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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...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...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...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
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
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...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
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...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
Oct 10, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 10, 2024 — Nebraska Extension will host a crop insurance workshop for agricultural producers and agribusiness professiona...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
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 ...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
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...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 ...COPE Brings Special Progam to Giltner
Oct 9, 2024 / KRGI News
Celeste Heavilin-Penner talked with Brian Gallagher on a vape prevention program in Giltner later this month.CDHD Features Mental Health Training
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
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...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
Oct 9, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Jason Conley spoke after Tuesday's Grand Island City Council meeting.Storm Drain Tips Featured from City of GI
Oct 8, 2024 / KRGI News
City of Grand Island WasteWater Regulatory Compliance Manager Jeremy Rogers visited with Brian Gallagher on KRGI.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
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. ...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...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...