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Spring Flowers in Range or Pastures Could be Noxious Weeds

Apr 8, 2025 / Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator

Late April, May, and June are the months when we frequently see both native and non-native forbs begin to grow and start to flower in range and pas...

International Team Calls for New Approach to Estimate Crop Yield

Apr 8, 2025 / Dan Moser, Office of Research and Innovation

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 8, 2025 — An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and ga...

Celebrate Mentoring

Apr 8, 2025 / Brenna Poindexter Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska

GRAND ISLAND, NE — TeamMates Mentoring of Grand Island and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska invite the community to Celebrating M...

UNMC Alzheimer’s Studies First to Use New Mouse Models

Apr 8, 2025 / ohn Keenan, UNMC Strategic Communications

In a landmark study, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center developed a novel mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease that, for ...

GI Police Report

Apr 8, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/08/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

GIFD Division Chief Earns Global Recognition

Apr 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Caward is officially one of only 300 Chief Training Officers worldwi...

“Pen and Ink & Personal Finances” Featured in Art Alcove

Apr 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is pleased to announce Blake Teichmeier is the featured artist for April in the library&...

2025 GI Swimming Online Season Passes Now Available

Apr 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Seasons passes to Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool are officially available online until May 23, and walk-up season pass pu...

Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases

Apr 7, 2025 / Press Release

Listen to the press event below.LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. De...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Apr 7, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. April 7, 2025 - For the week ending April 6, 2025, there were 4.5 dayssuitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricu...

Red Cross Sends Nebraskans to Help Those Affected by Spring Storms

Apr 7, 2025 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, APRIL 7, 2025 — As part of a massive multi-state relief effort, the American Red Cross is rushing critical emergency support to thousa...

Hastings College announces 2025-26 class of Scott Scholars

Apr 7, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – From more than 150 applications to 40 participants selected for two Community Leadership Challenges to additional inte...

One Arrested After Pursuit in Dawson, Gosper Counties

Apr 7, 2025 / NSP

April 7, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska...

St. Francis Foundation’s Ticket to Win Kicking-Off Eighth Year

Apr 7, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Ticket to Win is returning for its eighth year. Ticket sales, for the Foundation&rsquo...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 7, 2025 / HPD

April 7th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On April 6, 2025, an 11-year-old Hastings resident was cited for assault by mutual consent an...

Hall County Board of Commissioners to Meet

Apr 7, 2025 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday at 9am. Listen to a preview with Pam Lancaster and see the agenda below. 

GI City Council Meets Tuesday

Apr 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

The Grand Island City Council has its regular meeting on Tuesday.  One item of note that is not on our agenda as planned is a public hearing ...

GI Police Report

Apr 7, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 6, 2025 / HPD

April 6th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 5, 2025, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported theft in the 100 block of East 5th Street. On April 5...

TriCity LifeNet Reunites with Young Patient in Hastings

Apr 6, 2025 / Chris Thompson

HASTINGS, NE – April 3, 2025 – Cheers and applause filled the air at Hastings Middle School on Wednesday as students and staff gathered...

Scam Targets Nebraska Casinos

Apr 5, 2025 / Press Release

Omaha, NE — WarHorse Gaming, LLC, the parent company of WarHorse Casino Lincoln and WarHorse Casino Omaha, is alerting the public to a series...

Governor Pillen Statement on Upcoming Winner-Take-All Debate

Apr 5, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement ahead of Legislature’s anticipated first-round debate on LB3, which wo...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 5, 2025 / HPD

April 5th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 4, 2025, a 38-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 400 block of East 7th Stree...

Nazi Flag Picture Taken In Aurora Locker Room

Apr 5, 2025 / KRGI News/Aurora Public Schools

The following is a message that was posted to the Aurora Huskies Facebook page from Superintendent of Aurora Jody Phillips.  Late Thursday ev...

GILT Schedules Auditions for Summer Musical

Apr 4, 2025 / Jeanee Mueller Fossberg

Grand Island Little Theatre is announcing auditions for the summer show of the 2024-2025 season, “Disaster!”, a musical comedy by Jack ...