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Macron Street Closure Begins

Apr 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Works Department has begun planned work on Macron Street, which will lead to a complete closure ...

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

Apr 28, 2025 / DEA

OMAHA, Neb. –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proudly joins community organizations, law enforcement agencies and public health...

Important Dates Approaching for Hall County Property Owners

Apr 28, 2025 / KRGI News

Hall County Assessor and Register of Deeds Kristi Wold joined Brian Gallagher to talk about property taxes, homestead exemptions and property valua...

Vietnam Veterans Ceremony Set for Wednesday in GI

Apr 28, 2025 / KRGI News

We have more on Wednesday's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War ceremony with Gary Quandt and Don Shuda.  The following is from GI...

GIPL Announces 2025 Summer Programming for Kids & Teens

Apr 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library invites kids and teens along with their families to the library for special activities d...

GI Police Report

Apr 28, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/28/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Red Flag Warning Today

Apr 28, 2025 / NWS

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2-8pm across eastern portions of the area. Southwest winds gusting 30-40mph combined with low relative humidit...

A Latte Learning: UNK coffee shop gives students a taste of business management

Apr 27, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – In many ways, Brewed Awakening is just like any other coffee shop in Kearney. Customers looking for a quick pick-me-up can order a...

Severe Weather Possible

Apr 27, 2025 / NWS

There remains a lot of uncertainty on whether or not storms will develop late this afternoon-overnight. IF storms do form, they have the potential ...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 27, 2025 / HPD

April 27th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 26, 2025, a 47-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 800 block of South Burlington Avenue....

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

Apr 27, 2025 / NSP

April 26, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in we...

Gov. Pillen Comments on New Forecast Board Projections

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to take away $190 million from current fiscal year revenue...

Gov. Pillen and Area Kids Ceremoniously Plant State Capitol Tree for Arbor Day

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined children from the nearby Trinity Child Care Center in ceremoniously adding a new tree to the ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 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...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 25, 2025 / HPD

April 25th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 24, 2025, a 44-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud in the 3100 block of Osborne Drive West. On A...

AirCare accredited by CAMTS for quality and safety

Apr 25, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY, NE–CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare was once again awarded a three-year accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Medic...

Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans Coalition React to Legislative Efforts to Overturn Vote Coalition Partners Review Polling for Possible Referendum

Apr 25, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans coalition is sharing new polling results that reveal Nebraska voters think the legisl...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: President Trump’s First 100 Days

Apr 25, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, April 30th marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second Presidency. In that time, President Trump has taken historic action to deliver ...

Public Book Fair to be Featured During Go Big Give

Apr 25, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Friends of Grand Island Public Library will be hosting a book fair on Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Th...

Chloe Coplen-Anderson Sentenced to 35 to 60 Years for Murder of Newborn Baby

Apr 25, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Chloe Coplen-Anderson, of Gordon, Nebraska, was sentenced today by Judge Travis O’Gorman to 35 to 60 years in prison for the murder of her ne...

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Continue Celebrating 80 Years of Victory Through WWII Recognition Program

Apr 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 A deadline is fast approaching for World War II veterans who wish to receive their medal and certificate at a special ceremony in the State C...

Election Complaint Filed Over Missing Records in Medical Marijuana Ballot Challenge

Apr 24, 2025 / Kenny Colston

Lincoln – Earlier today, Common Cause Nebraska Executive Director Gavin Geis filed a complaint with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosur...

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Apr 24, 2025 / NSP

April 24, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wedn...

Dr. George Graef Honored with the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award

Apr 24, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 23, 2025) – For more than three decades, Dr. George Graef has been a driving force in soybean research, dedicating his c...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 24, 2025 / HPD

April 24th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 23, 2025, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 400 block of South Elm Avenue. ...