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UNK students share their stories during ‘I Love NU’ Day
Mar 5, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
LINCOLN – There are plenty of statistics that can be shared to highlight the impact of the University of Nebraska System. Nearly 50,000 stud...
Senator Clouse's LB1205 Advances at the Nebraska Legislature
Mar 5, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1205 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. It was introduced by District 37 State Senator Stan Clouse of Kearney. Audio1 The Bill advanced 38-0...
LB847 Advances at the Unicameral
Mar 5, 2026 / KRGI News
Senator Kathleen Kauth introduced LB847. It prioritizes workforce development in Nebraska by establishing the Nebraska Office of Registered Ap...
Grinsteiner to headline Gladys Frisch Harris Piano Festival
Mar 5, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Gladys Frisch Harris Piano Festival returns to Hastings College on Saturday, March 21, featuring guest artist Dr. ...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 5, 2026 / HPD
March 5th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 4, 2026, a 26-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud in the 400 block of South Burlington Avenue. ...
GI Police Report
Mar 5, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/05/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Red Cross asks you to Test your smoke alarms as you Turn your clocks forward
Mar 5, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 5, 2026 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their...
HUW Features Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program
Mar 5, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley discussed the Imagination Library Program.
CCC Grand Island unveils new welding technology building
Mar 5, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - Central Community College in Grand Island unveiled its new welding technology building with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. Over 200...
St. Francis Cancer Rehab Program Starts March 16
Mar 5, 2026 / CHI Health
GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health St. Francis’ free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual ...
Grand Island Public Library Announces Spring Break Programs
Mar 5, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library has announced its spring break programs scheduled for March 9-13. All programs are free ...
RTC inmate death
Mar 4, 2026 / Department of Correctional Services
(Lincoln, Neb.) – Lonnie Patman #37644, age 77, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC). Patman’s sentence be...
GIRMC Foundation announces Board of Directors
Mar 4, 2026 / LeAnne Doose
The Grand Island Regional Medical Center Foundation is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of community leaders commit...
FNBO Announces 2026 City Ambassadors
Mar 4, 2026 / Sally Christensen
Omaha, NE, March 3, 2026 – FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is proud to announce its 2026 City Ambassadors, a group of 22 employees helpin...
Nebraska LEAD Class 44 Completes National Study/Travel Seminar
Mar 4, 2026 / Kurtis Harms
Lincoln, Neb., March 4, 2026 —Fellows in the Nebraska LEAD Program Class 44 recently completed their National Study/Travel Seminar, a 10-day ...
Heather Henson Brings Immersive Environmental Arts Experience to the Library
Mar 4, 2026 / Sam Rundle
Hastings Public Library is proud to welcome Heather Henson—puppet artist, philanthropist, and daughter of Jim Henson—for a one-of-...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 4, 2026 / HPD
March 4th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On March 3, 2026, a 41-year-old Hastings resident was cited for shoplifting in the 3200 block...
Puppies saved from Grand Island house fire
Mar 4, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
GRAND ISLAND - Several puppies were saved from a Grand Island house fire Tuesday afternoon. The Grand Island Fire Department responded to ...
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Roblox for Enabling Child Exploitation and Deceptive Safety Practices
Mar 4, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
LINCOLN, NE — Attorney General Hilgers announced today a major consumer‑protection and child‑safety lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleg...
CDHD Recognizes Nationwide Event
Mar 4, 2026 / KRGI
Miladi Sosa of the Central District Health Department discusses National Women and Girls with HIV Awareness Day March 10th.
CNCAA's Prevention Project Focuses on the Dangers of Vaping
Mar 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Jessica Mayes of the Prevention Project discusses the negatives of vaping.
GI Police Report
Mar 4, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/04/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Research shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year
Mar 4, 2026 / Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing
A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety‑first risk preferences likely make n...
UNMC to offer new nursing scholarships at Scottsbluff, Kearney, Norfolk
Mar 4, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center,
The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearn...
Nebraska soldier killed in Iran war
Mar 4, 2026 / News
Four of six U.S. service members killed in the Iran war died when a drone struck a port in Kuwait on Sunday, U.S. Army Reserve Command said Tuesday...