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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...
Music of West African Kora Coming to GIPL
Jul 1, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library invites the community to experience the mesmerizing sounds of the West African kora duri...
Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis
Jul 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most rece...
GI Police Report
Jul 1, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/01/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine Hosts Benefit Event
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
The Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine near Scotia will have a hole-in-on competition, Putting off the Peak July 19th and 20th. Hear an interview about...
New Exhibit at the Nebraska History Museum Designed for Blind and Visually Impaired
Jun 30, 2025 / Allan Urlis
Lincoln, NE - 06/30/2025 - The second new exhibit opened to the public this month at the Nebraska History Museum honors a Lincoln landmark, Pershin...
Beck’s to Purchase Phillips, NE, Corn Production Facility From Syngenta
Jun 30, 2025 / Beck's Press Release
Atlanta, Indiana – Beck’s is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Syngenta corn seed production facility in Phillips, Nebraska. Thi...
Hall County Board has Busy Agenda for Tuesday Meeting
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Pam Lancaster, District 4 Commissioner, previewed Tuesday's meeting. Her interview and the agenda is below.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
Jun 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Paro...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 30, 2025 / HPD
June 30th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 29, 2025, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1500 block of West 2nd Stre...
Northwest Featured on Education Focus
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Matt Williams on the Community Connection last week.
GI Police Report
Jun 30, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 06/30/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
NSP Investigating Death Near Ashland
Jun 29, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 28, 2025 (Ashland, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a person died of a self-inflicted gunsh...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 29, 2025 / HPD
June 29th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 28, 2025, a 21-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 200 block of North Rhode Isla...
GI Flood Update
Jun 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island Hall County Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund discussed the latest on the flooding in the region and how it will affect the ...
Work will begin on Hastings Regional Center Spur Bridge
Jun 28, 2025 / NDOT
June 27, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin June 30 on S Southern Hills Drive, according to the Nebraska De...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates $1 Billion in Federal Funding Approval for Nebraska Hospitals
Jun 28, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating a significant federal financial award -- one that will have a huge impact on hospital,...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Jun 28, 2025 / Jerad Reimers
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of July in Franklin,...
GIPS Names Garcia New Director of Nutrition Services Upon Spellman’s Retirement
Jun 27, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Another familiar face will be leading the Grand Island Public Schools Nutrition Services team, as GIPS named a new Dire...
Red Cross Flooding Response Update
Jun 27, 2025 / Joshua Murray
JUNE 27, 2025 —Since the onset of flooding in Central Nebraska this week, American Red Cross volunteers have mobilized to provide vital care ...
Damage Assessments Underway, Resources Being Made Available
Jun 27, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — City crews, emergency personnel and partner agencies are actively assessing damage across Grand Island following the his...
40 High School Cadets Train Like Troopers at Junior Law Academy
Jun 27, 2025 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
JUNE 27, 2025 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — 40 high school students had the opportunity to train like a trooper this week at the Nebraska Sta...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 27, 2025 / HPD
June 27th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 26, 2025, a 39-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 800 block of East 7th Street....
Residents Urged to be Cautious During Flood Cleanup
Jun 27, 2025 / Teresa Anderson
The recent rain event has left the area with some potential flooding issues. If you have experienced flooding in or around your home, you nee...