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Joint Statement by Governor Jim Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen Regarding Line-Item Vetoes
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — The Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State continue to disagree about whether the constitutional requirements fo...
"You Are More Than Your Screen" Workshop Coming to GIPL
May 27, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be hosting a free family workshop titled “You Are More Than Your Screen.&rdqu...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 27, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONLINCOLN, Neb. May 27, 2025 - For the week ending May 25, 2025, there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork,...
Grand Island Public Library to Launch 2025 Summer Reading Program
May 27, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library invites children and families to help kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Program during a ...
Legislature Sustains Governor Pillen’s Veto of LB287
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted to sustain Governor Jim Pillen’s veto of LB287. The Governor’s veto letter, i...
Hastings Police Report
May 27, 2025 / HPD
May 27th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 26, 2025, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported a drug offense in the 1200 block of Westwood Terrace. A...
CHI Health St. Francis among 30 hospitals worldwide to receive prestigious nursing honor
May 27, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health St. Francis is being recognized on a global scale for nursing excellence and providing the highest level of patient...
CHI Health Good Samaritan among top hospitals worldwide for positive practice environment and staff well-being
May 27, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY- CHI Health Good Samaritan is being recognized on a global scale for creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and va...
HEC Executive Director Featured on KRGI's Community Connection
May 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Kyler Tarwater joined Brian Gallagher to talk about the new website and upcoming events at the Heartland Events Center.
GGCF Welcomes New Development Director
May 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Great Grand Island Development Director Joeli Walrath joined Brian Gallagher on the Community Connection.
GICC Wraps up Successful School Year
May 27, 2025 / KRGI News
GICC Superintendent Jordan Engle talked about the 24-25 school year last week on the final day of school.
GIPS Featured in Education Focus
May 27, 2025 / KRGI News
GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher to wrap up the school year last week.
GI Police Report
May 27, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/27/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Hastings Police Report
May 26, 2025 / HPD
May 26th 2025Reported Offenses: No offenses reported. Arrests/Citations: On May 25, 2025, a 21-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for distr...
Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report
May 25, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. May 23, 2025 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.55 million c...
GI City Council Meets Tuesday
May 23, 2025 / City of GI
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetMay 27, 2025 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an open me...
Troopers Urge Safety for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 / NSP
May 21, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer travel season is getting underway! As roadways get busier with summer traffic, the Nebraska S...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Approval of Gubernatorial Appointees
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the approval of three gubernatorial appointees to two executive code agencies. Today, Jesse ...
NDOT Announces Winners of the 2025 Annual Snowplow Roadeo
May 23, 2025 / Samantha Bernt
May 22, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.) — Snowplow operators from across the state put their skills to the test in the Nebraska Department of Trans...
Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska
May 23, 2025 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 16 unsealed Indictments charging ...
President Trump Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storm
May 23, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been notified that a federal disaster declaration submitted to President Donald Trump has been approved...
Hastings Police Report
May 23, 2025 / HPD
May 23rd 2025Reported Offenses: On May 23, 2025, a 19-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 200 block of North California Avenue. ...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Beef Month
May 23, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerst...
Memorial Day Weekend Hours Vary for City Entities
May 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the City of Grand Island would like to announce its variety of holiday hours. A...
GI Police Report
May 23, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/23/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...