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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...
GIPD Joins NDOT for Click-it or Ticket
May 9, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is partnering once again with the Nebraska Department of Transportation Office of Hig...
GI Police Report
May 9, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/09/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on the reports...
Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda
May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by friends, family, state senators and fellow veterans, a group of World War II veterans were recognized for their s...
NSP Kickstarts Summer with Make It Click Campaign
May 9, 2025 / NSP
Listen to the Press Conference below. MAY 8, 2025 (LINCON, NEB.) — Summer is on its way! The Nebraska State Patrol is starting ...
Local Reaction to Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025 / KRGI News
5/8/2025 - Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIVFrom Bishop Joseph G. HanefeldtI join with Catholics throughout the world in celebrating the el...
Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on UK Trade Deal
May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, released the following statement regarding President...
DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
May 8, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division joined forces with 155 law enforcement agencies across the five-state r...
Showcase Your Fair Face at the 11th Annual Nebraska State Fair Marathon
May 8, 2025 / Jack Sheard
GRAND ISLAND – Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for a memorable morning with family and friends, there's never been a bette...
GIPS Board Meets Today
May 8, 2025 / KRGI News
GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher in advance of the board meeting this evening. Click here for a link to the agenda.
Grand Island Television Expands Reach Across Central Nebraska
May 8, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is pleased to announce that Grand Island Television (GITV), the city’s Public, Educationa...
Good Samaritan Infant Memorial Service-June 1
May 8, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY—CHI Health Good Samaritan has scheduled a service commemorating the lives of babies stillborn, miscarried or who have died in infancy...
Top Honors at NACTA for Crops Team
May 8, 2025 / By NCTA News
Topping off another excellent year, the NCTA Crops Judging team retained their 1st place title in the Crops contest and added the top spot in Preci...
GI Police Report
May 8, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/08/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Grand Island Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
May 7, 2025 / Amy Donato
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Lonnie Mason, 42, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on May 7, 2025, in federa...
Hastings Utility Department Receives AMPPA Certificate
May 7, 2025 / City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Utility Department received national recognition for achieving exceptionalelectric reliability in 2024. The recognition c...
CCC Breaks Ground for Automotive Center
May 7, 2025 / Scott Miller-CCC
HASTINGS, Neb. – Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 2 at Central Community College-Hastings for a new automotive careers training cen...
Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Celebrating Creation of New State Agency
May 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Listen to the press conference below.LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB317, creating the Nebraska Department of...
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join in Opposition to LB677
May 7, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, with Nebraska law enforcement leaders, announced strong, unified opposition to AM1251 to LB677, a bill known ...
Hastings Police Report
May 7, 2025 / HPD
May 7th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 6, 2025, a 61-year-old Minden resident reported a theft in the 100 block of East A Street. On May 6, 2025, ...
Koch Family Donates $50,000 To Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation
May 7, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation received a generous donation this week to help with the restoration and maintenance of...
Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025
May 7, 2025 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 7, 2025 — Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new pr...
GI Police Report
May 7, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...