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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...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...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
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
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
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 Campaign
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. GI Public Library Preps for Big Summer
May 20, 2025 / KRGI News
Laura Fentress with the Grand Island Public Library discussed the summer reading program with Brian Gallagher.GI Police Report
May 20, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/20/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on a day-long visit that included three sepa...Gov Pillen Joins Sec Rollins as She Approves First-in-the-Nation Waiver to Restrict Soda & Energy Drinks from Food Stamps in Nebraska
May 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
FREMONT, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Nebraska today as she signed the first-in-the-nation...Pillen Veto Stands: No Taxpayer Benefits for Repeat Drug Felons
May 19, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen’s veto of LB319, which would expand access to taxpayer-funded food stamps for felony drug deal...Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 19, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. May 19, 2025 - For the week ending May 18, 2025, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork,...Hastings College honors 139th graduating class
May 19, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College held its 139th Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025. During the ceremony, the College awarded degre... Next Class of Nebraska LEAD being sought
May 19, 2025 / KRGI news
Kurtis Harms joined Brian Gallagher for a discussion on the Nebraska LEAD program. Hear the interview below. Click here for more information. Hall County Board of Commissioners Meet Tuesday
May 19, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Commissioners have their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday. District 6 Commissioner Gary Quandt gave a preview. An agenda is below. He...Hastings Police Report
May 19, 2025 / HPD
May 19th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 18, 2025, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a third-degree assault in the 200 block of East South St...Good Samaritan Provides New Bike Helmets to the Community-June 2
May 19, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY— CHI Health Good Samaritan and Safe Kids Platte Valley will provide new bike helmets to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2...