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GI Library Has Several Events Planned

Jan 3, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Sheldon Statewide Exhibition "Finding Horizons" at GIPL Grand Island, Neb. — The exhibition “Finding Horizons” from the Sheldon ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 3, 2025 / HPD

January 3rd 2025Reported Offenses: On January 2, 2025, a 27-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of South Franklin Avenue....

St. Francis Lights Up in January to End Violence

Jan 3, 2025 / Anissa Paitz, External Communications Manager

GRAND ISLAND, NE—CHI Health St. Francis, in conjunction with Willow Rising, is bringing awareness to human rights issues during National Huma...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Honored to Serve Nebraskans

Jan 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

I’m humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. President Trump’s re-election, along...

Winter Weather Expected Saturday

Jan 3, 2025 / NWS

Winter storm watch and winter weather advisory in affect for Saturday in the region. The main change is that expanding potential for some freezing...

GI Police Report

Jan 3, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 01/03/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, pl...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jason Bergevin as Associate Justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court

Jan 2, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to ...

Winter Weather Set for Weekend

Jan 2, 2025 / NWS

Expectation of fairly widespread snow developing during the day Saturday and continuing through midday Sunday. Snow amounts over 6" are possible in...

Attorney General Hilgers Joined Multi-State Lawsuit to Protect Affordable Housing

Jan 2, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN – Attorney General Hilgers joined Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 15-state coalition with...

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Rings in the Season with Local Concert

Jan 2, 2025 / Hannah Polacek Marketing & Social Media Specialist

Tabitha at Prairie Commons—Grand Island’s premier senior living community—invited friends, family and the public to share in the ...

GIPS Superintendent Gives Update on Strategic Plan

Jan 2, 2025 / KRGI News

GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher visited with Brian Gallagher as the second semester approaches. 

Heartland United Way Prepares for 2025 Allocation Process

Jan 2, 2025 / KRGI News

Karen Rathke visited about the Heartland United Way with Brian Gallagher. 

GIPS Names Elizabeth Lantz Leader of Early Childhood Education as Julie Schnitzler Plans for Retirement

Jan 2, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Lantz will be the district leader of Early...

GIPD Urges Vigilance with Colder Weather Arriving

Jan 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — With temperatures plummeting over the next week, the Grand Island Police Department is wanting to remind residents that ...

Troopers Arrest 95 for DUI During Holiday Safe-Driving Campaign

Jan 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas

January 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 95 impaired drivers during the end of the year Drive...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 2, 2025 / HPD

January 2nd 2025Reported Offenses: On January 1, 2025, a 23-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 300 block of North Kansas Avenue...

Mid-America Manufacturing Economy Ends Year on Down Note With Job Losses, Rising Inflation and Trade Issues

Jan 2, 2025 / Creighton University

December 2024 Survey Highlights:-For the seventh time this year, the overall, or Business Conditions Index, fell below growth neutral. -For a ...

Sam's Club Rewards City of Grand Island With Spark Good Grant

Jan 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — A local grant of $1,000 has been awarded to the Grand Island Utilities Department as part of a national giving campaign....

GI Police Report

Jan 2, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 1/2/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports...

Merrick County Two Vehicle Crash Resulting in Fatality

Jan 1, 2025 / Merrick County Sheriff's Department

(Merrick County, NE) - At approximately 10:43 p.m., on December 31st, the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office was detailed to Highway 30 near D R...

Merrick County New Year's Eve Pursuit

Jan 1, 2025 / Merrick County Sheriff's Department

(Merrick County, NE) - At approximately 10:41 pm on Tuesday, December 31st, A Merrick County Deputy observed a grey Chevrolet Impala traveling west...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 1, 2025 / HPD

January 1 2025Reported Offenses: On December 31, 2024, a 59-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 900 block of South Lincol...

Tabitha Tip: How Do I Cope with New Year’s Nervousness?

Jan 1, 2025 / Hannah Polacek Marketing & Social Media Specialist

Do you see the New Year as a glittering opportunity for new hobbies, travels and experiences? Or perhaps a simple painful reminder of the passage o...

Tabitha Offers a Variety of Grief Support Groups in January

Jan 1, 2025 / Hannah Polacek Marketing & Social Media Specialist

Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...