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Hastings Police Report

Feb 18, 2026 / HPD

February 18th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 17, 2026, a 32-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 3000 block of Osborne Dri...

Dr. Santarpia joins team using ‘smart building’ tech to clean indoor air

Feb 18, 2026 / John Keenan

Josh Santarpia, PhD, will be a lead investigator for Poppy Health’s national research program. The University of Nebraska Medical Center&rsq...

Winter Storm Watch Issued

Feb 18, 2026 / NWS

Winter Storm Watch issued for the potential of a narrow band of heavy snow Thursday into Thursday evening. Expect travel impacts along and especial...

Grand Island Public Library Introduces First Responder Storytime Series

Feb 18, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is partnering with area first responder agencies to launch a new weekly series for local...

Fort Kearny hike-bike trail bridge project complete

Feb 17, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks

The hike-bike trail south bridge at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is now open to the public following extensive improvements. The project incl...

LB653 Advances at the Unicameral

Feb 17, 2026 / KRGI News

Debate centered on aspect of the bill which would allow suspension of kindergarten through second graders.  An amendment from Senator George D...

From Fire to Snow This Week

Feb 17, 2026 / NWS Hastings

Critical to EXTREME fire weather conditions likely today. Overall worst conditions favor areas along & west of Highway 183. Elevated to near-c...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 17, 2026 / HPD

February 17th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 16, 2026, a 34-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft that occurred February 13, 2026, in th...

CNHS Features Pet of the Week

Feb 17, 2026 / KRGI News

Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought in Truffles to meet the public.

GI Police Chief Recaps Crime Report

Feb 17, 2026 / KRGI News

Grand Island Police Chief Kevin Denney discussed the annual crime report released last month.

Go Big Give Non-Profit Deadline Application Approaching

Feb 17, 2026 / KRGI News

Mac Whitlow, Communications Director, discussed the mission of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, and Go Big Give. 

GI Police Report

Feb 17, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 02/17/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...

Students walk-out of GISH in protest of ICE

Feb 16, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli

GRAND ISLAND - Students from Grand Island Senior High held a student organized walk-out Monday in protest of ICE-related activities. Approximately ...

Brasher enters AG race

Feb 16, 2026 / Jocelyn Brasher

Jocelyn Brasher is entering her name into the Attorney General's race. She issued her candidacy in a letter Monday afternoon. Dear Friends, I&rsq...

Lunch & Learns Scheduled in Hastings

Feb 16, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

The City of Hastings Development Services Department is providing a series of free lunch and learn classes during 2026 to cover required continuing...

Communities Urged to Prioritize Watering Trees Amid Ongoing Drought Conditions in Nebraska

Feb 16, 2026 / Nebraska Forest Service

LINCOLN, NE — With dry conditions persisting across much of Nebraska, forestry professionalsare encouraging residents to prioritize watering ...

One Arrested After Multi-County Aerial Pursuit in Eastern Nebraska

Feb 16, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol

Omaha — A multi-agency effort led to an arrest after a lengthy pursuit in eastern Nebraska Saturday. At approximately 6:55 p.m. Saturday, a ...

NSP Investigating Crash After Discontinued Pursuit

Feb 16, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol

Big Springs — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash that resulted in a fatality in western Nebraska. The vehicle had previously ...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 16, 2026 / HPD

February 16th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 15, 2026, a 47-year-old Hastings resident reported a threat in the 800 block of South Saint Josep...

Omaha man arrested in York County traffic stop

Feb 16, 2026 / York County Sheriff's Office

YORK - On February 13, at approximately 8:59 p.m., a Sergeant with the York County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a sedan traveling e...

Congressman Flood launches reelection for Nebraska's first congressional district

Feb 16, 2026 / Congressman Flood

PAPILLION, Neb. – Congressman Mike Flood launched his 2026 reelection campaign for Nebraska’s First Congressional District on Sunday. ...

Fire Danger High in the Region

Feb 16, 2026 / NWS

Critical to EXTREME fire weather likely on Tuesday. Widespread near-critical fire weather again on Wednesday. Colder later in the week with the p...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 15, 2026 / HPD

February 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 15, 2026, a 31-year-old Hastings resident reported possession of a controlled substance and posse...

January Traffic Fatality Toll

Feb 14, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation

Lincoln - During the month of January 2026, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the...

Hastings Police Report

Feb 14, 2026 / HPD

February 14th 2026Reported Offenses: On February 13, 2026, a 27-year-old Hastings resident reported harassment in the 200 block of West 2nd Street...