Area News
Nebraska GOP state Sen. Flood wins ex-congressman’s seat
Jun 29, 2022 / AP
Nebraska state Sen. Mike Flood won the race to replace Fortenberry. Flood beat Democratic state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks in the state’s 1st...
Fatal Accident In Merrick Co.
Jun 29, 2022 / Press Release
According to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, around 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to a single vehicle rollover crash on Highwa...
NSP Makes Arrest for Child Enticement in Grand Island
Jun 28, 2022 / Press Release
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Roca man following an investigation into child enticement. On Monday, investigators a...
No Jail Time For Fortenberry
Jun 28, 2022 / AP
Former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal ...
Firework Sales Begin At 8am
Jun 28, 2022 / Press Release
Grand Island city code regulates the hours fireworks may be sold and discharged within the city limits. Beginning this Tuesday, June 28, the hours ...
Voters to replace ex-congressman on day of sentencing
Jun 28, 2022 / AP
On the same day a judge sentences an ex-congressman from Nebraska for lying to federal agents, voters in his district are deciding his replacement....
States First Monkeypox Case Identified In Douglas Co
Jun 28, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
Nebraska has identified its first case of monkeypox. A Douglas County male in his 30s with recent international travel is expected to be confirmed...
Police Investigating Semi Thefts
Jun 27, 2022 / Press Release
Grand Island Police are investigating a string of semi thefts over the weekend. According to the Grand Island police report at least two suspects ...
Chaperone Formed, First Candidate Named
Jun 27, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
The push by former Grand Island Mayor Jeremy Jensen for stronger representation on the Grand Island Public schools board of education is picking up...
Nebraska Political Leaders Weigh In On Row V Wade Decision
Jun 27, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
Friday the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Friday's r...
Nebraska Supreme Court denies appeal of death row inmate
Jun 26, 2022 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court has denied the postconviction appeal of a death row inmate who said his defense attorney was ...
Uncertainty looms over possible Nebraska abortion session
Jun 26, 2022 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska could be headed to a special session to try to ban abortions now that the U.S. Supreme Court has given states t...
Man Arrested Following Peru Shooting Investigation
Jun 26, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
JUNE 24, 2022 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — One person has been arrested following an investigating into a shooting that occurred last weekend in P...
100 Square Body Auction Generating Plenty Of Buzz
Jun 24, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
It’s a giant weekend for truck enthusiasts in Grand Island as the 100 square body auction will get underway on Saturday. KRGI News Dir...
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Jun 24, 2022 / AP
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years — a decision by its conservative m...
Congress set to vote on gun violence bill
Jun 24, 2022 / AP with added statements
Congress is on the verge of approving a $13 billion bipartisan gun violence bill. House approval is expected Friday on legislation that would be la...
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available For Children 6 Months And Up
Jun 22, 2022 / Press Release
Children ages 6 months and up are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination after the Center for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously voted for...
Ballot Vacancy for Grand Island Public Schools Ward B School Board Race
Jun 22, 2022 / Press Release
Grand Island Public School Board Ward B candidate Carol Schooley filed a declination of nomination form Monday, June 20, 2022 with the Hall County ...
Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Juvenile Apprehended in Grand Island
Jun 17, 2022 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Patrol and Grand Island Police Department have taken a juvenile into custody following a pursuit and search Thursday night...
Troopers Locate Missing Indiana Girl Near Kearney
Jun 17, 2022 / Press Release
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have located a missing 13-year-old girl from Indiana and arrested a Colorado man following a traffic stop o...
Gov. Ricketts Tests Positive for COVID-19
Jun 15, 2022 / Press Release
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement. “The First Lady and I have tested positive for COVID-19. Both of...
Judge lifts major obstacle for Nebraska medical pot campaign
Jun 15, 2022 / AP
A federal judge in Nebraska has removed a major obstacle for activists who want to legalize medical marijuana via a ballot campaign, ruling t...
Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests in Merrick County
Jun 14, 2022 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance of the SNARE Drug Task Force, Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, and Central City Police Department,...
GIPD Arrest Juvenile After High Speed Pursuit
Jun 13, 2022 / Press Release
Friday night officers observed a vehicle driving northbound on Broadwell Ave from Anna St without the lights on. A traffic stop was initiated at Jo...
Troopers, Drug Task Force Locate 1 LB of Meth in Hastings
Jun 13, 2022 / Press Release
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the TRIDENT Drug Task Force, have arrested a Hastings man after locating more than a ...
