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Good Samaritan and Area Health Centers Provide FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening March 1-31

Feb 24, 2026 / Good Samaritan Hospital

KEARNEY— Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Nebraska. Alarmingly on the rise among younger adults, it now ranks as the leadi...
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A Sweet New Opening: Hastings Museum Unveils New Kool-Aid Exhibit

Feb 24, 2026 / Hastings Museum

HASTINGS, Neb., — The Hastings Museum is celebrating a global icon this spring with the debut of itsrefreshed and reimagined Kool -Aid exhibi...

LB1237 and LB839 Advance at the Legislature on TuesdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 24, 2026 / KRGI News

After three days of debate, LB1237 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature.  Introduced by the executive board, the bill would enhance security m...

Two Bills from Regional Senators Face Committee HearingsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 24, 2026 / KRGI News

District 33 Senator Dan Lonowski presented LB 987 in front of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.  LB987 creates the Vision Benefit...

Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting

Feb 24, 2026 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners met for over an hour. See the complete meeting here. 

NSP Promotes Two Leaders to the Rank of Major

Feb 24, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

February 24, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of two long-time leaders to the rank...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 24, 2026 / HPD

February 24th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 23, 2026, a 42-year-old Hastings resident reported threats in the 2700 block of West 5th Street. ...

Celebrating Nebraska’s Birthday with Free Admission at the Nebraska History Museum and Other  State Historic Sites

Feb 24, 2026 / Allan Urlis

Lincoln, NE - 02/24/2026 - Nebraska is 159 years old on Statehood Day, March 11. To help Nebraskans celebrate, admission is free Saturday, February...

Buffalo County Register of Deeds Passes Away

Feb 24, 2026 / Press Release

Release from Buffalo County It is with sorrow that the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners announces the passing of Kellie S. John, the Buffalo ...

CNHS Features Pet of the WeekAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 24, 2026 / KRGI News

Miquelle Havens brought a dog named Albert as the pet of the week. 
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Grand Island man wins $23k in Milwaukee poker tournament

Feb 24, 2026 / News

MILWAUKEE - A Grand Island man won $23,850 playing poker at the Mid-States Poker Tour. Phil Mader won Event #9: $400 Senior’s 50+ NLH de...
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Gov Pillen, USDOT Sec. Duffy Announce Partnership to Cut Red Tape

Feb 24, 2026 / Governor's Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governor Jim Pillen and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new agreement with Nebraska through the Fe...
Michigan man arrested in York County traffic stop

Michigan man arrested in York County traffic stop

Feb 23, 2026 / York County Sheriff's Office

On Feb. 21, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a Sergeant with the York County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near mile marke...
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office K9s Dante and Kilo to get donation of body armor

Feb 23, 2026 / Hall County Sheriff's Office

Hall County Sheriff’s Office, NE - K9s Dante and Kilo will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 23, 2026 / HPD

February 23rd 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On February 22, 2026, a 29-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for 3rd degree domesti...

Hall County Board of Commissioners Schedules Tuesday MeetingAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 23, 2026 / KRGI News

Hall County Board Chair Ron Peterson gave a preview of Tuesday's board meeting.  Audio1 See the agenda below.
GI City Council Meets Tuesday

GI City Council Meets Tuesday

Feb 23, 2026 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetFebruary 24, 2026 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeti...
The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. (Credit University of Nebraska at Kearney)

First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

Feb 23, 2026 / UNMC

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will offer scholarships to the first class of medical students to study and train in Kearney, a key initi...

GI Police Report

Feb 23, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 02/23/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...

Expand your opportunities at the 2026 NE Sorghum Symposium

Feb 23, 2026 / Press Release

LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 23, 2026) – As producers continue navigating tight margins and rising input costs, the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Symposium wi...

MOSAIC Focuses on Developmental Disabilities MonthAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 23, 2026 / KRGI News

Guy Skodmin of MOSAIC features developmental disabilities month which is approaching.

HEC Hosting Several EventsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 23, 2026 / KRGI News

Kyler Tarwater of Venuworks discussed the latest from the Heartland Events Center. 

LB1108 from Stan Clouse Faces Public HearingAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Feb 23, 2026 / KRGI News

Stan Clouse, the District 37 State Senator, brought LB1108 before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee on Friday. It’s a t...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 22, 2026 / HPD

February 22nd 2026Reported Offenses: On February 21, 2026, a 49-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 600 block of South Colora...
Six More Defendants Charged in International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme

Six More Defendants Charged in International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme

Feb 21, 2026 / Amy Donato

OMAHA — A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment Wednesday charging six individuals for their roles in a large...