Local News
St. Francis hosting free skin cancer screening-June 4
May 13, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND– Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. affecting one in five people according to the American Academy of Dermatology...
Work will begin on North Road
May 13, 2025 / NDOT
May 13, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 19 on North Road at U.S. Highway 30 (US-30), according to th...
The Business Beat Returns as The Department Beat for 2025
May 13, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Chief Denny below. Grand Island, Neb. — After a successful debut season in 2024, “The Business Beat”...
GIPR Launches Junior Lifeguard Program, Lowers Hiring Age to 15
May 13, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at recruiting, developing a...
GI Police Report
May 13, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/13/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Nebraska Crop Production, Progress and Condition Report
May 13, 2025 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. May 12, 2025 - For the week ending May 11, 2025, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Ag...
Grand Island City Council to Meet Tuesday
May 12, 2025 / City of GI
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetMay 13, 2025 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Upgrading Communications System
May 12, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Sheriff Rick Conrad and Chief Deputy Josh Berlie joined Brian Gallagher.
Road Closures Announced for Alpha Street and Manchester Road
May 12, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is advising residents and motorists of two road closures that take effect today (Monday, May 12...
Seven College Students to Begin Summer Internships Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board
May 12, 2025 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – As the school year comes to a close, seven talented undergraduate students are gearing up for immersive internship experience...
Free Women’s Education–May 28 When & Why Teens Should See a Women’s Health Provider
May 12, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, NE--CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Women’s Health (Grand Island), is hosting a community educa...
Red Flag Warning Issued
May 12, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 11AM to 9PM today for portions of south central Nebraska. All counties that were in the F...
Hastings Police Report
May 12, 2025 / HPD
May 12th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 11, 2025, a 16-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of North Baltimore Avenue. On ...
GI Police Report
May 12, 2025 / GIPD
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the reports, please contact Division...
NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County
May 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 10, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County. This mo...
Fire Threat Upgraded
May 10, 2025 / NWS
The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Sunday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached ...
Hastings Police Report
May 10, 2025 / HPD
May 10th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On May 9, 2025, a 13-year-old Hastings resident was cited for minor in possession of tobacco p...
Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban in Central, Western Nebraska
May 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and wes...
IdeaBank Marketing wins top honors at 2025 PRISM Awards, including Best of Show
May 9, 2025 / Jack Sheard
LINCOLN, NE - IdeaBank Marketing emerged as a big winner at Thursday night’s PRISM Awards, taking home multiple accolades for creative excell...
GIPS Board Wraps Up May Meeting
May 9, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
See the complete Board Brief from the GIPS School Board Meeting on Thursday by clicking here.
GIPS Continues Investing in Future Educators with 2025 PathBack Recipients
May 9, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) continues to develop future educators. With the annual GIPS PathBack program, two so...
CDHD Supports the 'Day Without Childcare' Movement
May 9, 2025 / KRGI News
Jessica Hammers and Nicole Velazquez Hormachea joined Brian Gallagher about Monday's 'Day Without Childcare' observance. Click here for more ...
Strengthening Families Classes Coming Soon
May 9, 2025 / KRGI News
Lorinda Brown discussed the next series of Strengthening Families classes which will begin in August.
Hastings Police Report
May 9, 2025 / HPD
May 9th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On May 8, 2025, a 25-year-old Colorado resident was cited for leaving the scene of an accident-...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Renewable Fuels
May 9, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebr...