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Rural Mainstreet Index Records Highest Reading Since July 2023 More Than One-Third of Bank CEOs Report Local Recession
Jan 15, 2026 / Creighton University
January 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall or Rural Mainstreet Index climbed to its highest reading since July 2023.Almost...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Macha...
State Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Announced
Jan 15, 2026 / NDOT
Jan. 14, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is accepting public comment regarding its proposed amen...
Liederkranz Children's Theatre Show Approaching
Jan 15, 2026 / Press Release
The Catherine Fosket Children’s Theatre presents the children’s show “This Murder Was Staged” by Patrick Greene and Ja...
Gov. Pillen Presents Bill Eliminating Outdated Agency Reports
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Following successful efforts to reduce red tape, eliminate outdated and defunct regulatory requirements and essentially ‘...
Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning exper...
Kearney couple arrested for meth possession
Jan 14, 2026 / Kearney Police Department
KEARNEY - Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 around 7:00am Kearney Police Department assisted with a search warrant in the 300 block West Railroad Stree...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Former Sen. Meyer to fill District 41 Seat
Jan 14, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former senator Fred Meyer to represent District 41 in the Nebraska Legislatu...
Red Willow County Inmate Dies in Custody
Jan 14, 2026 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
It is with deepest sympathy that I report the passing of Blaine Allen Freichs while in custody of the Red Willow County Detention Center. The incid...
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Announces Record-Breaking Year
Jan 14, 2026 / Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Grand Island, Neb. – Central Nebraska Regional Airport (CNRA) reported a total of 75,920enplanements for 2025, making it the largest year on ...
Reed enters Grand Island race for Mayor
Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - Another Grand Island man has entered his name into the race for mayor. Filing Wednesday was local businessman and real estate agent ...
Ricketts, Coons Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-Manufacturing and Expand Markets for Nebraska Ag
Jan 14, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The biparti...
January is Radon Action Month
Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Jeremy Collinson of the Central District Health Department discussed Radon Action Month.
COPE Program Helps People Battling Addiction in Hamilton County
Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Celeste Heaivilin Penner featured the County Organization for Prevention and Education in Hamilton County. It's an association in conjunction ...
CCC Features New Offerings
Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Christopher Dierks touched on the latest offerings at Central Community College.
LB 60 Advances at the Nebraska Legislature
Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News
LB 60, introduced by District 35 state senator Dan Quick of Grand Island, would allow for the sale of lottery tickets via vending machines at appro...
Real Money, Real Decisions: UNK finance students manage $400K investment portfolio
Jan 14, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, learning about the stock market goes far beyond textbooks and lectures. Business student...
Jackson Dinsdale Art Center features Duncan, LeBaron collections in ‘Art of India’
Jan 14, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) at Hastings College invites the community to explore its newest exhibition, &ld...
GI Police Report
Jan 14, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/14/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 14, 2026 / HPD
January 14th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 13, 2026, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 200 block of South Cedar Avenue. ...
Grand Island Police Make it Easier to Submit Anonymous Tips Online
Jan 14, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is making it easier for community members to submit tips to law enforcement through a...
Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting
Jan 14, 2026 / KRGI News
See Tuesday's Hall County Board Meeting in its entirety here.
GI Council Wraps up First Meeting of 2026
Jan 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council wrapped up for the night, and Ward 1 Councilmember Jack Sheard chatted with about the first meeting of the year...
Good Samaritan launches robotic-assisted bronchoscopy–first in the state
Jan 14, 2026 / CHI Health
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan is the first in the state to offer a new groundbreaking robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform. This innova...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation and Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Report
Jan 13, 2026 / Nebraska Attorney General's Office
Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and Colonel Bryan Waugh gathered today at the Nebraska State Capitol to recognize Jan...