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Wes Wilmot Files for Legislature in District 38
Jan 13, 2026 / Wes Wilmot
Beaver City, NE –On Friday, Wes Wilmot filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot a...
Nebraska Schools Among 63 Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement In 2025
Jan 13, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Two Nebraska schools are among 63 across the U.S. that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success in im...
McKeon Resigns as District 41 State Senator
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In a tearful prepared statement, Dan McKeon resigned as District 41 State Senator this morning. The action came before debate on his potential expu...
Hall County to hold deputy registrar training
Jan 13, 2026 / Hall County
GRAND ISLAND - The Hall County Election Office will be offering three training sessions for registered voters to become a Deputy Registrar – ...
Grand Island book store to close its doors
Jan 13, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island book store will close their doors this upcoming summer. A post on Facebook from the store made the announcement over ...
Nebraska Environmental Education Conference 2026
Jan 12, 2026 / Amber Schiltz Program Director, NACEE
“Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology & Stories of Place” Kearney, NE — [January 12, 2026] — The N...
Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg Officially Files Candidacy
Jan 12, 2026 / Daniel Bass,
LINCOLN, Neb. – Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg officially filed his candidacy for State Treasurer. Spellerberg served as th...
Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
Jan 12, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:...
The Right Price game show returns to Hastings
Jan 12, 2026 / City of Hastings
HASTINGS - The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department is recreating the fun of a long-standing, popular game show on Thursday, Jan. 29. The...
Governor Pillen and Local Leaders Break Ground on Hastings Southeast Project – A Milestone for Nebraska
Jan 12, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Grand Island — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, joined by Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) officials and Hastings Mayor Jay Beckb...
Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele Delivers State of the City Address
Jan 12, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — Mayor Roger Steele delivered his annual State of the City Address Monday morning, outlining seven years of historic grow...
LR282, McKeon Expulsion Resolution, Advances to Floor Debate
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI News
After a two hour hearing this morning, LR282 advanced out of the executive committee and will be up for floor debate on Tuesday morning. The hearin...
Nebraska Public Schools Celebrate Record-Breaking Advanced Placement (AP) Performance and Participation in 2025
Jan 12, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to announce significant gains in student achievement and participation in the College Board’s A...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 12, 2026 / HPD
January 12th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On January 11, 2026, a 30-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for trespassing in the 7...
GI City Council Has Meeting Tuesday
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJanuary 13, 2026 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an ope...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday at 9am. District Five Commissioner Jane Richardson gave a preview.
Several Activities Coming to the Heartland Events Center
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI
There are many events on the agenda at the Heartland Events Center. The new arena team, the Siege, took the spotlight. Kyler Tarwater from Venuwork...
HUW Provides Update on Activities
Jan 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way gave the latest on happenings with the organization.
Grand Island Police Investigate Swatting Call at Grand Island Casino
Jan 11, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department investigated a reported threat at the Grand Island Casino on Sunday, January 11 that ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 11, 2026 / HPD
January 11th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On January 10, 2026, a 55-year-old Riverton resident was cited for no operator’s lic...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 10, 2026 / HPD
January 10th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 9, 2026, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700 block of Crane Avenue. On...
Several Bills Introduced on Friday
Jan 10, 2026 / KRGI News
Several bills were introduced at the legislature on Friday. See the story from Unicameral Update here.
Defending America’s Interests
Jan 10, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
From its creation by President James Monroe in 1823 until today, the Monroe Doctrine has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. This policy ass...
GIPS Board Wraps up January Meeting
Jan 10, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
The Grand Island Public School Board met on Thursday. See the complete report here.
Free Education Series for the Community-Jan. 22
Jan 9, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, NE--CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is hosting a community education sessi...