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LB346 Introduced on Governor’s Behalf; Creates Efficiencies across Boards, Commissions and Other Entities

Jan 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Doubling down on efforts to ‘clean out the closets’ and create efficiencies across state government, Governor Jim Pillen...

December Traffic Fatality Toll

Jan 16, 2025 / NDOT

Jan. 16, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of December 2024, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways,...

Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote

Jan 16, 2025 / Tracy Overstreet

Grand Island, Nebr.-Along with the new year comes the opportunity for most 17-year-old Nebraskans to register to vote. “Nebraska law allows ...

Four New Representatives on the Nebraska Beef Council Board

Jan 16, 2025 / Adam Wegner, Director of Marketing

Kearney, NE – Nebraska Beef Council is pleased to announce the four new members that have been elected to its Board of Directors. The newly e...

Hastings College Professor Speaking at GIPL

Jan 16, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Through the years, unwed Americans have received advice from just about everything. From relationship guides and magazin...

Attorney General Hilgers’ Announces Legislative Priorities

Jan 16, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO BELOW.January 16, 2025 Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted a press conference today to highlight his legislative priorities...

Stolley Park Elementary Featured on Education Focus

Jan 16, 2025 / KRGI News

Whitney Flower, Principal at Stolley Park Elementary joined Brian Gallagher. 

Rural Mainstreet Economy Contracts Again

Jan 16, 2025 / Creighton University

January 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall Rural Mainstreet index fell below growth neutral for the 16th time in the past 17 months. ...

GI Police Report

Jan 16, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 1/16/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on report...

Reaction to the Passing of Jack Hoffman

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on the Passing of Jack HoffmanLINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing ...

Quit Start App Helps Tobacco Users

Jan 15, 2025 / KRGI News

There's a new app to help break the tobacco habit. Michelle Halpine talked about it with Brian Gallagher. 

Smith, Edwards, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Unfair Tax Preparation

Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced t...

Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address & Nebraska Appleseed Response

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, fellow Nebraskans. What a time of promise and...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory on EPA Filing

Jan 15, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln--Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed the file on Californ...

Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture

Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills critical to preserving and protecting agriculture in Nebras...

Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NDOT and NPS Recognize Snow Fighter Recognition Week

Jan 15, 2025 / Jeni Campana

Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly together with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the N...

Gi Police Report

Jan 15, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 1/15/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on report...

Grand Island City Council Hears Housing Study

Jan 15, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

The Grand Island City Council met  Tuesday. with a primary focus being the city's 2025 Housing Study. The Council also appointed its members t...

Gov. Pillen Directs Flags at State Buildings to Fly at Full Staff on Inauguration Day

Jan 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff...

PSC Closes Lumen Investigation

Jan 14, 2025 / PSC

Lincoln, January 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved an Order(911-075/PI-248, 911-077/C-5581/PI-252) closing its investig...

Powerhouse exhibition ‘California Clay’ on view at Hastings College

Jan 14, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – “California Clay,” a powerhouse exhibition of contemporary ceramic masters, including pieces by Peter Voul...

Nebraska Receives $4.53M in Funding through Federal Discretionary Grants

Jan 14, 2025 / NDOT

Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Last week it was announced that several Nebraska communities will receive a combined $4.53 million in fe...

GGCF Elects New Officers

Jan 14, 2025 / Melissa DeLaet

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA — The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF) is pleased to announce its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addi...

Hall County Airport Authority Board to Meet

Jan 14, 2025 / Press Release

The Hall County Airport Authority Board meets Wednesday. The agenda is attached. 

GI Police Report

Jan 14, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 1/14/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, pl...