Local News
Gov. Pillen Appoints Hohbein as State Fire Marshal
Oct 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal. Hohbein has been serving i...
Grand Island, Nebraska Selected to Host 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament
Oct 7, 2025 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism
Listen to an interview with Brad Mellema below. GRAND ISLAND, NE (October 6, 2025) — Grand Island has been awarded the honor of hosting the ...
Heartland United Way welcomes Sarah Cover to Board of Directors
Oct 7, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (October 7, 2025) The Heartland United Way is pleased to announce Sarah Cover as the newest member of the Heartland United W...
Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Terror Attack on Israel
Oct 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE –- Governor Jim Pillen provided a statement on the second anniversary of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, in which twe...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 7, 2025 / HPD
October 7th 2025Reported Offenses: On October 6, 2025, a 93-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in the 1400 block of West 1...
GILT Presents Squirrel Lake
Oct 7, 2025 / Jeanee Mueller Fossberg
Listen to an interview with cast members below. Grand Island Little Theatre announces the first show of the 2025-2026 season, “Squirrel Lake...
Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms
Oct 7, 2025 / Press Release
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 6, 2025 — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Nebraska reminds everyone of the dan...
Volunteers Needed for Project Connect 2025
Oct 7, 2025 / Press Release
The Project Connect Steering Committee is calling on community members to step up as volunteers for Project Connect 2025, taking place on Thursday,...
Seven Nebraska Schools Honored as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
Oct 7, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education recognized seven schools in Nebraska as Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools t...
GI Police Report
Oct 7, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 10/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Gov. Pillen Speaks to Omaha Mayor; Issues Statement Supporting Law Enforcement
Oct 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are extending their thoughts and prayers to the Omaha police officer who was shot in...
Stolley Park Railroad Ready to Become Haunted Halloween Express
Oct 6, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Halloween is just around the corner, and the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is excited to once again invit...
Grand Island Tourism Release - GI Fireworks Show Relocating to Stuhr Museum for 250th Anniversary Celebration
Oct 6, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island Fireworks Show Relocating to Stuhr Museum for 250th Anniversary Celebration Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island’s annual Co...
Crossroads Mission's 'Conversations on a Bench' Takes Place this Week
Oct 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Hear an interview with Daniel Buller below. In an effort to shift public perception around homelessness and offer raw, unscripted moments of human...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Oct 6, 2025 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday at 9am. Hear the latest from Commissioner Butch Hurst and see the agenda below.
Hastings Police Report
Oct 6, 2025 / HPD
October 6th 2025Reported Offenses: On October 5, 2025, a 27-year-old Glenvil resident reported an assault in the 1100 block of Waynoka Street. On...
Ian Munsick to Bring The Eagle Flies Free Tour to Heartland Events Center March 3
Oct 6, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Wyoming-born cowboy Ian Munsick is bringing his 2026 “The Eagle Flies Free Tour” to the Heartland Events...
NEW In-School Savings Bank Opens at Boone Central Elementary ON OCTOBER 8TH
Oct 6, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
ALBION, NE – Cornerstone Bank, in partnership with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education, is excited to announce the opening of a new In...
GI Police Report
Oct 6, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 10/06/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Nebraska Department of Animal Science awards more than $100,000 in 2025–26 scholarships
Oct 6, 2025 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., October 6— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Animal Science recognized 114 students with scholarship awar...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 4, 2025 / HPD
October 4th 2025Reported Offenses: On October 3, 2025, a 16-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1000 block of East 12th Stree...
Scholarship Opportunity Available for Aspiring Entrepreneurs at The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
Oct 4, 2025 / Tom Field, Director, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
Lincoln, Neb., October 2— The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the Univers...
Rural Nebraskans have different priorities regarding trade policy
Oct 4, 2025 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 2, 2025 — Rural Nebraskans continue to value protecting American jobs, creating choices for consumers and fostering p...
An Avoidable Shutdown
Oct 4, 2025 / Rep. Adrian Smith
Each day hardworking parents, farmers, ranchers, linesmen, teachers, and laborers across the country get out of bed and do what it takes to provide...
Troopers Find Nearly 100 LBs of Ketamine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Oct 4, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 3, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding nearly 100 pounds...