Nebraska property

Jan 13, 2026 / Gage County Sheriff's Office

WYMORE - A farmer reported the theft of copper wire from his irrigation pivot and damage to the pivot, which was in a field near South 108th Road a...

GI Police Report

Jan 13, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/13/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...

Next GI Music Series Show Set for SundayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News

The Next Grand Island Music Series show features the McGovern String Band, Sunday 2pm, at college Park. LJ McCormick gave a preview. 

Statement From Osborn: What Has Ricketts’ Team Learned About Tyson’s Potential Anti-Trust Violations?

Jan 13, 2026 / Press Release

OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn released the following statement: “The day after I called on the DOJ t...
The Antidote: A Novel Proclaimed the 2026 One Book One Nebraska

The Antidote: A Novel Proclaimed the 2026 One Book One Nebraska

Jan 13, 2026 / Bailee Juroshek

On Jan. 13, 2026 Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation honoring the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection The Antidote: A Novel (Knopf, 2025) by...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 13, 2026 / HPD

January 13th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 12, 2026, a 23-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 800 block of North Colorado...
Anahi Ceballos earned an associate degree from Central Community College before transferring to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s studying elementary education with an English as a second language endorsement. A new 2+2 guided pathway program makes it easier for students to start at CCC, then finish their teaching degree at UNK. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

New UNK-CCC partnership streamlines path for future teachers

Jan 13, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

When Anahi Ceballos enrolled at Central Community College in Grand Island, she was looking for an affordable start and a chance to explore her inte...

Over 40 measures introduced on Day Five at the Nebraska Legislature

Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News

See the highlights of the bill introductions at the Nebraska Legislature from the Unicameral Update here.  
Wes Wilmot

Wes Wilmot Files for Legislature in District 38

Jan 13, 2026 / Wes Wilmot

Beaver City, NE –On Friday, Wes Wilmot filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot a...