Local News
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 ...
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...
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 News On Demand July 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Get caught up with the latest from the KRGI Newsroom.
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
Chickens Approved For Residential Areas
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...
Body Scanners Arrive At County Corrections Facility
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...
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...
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 News On Demand June 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Get caught up with the latest from the KRGI Newsroom.
Council Selects McAloon For City Administrator
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...
City Council Approves Purchase Of Camp Augustine
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...
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...
