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Hastings Police Report
Jun 24, 2025 / HPD
June 24th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 23, 2025, a 56-year-old Prosser resident reported a theft in the 3800 block of Osborne Drive West. On Ju...Tabitha Offers a Variety of Grief Support Groups in July
Jun 24, 2025 / Michele Arnett
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...Nebraska’s May 2025 Unemployment Rate is 3.0 Percent
Jun 24, 2025 / Hillary Lee
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally...Nebraska State Fair Named Rodeo of the Year
Jun 24, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The Nebraska State Fair has been recognized as Rodeo of the Year by the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), ... GI Fire Chief Cory Schmidt Hits on a Variety of Topics
Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News
A new fire truck is on the way. Construction continues on the new fire station. Plus the fourth of July is always a challenging time. Fire Chief Co... GILT Junior Shows Set for Saturday
Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News
Listen to an interview featuring Saturday's show below. GILT Jr, a part of Grand Island Little Theatre, wraps up a weeklong event this summer for ... GGCF Pushes Hear GI
Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News
Megan Vaughn of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation focused on Hear Grand Island which opens the summer season Friday.Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist
Jun 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen joined leaders from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Vital Services, Inc., prog...Heartland Events Center to Host “Shop & Skate” Event in July
Jun 24, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Heartland Events Center is excited to announce a weekend packed with summer fun during the upcoming Shop & Skate...Hall County Public Defender Takes Own Life
Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News
The body of an attorney, Anthony Wagoner, who works in the Hall County Public Defender’s Office was found Monday morning in the office. The ...GI City Council Meets Tuesday
Jun 23, 2025 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJune 24, 2025 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting o... Hall County Corrections Featured on Community Connection
Jun 23, 2025 / KRGI News
Todd Bahensky, Hall County Corrections Director, touched on a variety of issues on KRGI.GIPL Seeking Applicants for Library Board
Jun 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is currently seeking applications from community members interested in serving on the Li...Smith Announces Additional June Staff Outreach Events
Jun 23, 2025 / Press Release
Washington, DC — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during these a...NSP Calls to Renew Driving Focus After Another Cruiser is Hit
Jun 23, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 23, 2025 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is renewing calls for motorists to pay attention to the road after a second ...Hastings Police Report
Jun 23, 2025 / HPD
June 23rd 2025Reported Offenses: On June 22, 2025, a 71-year-old Sterling resident reported a hit and run accident in the 3600 block of Cimarron P...GI Police Report
Jun 23, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 06/23/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...Railside to Host Free Downtown Development Tour
Jun 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The public is invited to experience firsthand the exciting transformation taking place in downtown Grand Island during t...Rural Mainstreet Economy Soars to Two-Year High
Jun 22, 2025 / Kristen Crawford
OMAHA, Nebraska (June 20, 2025) — The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral reading in June, marking its...Developing research network designed to enhance rural informed care
Jun 22, 2025 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center,
Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network (GNRRN) will give Nebraska’s critical access hospitals tools and infrastructure to support research b...NSP Adds Electronics Storage Detection K9 to Tech Crimes Unit
Jun 22, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome a new four-legged member to the team. NSP...Hastings Police Report
Jun 22, 2025 / HPD
June 22nd 2025Reported Offenses: On June 21, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 600 block of North Burlington Avenue. ... Hear Grand Island Announces 2025 Lineup 
Jun 20, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Friday morning the Hear Grand Island 2025 lineup was announced at Amur Plaza . Mayor Roger Steele was one of the speakers f... 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships Coming to Grand Island
Jun 20, 2025 / Grand Island Tourism Release
(Grand Island, NE) - The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships will be held in Grand Island June 22-27. “This is the 15 th year that Gra...Registration Now Open for 2025 Grand Island Games
Jun 20, 2025 / City of Grand Island Release
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for the 2025 Grand Island G...