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Hastings Police Report
Nov 8, 2025 / HPD
November 7th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 7, 2025, a 52-year-old Hastings resident reported an out-of-control juvenile in the 1700 block of ...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Nebraskans Aren’t Leverage
Nov 8, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
The Schumer Shutdown continues. It's the longest government shutdown in history, and we're seeing the impacts all across the country. T...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Larsen as DED Director, Names Donley as General Counsel
Nov 8, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen as the director of the Department of Economic Deve...
"Railside Christmas" Returns to Downtown Grand Island November 21
Nov 8, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The magic of the holidays is returning to Downtown Grand Island as Railside hosts its annual Railside Christmas celebrat...
Heartland United Way makes holiday giving easy
Nov 8, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
The season of giving is upon us, and Heartland United Way is making it easy to unite to help others during the holidays. HUW boosts assistance to ...
Former Bellevue Officer Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Nov 8, 2025 / Cody Thomas
November 7, 2025 (Bellevue, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a former Bellevue Police Department offi...
Nebraska Center for the Book Honors 2025 Award Recipients at Literary Festival
Nov 7, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
The Nebraska Center for the Book is proud to announce the recipients of its three distinguished literary honors: the Jane Pope Geske Award, the Mil...
GIPD Awarded Mini-Grant to Support Speed Enforcement
Nov 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has received a $2,400 radar mini-grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation...
Choices for Seniors
Nov 7, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
On October 15, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Medicare open enrollment window began. This important annual opportunity allows...
GI Tourism Talks About the Latest News
Nov 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed some of the event coming to Grand Island in the near future.
Nebraska Beef Passport Travelers Earn Top Honors in 2025 Season
Nov 7, 2025 / Adam Wegner, Director of Marketing
Kearney, NE (November 7, 2025) – After another summer of beef-fueled adventures across the state, the Nebraska Beef Council has announced the...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 7, 2025 / HPD
November 7th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 6, 2025, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported extortion in the 1200 block of North Burlington ...
Grand Island Public Library Partners With Grand Island Concert Association To Share Free Tickets For Omaha Symphony Orchestra
Nov 7, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is partnering with the Grand Island Concert Association (GICA) to help local families ex...
Grand Generation Center Hosts Veterans Event Monday
Nov 7, 2025 / Press Release
Don Shuda, Gary Quandt, and Jen Heaton discussed Monday's Veterans event at the Grand Generation Center in GI. See details below.
GI Police Report
Nov 7, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 11/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Unit Cost of Production workshops in central Nebraska in December and January
Nov 7, 2025 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 6 —Nebraska Extension will host Unit Cost of Production workshops in central Nebraska in December and January to provide ...
Nov. 14 Tri-State Beef Technology Series at Ithaca, NE
Nov 7, 2025 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 6 —SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and Nebraska Extension will host a beef technology series on November 14 from 10:00 a.m...
Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Restricting Taxpayer Dollars to Abortion Providers
Nov 6, 2025 / Barry Stevens
Hear the complete press conference below. LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order placing restrictions on abortio...
Nebraskans Urged to Prepare Early for Winter Weather Winter Weather Awareness Day
Nov 6, 2025 / Katrina Cerveny, Public Information Officer
November 6, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska officials are encouraging residents to take proactive steps now to get ready for the winter...
Professional Volleyball to Make Grand Island Debut as LOVB Nebraska Hosts LOVB Salt Lake City at the Heartland Events Center
Nov 6, 2025 / Sp
Grand Island, Neb. — Professional volleyball is making its Grand Island debut! Excitement is already building for one of the biggest sportin...
Grand Island Lutheran Features Variety of Topics
Nov 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Grand Island Lutheran Principal Jeremiah Slough discussed National Honor Society interviews, Concordia honor music selections and an ultimate runne...
Resurrection Church Hosts Fall Festival of Faith
Nov 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Resurrection Church in Grand Island hosts several church groups for a music festival this weekend. Gina Wood gives details. Click here for more.&n...
GIPS Faces Facilities Questions
Nov 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public School Superintendent Matt Fisher discusses long term facilities possibilities for the district. For more click here.
Treasurer Spellerberg Takes Oath of Office
Nov 6, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln) Today former Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg was sworn in as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer, taking on the role of the state’...
17-Year-Old in Custody After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Nov 6, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 6, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have apprehended a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen vehicle ...