Area News
Debt ceiling deal goes for vote
May 30, 2023 / AP
President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Biden ha...
Ricketts Remembers Fallen on Memorial Day
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day. “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it pro...
Space Heater Leads To Sunday Morning Fire
May 30, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
In Grand Island, a space heater caused an early morning house fire Sunday morning. Just before 7am the Fire department arrived at 712 N Vine. Fir...
Washington Woman Arrested After Pursuit in Multiple Counties
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Washington woman following a pursuit in multiple counties. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Friday, ...
Man With Merrick Co Warrant Arrested In Grand Island
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
On 05-26-2023 at approximately 15:53 hours, the officer was traveling eastbound on 17th St. when he would observe a silver Chevy pickup begin to ac...
Sign Removed from Monument Advisors Location
May 26, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Following months of reports from individuals to Grand Island Police involving Monument Advisors KRGI News has learned that the...
RED WILLOW COUNTY DISASTER DECLARATION
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Red Willow County, Nebraska, has suffered from a disastrous flood that occurred on May 26, 2023 causing severe damage to public and private propert...
Fireworks show at Fonner Park finishes out 150th Anniversary
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Efforts to bring a public fireworks display show back to Grand Island are nearing fruition, as members involved are asking the public to help their...
Medical Marijuana Supporters Organizing Ballot Drive
May 26, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Supporters of medical marijuana are hoping the third time is the charm to get the issue on the ballot in 2024. Crista Eggers is once again t...
Rural Healthcare Campaign Launches In Nebraska
May 26, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The Nebraska Hospital Association and the Nebraska Rural Health Association are joining forces to promote a campaign highlighting the importance of...
Theft Of Valuable Antiques Reported TO GIPD
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Thursday night a theft was reported on Anna Street in Grand Island. The Victim reported the theft of two antiques from her home, a silver ant...
South Platte High School Employee Sentenced 25-30 Years in Abuse of Minor Student
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Judge Patrick M. Heng sentenced Joel Foster in Deuel County District Court for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Foster, who is 39 years old, u...
KRGI News On Demand May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Supporters of medical marijuana are hoping the third time is the charm to get the issue on the ballot Health officials launch a new campaign highl...
State Troopers Headed to Texas Border
May 25, 2023 / Press Release
Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has authorized the deployment of 10 state troopers to the Texas border effective immediately. The deploymen...
21 Troopers Honored at Annual MADD Awards
May 25, 2023 / Press Release
21 troopers were honored for their efforts to remove impaired drivers from the road during the annual ‘MADD Heroes Awards’ Tuesday in L...
Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos
May 25, 2023 / Press Release
Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has signed the 2023-2025 Biennium budget and issued line-item vetos. "The budget passed by the Leg...
Grand Island Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
May 25, 2023 / Press Release
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Seth Hansen, 30, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced today by Senior United States Distri...
KRGI News On Demand May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Hall Co Commissioners make significant progress on the courthouse expansion project, while the Nebraska Legislature tackles voter ID, School Choice...
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
May 24, 2023 / Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all. CEO Jim Farley wrote...
Progress Made On Courthouse Project
May 24, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
More progress was made yesterday on the Hall County Courthouse project as Hall Co Commissioners have zeroed in on the location as well as which off...
Passenger Injured Jumping Out Of Vehicle Driven By Impaired Driver
May 24, 2023 / Press Release
Yesterday evening a medical call was dispatched to Fonner Park Rd and Stuhr Rd of a male on the side of the road with blood on hisface. The G...
Grand Island Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
May 24, 2023 / Press Release
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Christopher Lee Perez, 36, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on May 22, 2023, in Lincol...
KRGI News On Demand May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The State Legislature's most controversial piece of Legislation was signed into law yesterday. The Hall Co. Courthouse project continues to progre...
City Parks and Recreation Announces Opening Date of Swimming Facilities
May 23, 2023 / Press Release
The City of Grand Island swimming facilities will open for the summer starting Saturday, May 27. All facilities are open seven days a week. O...
New Lifeguard Development and Recruiting Program
May 23, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new efforts to help recruit, develop, and train young lifeguards. Youth ages 11-14 ...
