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Injury Accident Involving Detasseling Bus

Injury Accident Involving Detasseling Bus

Jul 6, 2023 / Press Release

Monday an SUV and a bus carrying a detasseling crew collided near Axtell. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 6 and 2nd Ave. Three ...
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Scam Discovered In Buffalo Co

Jul 6, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

In Buffalo County sheriff officials are warning residents of a scam where callers are impersonating local sheriff's office personnel telling citize...
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YWCA To Break Ground On Playground Renovation Friday

Jul 6, 2023 / Press Release

YWCA of Grand Island, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empoweringwomen, invites the public to join them in breaking gr...
KRGI On Demand

KRGI News On Demand July 5, 2023Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 5, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

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Fireworks

Firework Celebrations On Hold After Severe Weather Threat

Jul 5, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

A celebration of independence and Grand Island’s 150th anniversary was put on hold following the threat of severe weather. The fireworks cel...
Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around

Gov. Pillen Announces Plans to Connect Nebraska During State Fly Around

Jul 5, 2023 / Press Release

Tomorrow Governor Jim Pillen will visit five cities including Grand Island to highlight infrastructure, broadband, and economic development as vita...
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1868 Foundation Adds Two Members To Board Of Directors

Jul 5, 2023 / Press Release

The Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation appointed two individuals to serve a three-year term on its Board of Directors, b...
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Biden begins Plan B Following Student Loan Supreme Court Decision

Jul 5, 2023 / Tyson Havranek/with facts from AP

Last week the Supreme Court struck down the President’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debt. Nebraska Attorney M...
Gavel-Sentencing

Kearney Woman Sentenced On Meth Charges

Jul 5, 2023 / Press Release

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Amanda Kay Jensen, 31, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on June 30, 2023, to 30 months&rsqu...
Friday Feature Episode V Shawn Metcalf

Friday Feature Episode V Shawn MetcalfAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 30, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

With the City Administrator search now in the rearview mirror in Grand Island, we shine on spotlight on city government and operations in Hastings,...
Ricketts Hosts Instagram Q&A Thursday

Ricketts Hosts Instagram Q&A Thursday

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

Senator Pete Ricketts held his first Instagram question and answer Thursday, where he took questions ranging from Nebraska agriculture to foreign p...
Fireworks

Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Show Returns to Grand Island

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

Get ready for a monumental celebration as the Grand Island Community Independence Day Committee proudly presents a breathtaking Fourth of July...
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CDHD Encourages Responses to Health Survey

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

The Central District Health Department is conducting research into its services and communication within the community, as well as a general health...
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GISH Celebrates Largest Summer Graduation Class in School History

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

Proud smiles of students and parents filled the room as the Academies of Grand Island Senior High celebrated a record-breaking accomplishment. 40 ...
Fireworks Fill the Sky, Vehicles Fill the Road for Independence Day

Fireworks Fill the Sky, Vehicles Fill the Road for Independence Day

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

 Independence Day weekend brings fireworks to the sky and vehicles to the road as many people travel to be with family and friends to celebrat...
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Sale of Former Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center in Geneva

Jun 30, 2023 / Press Release

Following a public sale, the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) – State Building Division (SBD) has signed a purchase agreement...
Fireworks

Grand Island Fire Department provides Fourth of July Safety Tips

Jun 29, 2023 / Press Release

In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association estimated fireworks were involved in 12,264 reported fires, including 2,082 total structure ...
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Chickens Approved For Residential AreasAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 29, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

The Grand Island City Council approved chickens in city limits at their meeting on Tuesday.  The changes in city code will allow three to eig...
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Body Scanners Arrive At County Corrections FacilityAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 29, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

New technology arrived this week at the Hall Co Corrections facility. Director Todd Bahensky says the long-awaited body scanners will soon be oper...
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Hastings Fourth Ward Town Hall Meeting Thursday

Jun 29, 2023 / Press Release

The Hastings City Council Fourth Ward town hall meeting will be 7-8:30 p.m. at Hastings College’s Barrett Alumni Center. Council members Mat...
White House

Bill to Fight Fentanyl Crisis Advances

Jun 29, 2023 / Press Release

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he recently co-sponsored the FEND (Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence) Off Fentanyl Act, a b...
KRGI On Demand

KRGI News On Demand June 28, 2023Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

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City Of Grand Island

Council Selects McAloon For City AdministratorAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

In City Hall, the interim tag has been removed from City Administrator Laura McAloon.  This coming after the Council voted no on hiring her b...
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City Council Approves Purchase Of Camp AugustineAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

The city council voted to spend $2 million to buy Camp Augustine and connect it to Mormon Island. Mayor Roger Steele called it a major victory for...
Fireworks

Firework Sales Begin Today

Jun 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

Firework season is here as sales begin today!  Overall, 25 fireworks stands have applied to sell in Grand Island this season. Grand Island c...