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Ag Experiences take center stage at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
From thrilling rodeos and llama shows to milking demos and mac & cheese contests, the 2025 Nebraska State Fair offers an unforgettable lineup o...
AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Beef Supporting American Cattle Ranchers
Aug 13, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief that supports cat...
Federal Operation Targets Nebraska Human Trafficking Ring at Area Hotels
Aug 13, 2025 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that five people were charged by complaint for a range of federal violations that center around th...
Northwest Kicks Off “The Addams Family” Musical Thursday 
Aug 12, 2025 / KRGI News/Northwest High School
(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest Music Department will be presenting the musical “The Addams Family” this August 14-17. They’r...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Receives Grant
Aug 12, 2025 / Owen Mendyk
The Hall County Sheriff's Office was awarded $9,900.00 through the NDOT Highway Safety Office for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. Hall...
SBA Loan Assistance Available In Person and Online
Aug 12, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to operate an in-person disaster loan outreach center in Grand Is...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 12, 2025 / HPD
August 12th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 11, 2025, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 500 block of South Linc...
Nebraska Army National Guard Paratroopers “Attacking” Chimney Rock in Training Exercise
Aug 12, 2025 / Major Dustin J. Mckenna
Lincoln, NE - 08/12/2025 - Nebraska’s iconic Chimney Rock is the location for a Nebraska Army National Guard Training exercise this Friday, A...
CNHS Battling an Illness in the Cat Population
Aug 12, 2025 / KRGI News
Miquelle Levander discussed the outbreak of Panleukopenia in the cat population and the steps being taken to contain the illness
Next GI Music Series Show Sunday
Aug 12, 2025 / KRGI News
Jarana will be the next GI Music series performer. LJ McCormick has a preview.
Grand Island to Cut Ribbon on Newest DMV Service Center
Aug 12, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will officially open its new Grand Island Service Center in Hall County ...
Veterans Day at the Nebraska State Fair Honors Service, Sacrifice, American Tradition Special salute on Labor Day includes ceremony, parade, music, military displays, and more
Aug 12, 2025 / Jack Sheard
A dramatic display of military helicopters and vehicles will kick off Veterans Day at the Nebraska State Fair on Monday, September 1, as part of a ...
Nebraska State Fair to host Fiesta Latina Celebration August 31
Aug 12, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair will host Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 31, celebrating Latino culture, music, and tradition with a full day of entertain...
Tickets remain for all 2025 Nebraska State Fair events
Aug 12, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Indoor concerts, outdoor shows, motorsports and bull spectacles offer high-energy entertainment for every fairgoer With something for every genera...
Bobbie’s Bargain Book returns – packed with over $1,500 in Fair Savings
Aug 12, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Fairgoers can stretch their dollars even further this year with the return of Bobbie’s Bargain Book, now on sale for just $5 through the end ...
GI Police Report
Aug 12, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/12/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Challenge to Illegal “Clean Truck Partnership”
Aug 12, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced resolution of Nebraska’s pending lawsuit challenging the Clean Truck Partnership. T...
Nebraska State Patrol Now Hiring Troopers
Aug 11, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 11, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of State Troopers. Applications are open now at Nebras...
Nebraska's corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture
Aug 11, 2025 / Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 11, 2025 — Experts in the heart of Husker Nation are once again helping the world unravel the genetic secrets of corn...
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Celebrated August 12
Aug 11, 2025 / Press Release
Grand Island, Nebr. – Tuesday, August 12, 2025, is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. The day was launched in 2020 by the U.S. Election A...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 11, 2025 / HPD
August 11th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 10, 2025, a 59-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 2400 block of West 4th Street. ...
Drug Enforcement Administration Encourages Open Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School
Aug 11, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Nebraska – As students across the state prepare to return to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is encou...
Hall County Board Meets on Tuesday
Aug 11, 2025 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday. District 5 Commissioner Jane Richardson talked in advance of that meeting. You can also...
NSF Will Have New Food Options
Aug 11, 2025 / KRGI News
Keaton Irwin, the Nebraska State Fair Sale Director talked about the eating options for the 2025 event..
Local barrel racers to compete at Hastings rodeo
Aug 11, 2025 / Ruth Nicolaus For the Oregon Trail Rodeo
Hastings, Neb. – August 11, 2025 – Two local cowgirls are among the more than 150 contestants competing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Ha...