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CHI Health “Summer Student Nurse Internship” Program Sees Record Retention

Sep 29, 2025 / Taylor Miller External Communications Manager

NEBRASKA/IOWA – In the midst of the national shortage, finding nurses can be a challenge – but CHI Health’s Summer Student Nurse ...
GI City Council has Study Session Tuesday

GI City Council has Study Session Tuesday

Sep 29, 2025 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Study SessionCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetSeptember 30, 2025 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER This is an open meeting...

Gov. Pillen Accepts Resignations from Liquor Control Commission

Sep 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has accepted the resignations of Bruce Bailey and Kim Lowe of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The r...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 29, 2025 / HPD

September 29, 2025Reported Offenses: On September 28, 2025, a 29-year-old Grand Island resident reported a theft in the 3800 block of Osborne Driv...

Troopers Arrest One After Road Rage Incident on Highway 2

Sep 29, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

September 29, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kansas man after an incident on Highway 2 ...

Hall County Focuses on Cyber SecurityAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 29, 2025 / KRGI News

Hall County Computer Director Doug Drudik discussed the importance of cyber security for individuals and businesses. 
Lonestar: Christmas & Hits Tour w/ Special Guest Collin Raye Coming to the Heartland Events Center in December

Lonestar: Christmas & Hits Tour w/ Special Guest Collin Raye Coming to the Heartland Events Center in December

Sep 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — VenuWorks Presents brings holiday cheer and country classics with Lonestar and special guest Collin Raye to the Heartlan...

St Leo's Coach Drive is On

Sep 29, 2025 / Press Release

St. Leo’s Parish with the Human Concerns committee is happy to announce its 21st annual coat giveaway, an ongoing tradition of service and wa...

GI Police Report

Sep 29, 2025 / GIPD

FELONY REPORT  News media report for: 09/29/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more ...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 28, 2025 / HPD

September 28th 2025Reported Offenses: On September 27, 2025, a 74-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud in the 900 block of Brentwood Boulev...

Bob Evnen Touches on Variety of IssuesAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 27, 2025 / KRGI News

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen visited the region and discussed trade missions and election issues. Listen to the complete interview.

USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Agricultural Producers

Sep 27, 2025 / USDA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) paym...

Gov. Pillen and Senators React to Strong Showing in Latest BEA Report

Sep 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – The latest quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) bodes well for Nebraska and the nation. Nebraska is...

Electronic Recycling Event Coming to GI 10/4Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 26, 2025 / KRGI News

Katie Vlach discussed the electronics recycling event.  Here's more from Clean Community Systems. If you have an older tube or projection T...

GICC Celebrates Grand Parents DayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 26, 2025 / KRGI News

Jordan Engle discussed a couple of happenings at GICC. 

Newell Elementary Featured as Part of a GIPS Education FocusAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 26, 2025 / KRGI News

Newell Principal Nate Balcom gave an update on the happenings at that institution. 

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Supporting Rural Healthcare

Sep 26, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

One way we can support the Good Life is by supporting rural healthcare.  I am working with Senate Republicans and President Trump to strengthe...

Work will begin on I-80, Odessa - Kearney East Crossover

Sep 26, 2025 / NDOT

Sept. 26, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Oct. 1, on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference post 272+02 to...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Sep 26, 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...

GI Police Report

Sep 26, 2025 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 09/26/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day

Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day

Sep 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), which will be recognized on Saturday, Se...

Paid Sick Time Law is Effective October 1

Sep 25, 2025 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (paid sick time law) goes into effect Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  The new la...

Former State Official and Lincoln Club Owner Indicted

Sep 25, 2025 / Amy Donato

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned an Indictment charging Hobert Rup...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 25, 2025 / HPD

September 25th 2025Reported Offenses: On September 24, 2025, a 64-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 100 block of East 5th Street....

Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot

Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska is one of five states that will be part of a pilot program designed to impro...