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Gov. Pillen Addresses Bills to be Signed in Coming Week

May 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – A slate of bills – all priorities of Governor Jim Pillen – will be signed into law in the coming week. They include...
CHI Health Camp Helps Students Explore Careers- Application deadline June 5

CHI Health Camp Helps Students Explore Careers- Application deadline June 5

May 16, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health is accepting online applications until June 5 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming Nebraska s...

High Wind Warning North of GI

May 16, 2025 / NWS Hastings

- Strong northwest winds today. Gusts to 60 MPH are possible, mainly near and north of Highway 92. A High Wind Warning is in effect for these areas...

GI Police Report

May 16, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 05/16/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
11 GISH Students Sign for Registered Apprenticeships in the Technical Sciences

11 GISH Students Sign for Registered Apprenticeships in the Technical Sciences

May 15, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The positive impact of Career & Technical Education (CTE) through community partnerships was at the forefront at th...

Governor Pillen Issues Statement on Historic Budget Package

May 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Legislature for passing a historic budget which maintains spending...

LB 89 AdvancesAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

LB 89, the Stand with Women Act, advanced to final reading at the Legislature. Read more about the debate here.  See how the senators voted he...

Hastings Police Report

May 15, 2025 / HPD

May 15th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 14, 2025, a 52-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 800 block of North Marian Roa...

Gov. Pillen Appreciates Federal Waiver for Drivers Hauling Much Needed Fuels

May 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his appreciation to the Trump administration for enacting a regional federal waiver on servic...
Natalie Griffis (left), photographed with director Megan Uphoff (right), was recently awarded a Ron and Carol Cope Endowed Health Care Scholarship, Shirley Chavanu Endowed Nursing Scholarship and a Nursing Shared Governance Scholarship totalling $1,750. Griffis, a registered nurse in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, was one of 19 recipients of $19,750 in scholarships made possible by generous Foundation donors.

Good Samaritan Names Scholarship Recipients

May 15, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY - CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded to 19 area students whose field of study includes a career in healthcare. Jenifer ...

Briese Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Winners

May 15, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications

(Lincoln, NE) Today, Nebraska Treasurer Tom Briese announced the winners in the 2025 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepstakes, sponsor...

Hargis House Has Event Planned for WednesdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Anita Lewandowski discussed a presentation scheduled for Wednesday at 4pm at the Hargis House in Grand Island. Dan Naranjo will focus on funerals i...

Howard Elementary Preps for SummerAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Howard Elementary Principal Jessica Schroeder joined Brian Gallagher on the Community Connection. 

Northwest Nears End of School YearAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Brian Gallagher to touch on the latest news from the district. 

Heartland United Way Has Many Events PlannedAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Karen Rathke of the Heartland United Way touched on a variety of subjects with Brian Gallagher. 

CCC Schedules Cybersecurity Camp for TeensAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Raja Mendadala, CCC-GI, talked with Brian Gallagher about an upcoming cyber security camp. 

CDHD Features Tick SafetyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

Elizabeth Perez with the Central District Health Department focused on the dangers and prevention measures to avoid tick exposure.

Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak

May 15, 2025 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Nebraska (May 15, 2025) — For the 20th time in the past 21 months, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below the 50.0 growth...

GI Police Report

May 15, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 05/15/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...

Legislative Session Down to the Final 10 Days

May 15, 2025 / KRGI News

LB 89, a bill to protect girls from competing against boys in sports, advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. Governor Jim Pillen provided the state...

Gov Pillen Joins Republican Governors in Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and Israel’s Independence Day

May 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Republican governors in a statement of support for Jewish American Heritage Month and standin...

CCC Celebrates Graduation Day

May 14, 2025 / Scott Miller-CCC

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College held commencement ceremonies on May 9 with 533 graduates taking part. Both the Grand Island Ca...

Hastings Police Report

May 14, 2025 / HPD

May 14th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 13, 2025, a 56-year-old Clay Center resident reported a burglary in the 600 block of North Minnesota Avenue...
Garland Street Closure

Garland Street Closure

May 14, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Garland Street, from Blaine Street south to U.S. Highway 34 West will be closed now until Friday, May 16 at 12 a.m. The...

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15 for Peace Officers ...