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37 GISH Students Honored as 2024-25 AP Scholars
Aug 15, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — In aiming for academic excellence, over thirty Grand Island Senior High (GISH) students have been recognized as scholar...
July Traffic Fatality Toll
Aug 15, 2025 / NDOT
August 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of July 2025, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, acc...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 15, 2025 / HPD
August 15th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 14, 2025, a 72-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1800 block of Boyce Street. ...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Domestic Abuse Death Review Team Annual Report
Aug 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Today, the Domestic Abuse Death Review Team (DADRT) issued its 2025 report, which examines cases of domestic violence deaths in Nebraska with the g...
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Shakeri Joins St. Francis
Aug 15, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island – CHI Health St. Francis Regional Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aria Shakeri, board-certified radiati...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Aug 15, 2025 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Providing the Good Life
Aug 15, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Rural communities are the heart and soul of Nebraska. Their health care needs are unique and require tailored solutions. The One Big Be...
Everything Outdoors Features the Heat
Aug 15, 2025 / KRGI News
Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension, discusses lawn and plant care during the heat.
GI Police Report
Aug 15, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/15/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Nebraska State Fair Offers Free Parking and Shuttle Service
Aug 15, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair has made it easy for guests to quickly get to the Fair safely and comfortably, with free parking, convenient shuttle servic...
Heat Advisory Today and Tomorrow
Aug 15, 2025 / NWS Hastings
Dangerous heat is expected Today & Saturday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kans...
Inmate missing from community corrections facility
Aug 15, 2025 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
August 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincol...
Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney
Aug 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 900 participants to Kearney for the 2025 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 14, 2025 / HPD
August 14th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 13, 2025, a 29-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 800 block of North Baltimore Ave...
Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award Winners Announced
Aug 14, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
Celebrate Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Celebration of Book&rsq...
GICC Open after Challenging Summer
Aug 14, 2025 / KRGI News
Superintendent Jordan Engle gave an update on the effects of the summer flooding and its impact on GICC.
GIPS Board Meets Today
Aug 14, 2025 / KRGI News
The Grand Island Public School board of education meets at 5:30 at the Kneale Administration Building. Superintendent Matt Fisher talked about the ...
Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center receives governor's award
Aug 14, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 14, 2025 — The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center has received the Governor’s Excellence in Ag Partnership A...
Briese Celebrates Able to Save Day
Aug 14, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln) Today Treasurer Tom Briese joined with disability advocates across the country to national ABLE to Save Day. This day is dedicated to rai...
Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search finals set for August 30 at State Fair
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The stage is set, the talent is top-notch, and the audience gets a say — Nebraska’s premier showcase for rising performers, the Galaxy ...
From handmade treasures to big-ticket items, the Marketplace has it all
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Shopping at the Nebraska State Fair isn’t just about filling a bag — it’s about discovering something new, meeting the makers, an...
From Cucumbers to Korean Corn Dogs: Nebraska State Fair serves up tradition and adventure
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair is known for many things — agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit — but nothing gets fairgoers talkin...
GI Police Report
Aug 14, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/14/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Heat Advisories Return
Aug 14, 2025 / NWS
Dangerous heat returns to the area Friday & Saturday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached Decision Support ...
Crowd favorites and new surprises await fairgoers in Grand Island
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
You don’t need a ticket to a grandstand show to enjoy world-class performances at the Nebraska State Fair. From gravity-defying stunt dogs to...