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Caleb Wiseman of Plattsmouth and Courtney Cox of Alliance were crowned UNK homecoming king and queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Health and Sports Center on campus. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Caleb Wiseman, Courtney Cox crowned UNK homecoming king and queen

Oct 11, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

KEARNEY – Caleb Wiseman of Plattsmouth and Courtney Cox of Alliance are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s homecoming king and que...
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Heartland United Way Announces  2025 Funding Opportunity

Oct 11, 2024 / Press Release

Grand Island, Neb. – The Heartland United Way is now welcoming inquiries from nonprofit organizations interested in becoming a United Way Com...
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United States Attorney Susan Lehr issued a public safety alert today advising the public to be vigilant to hurricane relief fraud in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Oct 11, 2024 / DOJ

On Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Region and quickly caused major devastation there and across states includi...
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Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Nebraska Supreme Court’s Dismissal of NAPE Appeal

Oct 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statement in response to a recent decision by the Nebraska Supreme Court, which dismissed an a...
Bestselling Author Shares Story of Abuse–Oct. 15

Bestselling Author Shares Story of Abuse–Oct. 15

Oct 10, 2024 / CHI

GRAND ISLAND–Willow Rising, in partnership with CHI Health and AmeriCorps, will host Janine Latus, international bestselling author of &ldquo...
Nebraska National Guard, City of Grand Island Teaming Up for Community Partnership Program

Nebraska National Guard, City of Grand Island Teaming Up for Community Partnership Program

Oct 10, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — In an effort to strengthen ties between the City of Grand Island and the Nebraska National Guard (NENG), the two entitie...
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Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of National Guard to Assist with Hurricane Milton Response

Oct 10, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – In his role as commander-in-chief, Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of approximately 150 Nebraska National Guard ...
Tabitha Celebrates Another Year of Commitment to Care

Tabitha Celebrates Another Year of Commitment to Care

Oct 10, 2024 / Tabitha

Nebraska nonprofit Tabitha gathered team and board members—along with friends and family—to spotlight another year of senior care succe...
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers Release

Attorney General Hilgers Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database

Oct 10, 2024 / Suzanne Gage

Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the...
Crop insurance workshop October 23 in Grand Island

Crop insurance workshop October 23 in Grand Island

Oct 10, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 10, 2024 — Nebraska Extension will host a crop insurance workshop for agricultural producers and agribusiness professiona...
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GI Police Report

Oct 10, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 10/10/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Sidewalk Cost Share Program Scam Warning

Sidewalk Cost Share Program Scam Warning

Oct 10, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Works Department is warning of a potential scam regarding the Sidewalk Cost Share Program. The ...
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers Release

Attorney General Hilgers Joins 20-State Coalition Suing to Stop Nursing Home Rule Change

Oct 10, 2024 / AG

LINCOLN – Attorney General Hilgers joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird...
Grand Island Utilities Approved for $116K Department of Energy Grant

Grand Island Utilities Approved for $116K Department of Energy Grant

Oct 9, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The U.S. Department of Energy has approved the Grand Island Utilities Department for an Energy Efficiency and Conservati...
Nebraska State Patrol High Speed Pursuit

Troopers Arrest Three After Pursuit Near Gothenburg

Oct 9, 2024 / NSP

OCTOBER 9, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s ...
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COPE Brings Special Progam to GiltnerAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Oct 9, 2024 / KRGI News

Celeste Heavilin-Penner talked with Brian Gallagher on a vape prevention program in Giltner later this month.
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CDHD Features Mental Health TrainingAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Oct 9, 2024 / KRGI News

Fernando Sanchez and Journey Noyes joined Brian Gallagher to talk about an Americorp funded program. 
Aksarben Stock Show Welcomed 1,300 Exhibitors

Aksarben Stock Show Welcomed 1,300 Exhibitors

Oct 9, 2024 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

Grand Island, NE — The 2024 Aksarben Stock Show, coordinated by the Nebraska State Fair, concluded another remarkable year for guests with ne...
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GI Police Report

Oct 9, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 10/09/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
GI City Council Wrap with Jason Conley

GI City Council Wrap with Jason Conley

Oct 9, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Jason Conley spoke after Tuesday's Grand Island City Council meeting.
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Storm Drain Tips Featured from City of GIAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Oct 8, 2024 / KRGI News

City of Grand Island WasteWater Regulatory Compliance Manager Jeremy Rogers visited with Brian Gallagher on KRGI.
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Platte Institute Releases First Annual Report on Nebraska’s Medicaid Expansion Costs

Oct 8, 2024 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue

 OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute has released its first annual report detailing the cost of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska. The report ...
Dr. Woodruff Named Vice President of Medical Operations of CHI Health Good Samaritan

Dr. Woodruff Named Vice President of Medical Operations of CHI Health Good Samaritan

Oct 8, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI

Kearney-Dr. Lissa Woodruff has accepted the position of vice president of medical operations (VPMO) at CHI Health Good Samaritan starting Oct. 13. ...
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Gov. Pillen Joins Governors Calling for Information About Federal Asylum Program

Oct 8, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined a slate of Republican governors in criticizing a federal asylum program enacted to assist peopl...
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NEST 529 Listening sessions this week

Oct 8, 2024 / State Treasurer

The NEST 529 Education Savings Plans offer a tax-advantaged way to save for a wide range of higher education expenses, including costs at four-year...