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Bringing Americans Together to Confront Our Challenges
Mar 7, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
When President Trump took office, historic inflation and a failure of leadership by the Biden administration had hammered American families and sma...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 7, 2025 / HPD
March 7th 2025Arrests/Citations: On March 6, 2025, a 58-year-old Hastings was cited for a theft that occurred on February 11, 2025, in the 600 blo...
The Sandhill Crane Migration Highlights March Activities in the Region
Mar 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema with the Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau discussed the crane migration and more with Brian Gallagher.
Central Catholic Karnival Kapers Celebrates 54th anniversary
Mar 7, 2025 / Jeannee Mueller Fossberg
Listen to an interview with Jordan Stegman, Evie Peterson, and JT Rein below. Central Catholic Middle/High School’s family friendly, annual ...
GGICF Has Several Events Approaching
Mar 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Megan Vaughn, Communications Director for the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, talked with Brian Gallagher about Hometown Highlights, don...
Dr. Jane Stavem Selected as Deputy Commissioner of Education
Mar 7, 2025 / David Jespersen
The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jane Stavem as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. The decision comes after a nationwide se...-2025-03-07-09-30-51.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Yuetter Institute Experts Explain Trade Impacts on Nebraska Ag Producers
Mar 7, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 6, 2025 — As international trade issues receive growing attention, it is important for Nebraskans to understand the ...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Strength and Prosperity for the American People
Mar 7, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Americans elected President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength. This week, the President addressed ...
GI Police Report
Mar 7, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Winter Weather Advisory Expanded
Mar 7, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1:A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 3 PM this afternoon for Valley, Greeley, Nance, Sherman and Howard counties and has bee...-2025-03-06-21-29-13.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Sam Schroeder, Paige Oltmans will serve as next student body leaders at UNK
Mar 6, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor
KEARNEY – Sam Schroeder will serve a second term as student body president at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, with Paige Oltmans joini...
Hannah Luber Named Wasmer Principal for 2025-26 School Year
Mar 6, 2025 / Mitchell Roush GIPS
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — A leadership transition will be taking place at Wasmer for the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Jim Tews, Wasmer Principal, ha...
Broken Bow Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
Mar 6, 2025 / DOJ
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Lucas A. Wacker, 39, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 6, 2025, in fed...
Work will resume on US-30, west of Grand Island
Mar 6, 2025 / NDOT
March 6, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will resume March 10 on US-30, west of Grand Island, from mile marker 308....
Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation
Mar 6, 2025 / AARP
LINCOLN, NEB. — Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislatu...
Lutheran Education Featured on Community Connection
Mar 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Brad Keasling gave the latest on Heartland Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran schools with Brian Gallagher.
GIPS Annual Report Released
Mar 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public School Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed the annual report, Read Across America, and the Islander Extravaganza with Brian Ga...
GIPD Finds Good Samaritan Who Helped Officer
Mar 6, 2025 / KRGI News/GIPD
(Grand Island, NE) - The Grand Island Police Department has found it's good samaritan who helped a fellow officer during an arrest on Wednesday, Ma...
Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release
OMAHA, MARCH 6, 2025 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke ala...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 6, 2025 / HPD
March 6th 2025Reported Offenses: On March 5, 2025, a 65-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1100 block of North Webster Avenue. On...
GI Library to Host Mario Birthday Party
Mar 6, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — To celebrate the birthday of legendary video game character Mario, the Grand Island Public Library is inviting tweens an...
Winter Weather Advisory North of Tri-Cities
Mar 6, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Greeley, Valley, Sherman, Howard and Nance counties. The advisory will be in effect f...-2025-03-06-08-43-17.jpg?width=550&height=289)
UNK’s research impact earns national recognition from Carnegie Foundation
Mar 6, 2025 / odd Gottula, Sr. Director of Communications
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has been classified as a Research College and University by the American Council on Education...-2025-03-06-08-35-40.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech
Mar 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order banning the use or download of applications, software, and platforms create...-2025-03-06-08-28-24.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Girl Scout Cookie Program Extended: More Time to Stock Up on Your Favorite Treats!
Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release
Great news for cookie lovers! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is thrilled to announce that the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program has been extended un...