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Is Better Breakfast the Key to a Better Day?
Sep 1, 2025 / Ashley Erks
For some, the first meal of the day is a smoothie, while others enjoy toast. Other options may be miso soup, chilaquiles or—for the particula...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 31, 2025 / HPD
August 31st 2025Reported Offenses: On August 30, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported threats in the 1300 block of East 5th Street. On ...
Ricketts’ Federal Issues Forum Highlights Work with Trump Administration to Get America Back on Track
Aug 31, 2025 / Ian Swanson
GRAND ISLAND, NE – Friday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) hosted his second Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair. The event inc...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
Aug 31, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
I’m proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraska this year. Whether it’s meeting with Nebraskans or helping you navi...
Fonner Park to Implement Goose Mitigation Measures
Aug 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Fonner Park officials are partnering with Nebraska Game & Parks and the Grand Island Police Department to address on...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 29, 2025 / HPD
August 29th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On August 28, 2025, a 12-year-old Hastings resident was cited for possession of marijuana l...
Governor Pillen Celebrates New Era For Nebraska Healthcare
Aug 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the statement below as rural and urban hospitals in Nebraska have started to receive federal funds...
Nebraska’s Updated Move-Over Law Takes Effect Sept. 3
Aug 29, 2025 / Jay Omar
Aug. 29, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law...
“Shrek: The Musical'' to Hit the GISH Stage this Fall
Aug 29, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND, (NEB) — Ogres, princesses, a talking donkey, a flying dragon, and fantastical characters are bound for the Grand Island Senior ...
Hastings Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100th season “A Century of Sound” in 2025-2026.
Aug 29, 2025 / Nichole Bryant, HSO Board President
HASTINGS, NE – August 28, 2025 – The Hastings Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is thrilled to invite the community to its historic 100th season...
Soil Health Benchmarking in Nebraska Soil Health Coalition Hub 1: Building a Baseline for Nebraska’s Future
Aug 29, 2025 / By Nicole Heldt – Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC
The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition (NSHC), in partnership with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor in soil science and agronomy at the Univers...
GI Police Report
Aug 29, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/29/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Governor Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Aug 28, 2025 / Barry Stevens
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from April 1, 2025 through August 27, 2025. A...
State Fair Veterans Salute Set for Monday
Aug 28, 2025 / Barry Horner
The United States Army Band ensemble, the Six-String Soldiers, performs twice on September 1st at the Nebraska State Fair. The band is supporting t...
First half of Nebraska State Fair brings more than 150,000 guests through the gates
Aug 28, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
The Nebraska State Fair welcomed more than 150,000 guests during its opening weekend, fueled by some of the best weather the Fair has seen in years...
Buffalo County Plane Crash Kills Two
Aug 28, 2025 / Daniel J. Schleusener Buffalo County Chief Deputy Sheriff
At approximately 10:07 am, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, first responders with the assistance of Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and Kea...
Nebraska LEAD Program Announces Class 44 Fellows
Aug 28, 2025 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., August 28 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 27 exc...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 28, 2025 / HPD
August 28th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 27, 2025, a 62-year-old Sutton resident reported a fraud in the 3800 block of Osborne Drive West. On...
Troopers Arrest One After Overnight Pursuit in Omaha
Aug 28, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 28, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a pursuit in Omaha overnight. At...
Makerspace Connect Program Featured for Welcoming Week
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be celebrating “Welcoming Week” September 12-21, and they’ll be d...
Grand Island Tourism Announces September Guided Tours
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Tourism has announced its final guided walking tours of the season, which will be scheduled throughout Sept...
One Card, Endless Possibilities: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — This September, the Grand Island Public Library invites the community to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discov...
Grand Island Public Works Unveils Updates to Cone Zone Online Tool
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department has released a refreshed look and new functionality for its Cone Zone s...
Harvest Approaching from the GIPS Foundation
Aug 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Kari Hooker-Leep discussed the Harvest event on September 25th from The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.
Northwest Featured on Community Connection
Aug 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Brian Gallagher to discuss the latest on Northwest Public Schools.