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Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved at UNMC

Apr 12, 2025 / UNMC

The program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state, with the inaugural class to start in Spring 2...

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storms

Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has sent a request to President Donald J. Trump asking for a major disaster declaration resulting from the ...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 11, 2025 / HPD

April 11th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 10, 2025, a 52-year-old Hastings resident reported a weapons violation in the 1700 block of North Crane...

High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025

Apr 11, 2025 / NSP

Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, t...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 11, 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...

Aaron Young, a survey geologist with the Conservation and Survey Division, performs maintenance on a water well.

Groundwater Reports Shows Continued Decline in Eastern Nebraska

Apr 11, 2025 / Conservation and Survey Division

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 11, 2025 — The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the U...

Work begins on US-6, near Fairmont

Apr 11, 2025 / NDOT

April 11, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin April 21 on U.S. Highway 6 (US-6), from reference post 256.48 ...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities

Apr 11, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resoluti...

GICC Featured in Education Focus

Apr 11, 2025 / KRGI News

Superintendent Jordan Engle discussed MAPS testing at the district with Brian Gallagher.

Project Hunger Easter Basket Eggstravaganza Saturday

Apr 11, 2025 / KRGI News

Bids are being taken now for the Project Hunger Easter Basket Eggstravagana. The in-person event takes place from 10a-3p Saturday at the First Pres...

High school juniors encouraged to apply to Open Space, a premier summer art experience

Apr 11, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) invite high school juniors to apply for Open Space for the...

GI Police Report

Apr 11, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/11/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture with $38,950 Donation

Apr 11, 2025 / FNBO

Omaha, NE, April 10, 2025 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in...

Ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 10th at the new Grand Island Casino & Resort

Jackpot! Grand Island Casino & Resort Opens It's Doors

Apr 10, 2025 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The long-awaited Grand Island Casino & Resort at Fonner Park is now open. In April of 2021, Elite Casino Resorts was chose...

GIPS Board to Meet UPDATE

Apr 10, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

The Grand Island Public School Board of Education meets this evening. Click here for a link to the agenda and streaming option. Listen to an ...

Central Community College Op-Ed

Apr 10, 2025 / Dr. Matthew Gotschall College President

April is National Community College month, so it’s my honor to share some updates about YOUR college, Central Community College. Annually, we...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 10, 2025 / HPD

April 10th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On April 9, 2025, a 54-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for tampering with physical e...

Governor Pillen Flanked by Senator Mike Jacobson (Left) and Senator Brian Hardin (Right) Showing the Signed Bill

Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Apr 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Listen to the press event below. LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB168, the 340B Contract Ph...

GI Police Report

Apr 10, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/10/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Red Flag Warning Issued

Apr 10, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: Red Flag Warning in effect today for the whole area. Key Message #2: Relative humidity down to 15%. Key Message #3: Winds gusting...

Nebraska Babies Born in 2024 to Receive $50 Meadowlark Savings Pledge Funds *UPDATE

Apr 9, 2025 / Charles Isom

Listen to an interview with State Treasure Tom Briese concerning this and several other issues below. (LINCOLN, Neb. April 8, 2025) – Nebras...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall County

Apr 9, 2025 / NSP

April 9, 2025 (Omaha, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 9, 2025 / HPD

April 9th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 8, 2025, a 27-year-old Hastings resident reported a burglary in the 1000 block of West H Street. On Apr...

K.C. Belitz, Chancellor Li, Stacy and Dustin Dam & family, Gov. Pillen Innovation Business of the Year

Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners

Apr 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated recipients of the annual Business Awards presented by the Nebraska Business Developm...

Attorney General Hilgers Hosts 2025 Youth Conference

Apr 9, 2025 / Heather Buell

LINCOLN – Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted 52 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for this year’s 2025 Attorney General's Youth ...