Local News
November Make It Click Campaign Grantees Announced by NDOT
Nov 26, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
Nov. 26, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT HSO) announced 25 local law enforc...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 26, 2025 / HPD
November 26th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 25, 2025, a 44-year-old Hastings resident reported a burglary in the 600 block of South Burlingto...
NSP Presents Life Saver Award to Trooper Braden Heidbrink
Nov 26, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 26, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol, Governor Jim Pillen, and a grateful Nebraska family were pleased to pres...
Thanksgiving Across the Generations
Nov 26, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
As we look ahead to America 250 next year – a milestone which invites reflection on our nation’s remarkable journey – I am remind...
Significant Gains in Science Highlight Statewide Assessment and Accountability Results
Nov 26, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) results and the Accountability for a Qu...
Nebraska State Fair Takes Home 14 IAFE Awards, Including Seven First-Place Honors
Nov 26, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
The Nebraska State Fair announced this week that it has received 14 international awards from the International Association of Fairs and Exposition...
Grand Island City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Nov 26, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — City offices will be closed in Grand Island for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays. All of the departm...
NWS Projects Possible Winter Weather
Nov 26, 2025 / NWS
Decision Support Information - November 26, 2025 - Flurries today and Friday, but dry on Thanksgiving. - Rain changing to snow and strong w...
Governor Jim Pillen receives endorsement from President Trump
Nov 26, 2025 / Press Release
COLUMBUS, Neb. – Jim Pillen, Governor of Nebraska, received President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement for his re-election campaign ...
Gov. Pillen & First Lady Suzanne to Light Capitol Tree on December 6
Nov 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne will host the 77th annual lighting of the State Christmas Tree in the Capitol Rotund...
GI Police Report
Nov 26, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 11/26/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Usher Media Purchases Six Central Nebraska Radio Stations
Nov 25, 2025 / KRGI News
Usher Media announced the acquisition of six radio stations pending FCC approval. See the release below.
City of GI Plans for Winter Storm Season
Nov 25, 2025 / KRGI News
City of Grand Island Street Superintendent previews the street cleaning process in advance of winter.
GGCIF Set to Open Scholarship Applications
Nov 25, 2025 / KRGI News
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Development Officer Joeli Walrath discussed the scholarship process and the Youth Philanthropy Board Gran...
Grand Island Public Library Expands NewsBank Access to Include Current Digital Editions of The Grand Island Independent
Nov 25, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is happy to announce an upgrade to its NewsBank subscription, now providing patrons free...
Troopers Encourage Safe Travel for Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov 25, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 25, 2025 (Lincoln, NEB.) — Stuffed turkeys and packed roads. Thanksgiving brings the start of the holiday season and some of t...
Donations Help GIFD Educate 4,700 Students on Fire Prevention
Nov 25, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Fire Department is extending its gratitude to the dozens of local businesses, organizations and communi...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 25, 2025 / HPD
November 25th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 24, 2025, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a 3rd degree assault in the 2200 block of West...
NWS Issues High Wind Warning
Nov 25, 2025 / NWS
Northwest winds gust as high as 60 MPH today. Strongest winds will be north of Highway 6 (and especially north of I-80) Please find additio...
GI Police Report
Nov 25, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 11/25/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
HC Property Tax Statements Coming Soon
Nov 24, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Treasurer Alaina Verplank talks about the latest in tax news in advance of the tax statements being mailed this week.
Hastings Police Report
Nov 24, 2025 / HPD
November 24th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 23, 2025, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 500 block of South Keystone Ave...
Healthier Eating this Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island– Thanksgiving often means a feast of celebration and gratitude, but it can also bring worry about overindulging and disrupting h...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 23, 2025 / HPD
November 23rd 2025Reported Offenses: On November 22, 2025, a 65-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft and fraud in the 400 block of West 10t...
Grand Island Public Library to Host Holiday Open House for the Community
Nov 22, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will host a Holiday Open House on Monday, December 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the ...