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St. Francis once again earns an ‘A’ for patient safety
May 1, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND – CHI Health St. Francis once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofi...
Minimum Wage Adjustment Bill Advances at the Legislature.
May 1, 2025 / KRGI News
A bill to adjust the minimum wage advance at the legislature. Here's the statement of intent for the bill: The following constitutes the reasons ...
Renewable Fuels Month Highlights Importance of Biofuels for Nebraska
May 1, 2025 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Nebraska — As the summer driving season kicks off in May, Nebraskans are encouraged to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Re...
GI Police Report
May 1, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/01/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Tabitha’s Monthly Health Tip
May 1, 2025 / Tabitha
How Do I Think More Positively About Aging? Wrinkle creams, micro-needling, chemical peels… The list of anti-aging cosmetic products and pr...
May 1st is the 12th Annual Go Big GIVE UPDATE
May 1, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
Listen to an interview with Karly Behrendt below. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are expected to be raised for causes in Hall, Hamilton, Howard,...
Gov. Pillen Announces Chairperson Cotton Retirement from Parole Board
May 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Rosalyn Cotton from the Board of Parole. Cotton has served on the ...
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Grief Support Groups in May
May 1, 2025 / Michele Arnett
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...
1 Million Cups Grand Island Celebrates 6-Month Milestone with Community Celebration
Apr 30, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — 1 Million Cups Grand Island is excited to celebrate six months of weekly gatherings that highlight and support local ent...
Vietnam Veterans Honored in GI
Apr 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Grand Island, Neb. — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975. Hall County and Grand Island dignitaries paid tribute to not only those who ser...
Nebraska Attorney General's Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Cryptocurrency Scams
Apr 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is issuing a consumer alert to the public following a surge in reports of romance scams and cryptocurrency-b...
Hastings Police Report
Apr 30, 2025 / HPD
April 30th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 28, 2025, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a protection order violation in the 900 block of Wes...
Work will begin in Thayer and Hamilton counties
Apr 30, 2025 / NDOT
April 30, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 5 on Interstate 80 (I-80) at reference post 318+17 and U.S...
State Patrol Arrests Three Inmates for Attempted Murder
Apr 30, 2025 / NSP
April 30, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three inmates for their roles in an assault...
CNCAA Preps for Go Big Give
Apr 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central District Health Department discusses volunteer opportunities in advance of Go Big Give
CDHD Celebrates the End of World Immunization Week
Apr 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Nicole Placke of the Central District Health Department talks about immunization requirements with Brian Gallagher.
GISH Responds to Social Media Threat
Apr 30, 2025 / KRGI News
The following email was sent to GISH patrons from the principal regarding an online threat. Dear GISH Families, We wanted to provide an update fo...
GI Police Report
Apr 30, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/30/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Gov. Pillen Issues New Executive Order on Burn Ban
Apr 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new executive order stipulating that central and western Nebraska remain under a burn ba...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska
Apr 29, 2025 / Governor Pillen Proclaims May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska
Lincoln, NE (April 29, 2025) – Governor Jim Pillen has officially proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska, recognizing the ess...
Work Continues To Be Made With Hwy30 Realignment Project
Apr 29, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - As the weather has gotten nicer, the construction activity has picked up along Hwy 30 west of Hwy 281. The realignment project...
Two Arrested After Stolen Pickup, Stolen Guns Recovered in Pursuit
Apr 29, 2025 / NSP
April 29, 2025 (Sidney, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit involving a stolen...
Minden Opera House Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Apr 29, 2025 / Marcy Brandt
(Minden, Nebraska) Twenty-five years ago, on Memorial Day Weekend, the Minden Opera House reopened its newly renovated doors as the premier a...
CCC Plans Commencement, Honors Alumni
Apr 29, 2025 / Jodi Ransom
(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will hold commencement ceremonies for its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses on Fr...
Pillen Applauds Trump’s First 100 Days
Apr 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second ...