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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Beef Month

May 23, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month.  Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerst...

Memorial Day Weekend Hours Vary for City Entities

May 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the City of Grand Island would like to announce its variety of holiday hours. A...

GI Police Report

May 23, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 05/23/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...

GI Area Farmers Market Getting Set For Season 2 Audio Icon, this article contains audio

May 22, 2025 / Press Release

(Grand Island, NE) - The Grand Island Area Farmers Market’s Season 2 debut is set for Saturday, May 24, in the north parking lot of Bosselman...
Photo Credit: Nebraska State Patrol

Colonel Waugh Confirmed by Nebraska Legislature

May 22, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Today, members of the Nebraska Legislature voted to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superi...

Ricketts Discusses Biofuels and Year-Round Nationwide E15 with Secretary Zeldin

May 22, 2025 / Senator Pete Ricketts Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing with Administrator of the EPA Lee Zeldin, U.S. Senator Pet...

Gov. Pillen Vetoes LB287 for Government Oversite and SID Taxation Concerns

May 22, 2025 / Governors Office Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed LB287, which was amended to include two other bills prior to final passage by the Legislature on...

GI Police Report

May 22, 2025 / Grand Island Police

All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. Offense: BurglaryVictim: 59 yr old female Incident #: L25052028O...

Omaha Woman Fined for Medicaid Fraud

May 22, 2025 / Nebraska Attorney General’s Office

An Omaha woman must repay over $12,000 and serve five years on probation after she pled no contest to a Medicaid fraud scheme on May 20, 2025. Dist...

NDOT 2025 Snowplow Roadeo

May 22, 2025 / NDOT News Release

(Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will host the 2025 Snowplow Roadeo in Kearney tomorrow, May 22. The annua...
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Reisig Named New Hastings Public Library Director

May 22, 2025 / City of Hastings

(Hastings, NE) - Hastings Public Library has a new director. Kelly Reisig started in the position on Wednesday, May 21. Reisig comes to the Ci...

Temporary Road Closure on Webb Road for Gas Main Repairs

May 21, 2025 / City of Grand Island Release

Grand Island, Neb. — Northwestern Energy is conducting essential gas main repairs requiring a complete closure of Webb Road North between 16t...
Photo Credit: City Of Grand Island

Grand Island Lights the Torch for Cornhusker State Games

May 21, 2025 / City of Grand Island Release

Grand Island, Neb. — Local dignitaries and community members gathered this morning at Heartland Public Shooting Park to officially light the ...

Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2025 / Nebraska State Patrol

(Lincoln, Neb.)  — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska State Patrol r...

Grand Island Public Pools Set To Open This Weekend

May 21, 2025 / City of Grand Island

The City of Grand Island’s swimming facilities will be open for summer on Saturday, May 24. All facilities are open seven days a week. Operat...

GI Police Report

May 21, 2025 / KRGI News/GIPD

News media report for: 05/21/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. Offense: Warrant / DrugsVictim: I...
Photo Credit: Grand Island Police Department/Facebook

GIPD Officers Receive Mothers Against Drunk/Drugged Driving Hero Awards

May 20, 2025 / KRGI News

(Lincoln, NE) - Several Grand Island Police Officers received Mothers Against Drunk/Drugged Driving Hero Awards at Wilderness Ridge in Lincoln on T...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Protecting Kids From Big Tech

Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Protecting Kids From Big Tech

May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB140, LB383, and LB172 – a slate of legislation brought on his behalf, aimed at provid...
Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska

May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCON, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The ...
Public Priorities Workshop Planned for GIAMPO 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

Public Priorities Workshop Planned for GIAMPO 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

May 20, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) invites community members to attend a Public Prioritie...

Hall County Wraps Up Meeting

May 20, 2025 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners held its meeting on Tuesday. See the meeting here.

Burn Ban Set to Expire Tonight, No Additional Order to Be Issued by Gov. Pillen

May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – A burn ban from Governor Jim Pillen will be allowed to expire at midnight, as scheduled. The order was issued on May 9 and larg...

NDOT News Release -- April 2025 Traffic Fatality Toll

May 20, 2025 / NDOT

May 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of April 2025, twenty people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, accord...

Hastings Police Report

May 20, 2025 / HPD

May 20th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 19, 2025, a 79-year-old Juniata resident reported a burglary in the 600 block of South Pine Avenue. On May...

Hope Harbor Launches Capital CampaignAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 20, 2025 / KRGI News

Hope Harbor will be greatly expanding its services in Grand Island.  Liz Mayfield and Natalie Lukens visited with Brian Gallagher.