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Troopers Find Credit Card Skimmers in I-80 Traffic Stop

Mar 28, 2025 / NSP

March 28, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating credit card skimming...

Hall County Sheriff's Office Investigates Death

Mar 28, 2025 / Hall County

On March 27th, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m., Hall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 7425 Nine Bridge Rd; Mormon Island State Recreat...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Mar 28, 2025 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Helping President Trump Cut Your Taxes

Mar 28, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase suppor...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Expands Mentorship Impact

Mar 28, 2025 / Brenna Poindexter Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska

Grand Island, NE – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska is transforming lives through the power of mentorship. For decades, the organ...

Red Flag Warning Issued

Mar 28, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: Red Flag Warning today from Noon-7pm Key Message #2:Gusty southerly winds of 35-40mph will spread fires quickly Key Message #3: M...

Heartland United Way holds Campaign Celebration & Annual Meeting

Mar 28, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director

Listen to an interview from KRGI below.A year’s worth of the ways Heartland United Way donors, volunteers and community partners are taking c...

GI Police Report CORRECTED

Mar 28, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/28/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Drug Task Force Operation Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests

Mar 28, 2025 / Amy Donato

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that on March 26, 2025, a multi-agency operation led to the arrests of 8 individuals in c...

Officials Urge Nebraskans to Prepare for Severe Weather

Mar 28, 2025 / Laura Strimple

March 27, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — During a news conference at the Capitol on Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring Mar...

Two Arrested After Pursuit Ends in North Lincoln

Mar 28, 2025 / NSP

March 27, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people Wednesday following a pursuit that ended i...

Nebraska Hog Report

Mar 28, 2025 / USDA

NEBRASKA HOG INVENTORY DOWN 5% LINCOLN, Neb. March 27, 2025 – Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1,2025, was 3.55 million head...

Attorney General Hilgers Joins with Statewide Leaders to Launch Website to Support Law Enforcement and Prosecution Recruitment Efforts

Mar 27, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Listen to the conference featuring Kearney Police Chief Brian Waugh and Hall County Attorney Marty Klein.Lincoln - Today, Attorney General Hilgers ...

CCC Nursing Takes Spotlight

Mar 27, 2025 / KRGI News

Pamela Bales gave an update on nursing education at Central Community College. 

CHI Health Honors Donation and Transplantation with April Tributes

Mar 27, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

Kearney & Grand Island—April is National Donate Life Month–a time to raise awareness about donation, encourage organ, eye and tissu...

Kearney Police Utilize Drone Technology to Apprehend Suspects Following Vandalism and Vehicle Theft

Mar 27, 2025 / KPD

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Kearney Police Department (KPD) officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of West 39...

Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices.

Mar 27, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln – Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebr...

Hastings Police Report

Mar 27, 2025 / HPD

March 26th, 2025Reported Offenses: On March 25, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1800 block of Centennial Avenue Arr...

Nebraska LEAD Program Class 42 Graduates, Recognized at Annual Banquet

Mar 27, 2025 / Kurtis Harms, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program

Lincoln, Neb., March 26 — The Nebraska LEAD Program honored the 29 Fellows of Class 42 during the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council&rs...

Temporary Trail Closure Extension:

Mar 27, 2025 / City of Kearney

The City of Kearney Parks Department would like to inform the public the hike-bike trail from the Rolling Hills bridge to Cottonmill Park will...

Gov. Pillen Kicks Off First Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Meeting

Mar 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen took another step in protecting and preserving Nebraska’s vital water resources. Speaking to e...

GI Police Report

Mar 27, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/27/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Slough to join Grand Island Lutheran High

Mar 26, 2025 / Central Nebraska Lutheran School Release

Leaders at Central Nebraska Lutheran School have announced Jeremiah Slough will be the first principal at Grand Island Lutheran High, as well as se...

CDHD focuses on Severe Weather Awareness

Mar 26, 2025 / KRGI News

Estephany Lopez of the Central District Health Department gave tips during severe weather awareness week. 

After 77 years, Roe Automotive Making Changes

Mar 26, 2025 / Jack Sheard

The Roe Family has been associated with the Buick brand for over 77 years. In 1948, after serving his country as a Lieutenant in the Marines in Wor...