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Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Flood-Stricken Texas
Jul 7, 2025 / KRGI News
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the deployment of Nebraska Task Force One (NE-TF1) – Nebraska’s Urban Search and R...
GI Council Meets Tuesday
Jul 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJuly 8, 2025 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of...
Nebraska State Patrol Begins Largest Training Class in Five Years
Jul 7, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
JULY 7, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — A new class of recruits has started their training to become Nebraska State Troopers. The 23 recrui...
GI Veterans Cemetery Dedication Set for Saturday
Jul 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Veterans Service Officer Don Shuda and Grand Island State Veterans Cemetery Administrator Randy Lonowski talked about Saturday's 10am c...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Adds to Staff
Jul 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Chief Deputy Josh Berlie discussed a variety of issues with Brian Gallagher.
GI Police Report
Jul 7, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Severe Weather Possible
Jul 7, 2025 / NWS Hastings
Key Message #1: The entire area is in a marginal to enhanced threat of severe weather this evening into tonight. Key Message #2: The main threats ...
Two Arrested After Pursuits in Eastern Nebraska
Jul 7, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
JuLY 6, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits in eastern Ne...
Third District Makes America Great
Jul 5, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
During Independence Day weekend, the blessings of freedom and the memories of the American patriots who laid the foundation for our republic with t...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 5, 2025 / HPD
July 4th 2025Reported Offenses: On July 3, 2025, a 45-year-old Central City resident reported a theft of a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Sout...
City of Hastings Independence Day Celebration at Brickyard Park postponed to July 11th
Jul 4, 2025 / City of Grand Island
The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration has been postponed until July 11 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The alternate celebrati...
Grand Island Seeks Emergency Aid Following Recent Flood Damage
Jul 4, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is actively pursuing emergency assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and t...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director
Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska D...
Reaction Varies to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release
Gov. Pillen Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the U.S...
Missing Inmate Arrested
Jul 3, 2025 / NDOC
July 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested by ...
Work will begin on Engelman Road
Jul 3, 2025 / NDOT
July 3, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin July 7 on Engelman Road north of U.S. Highway (US-30), according...
Troopers Stop Dozens of Speeders in I-80 Construction Zone
Jul 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a spe...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 3, 2025 / HPD
July 3rd 2025Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2025, a 67-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1600 block of North Burlington Aven...
Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation
Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a proclamation marking Independence Day, in which he asked Nebraskans to take due notice o...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating America
Jul 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Today we celebrate the 249th anniversary of America’s founding. With the Declaration of Independence, our founders sought to overthrow tyrann...
GIPR Launches Tree Inventory Contest
Jul 3, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — How many trees are in the Grand Island City Cemetery? The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is inviting re...
GIPS Superintendent Discusses Flooding
Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News
Dr. Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher to touch on the impact of last week's big storm.
CN Lutheran Featured on Community Connection
Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News
Brad Keasling joined Brian Gallagher for a discussion on Lutheran Education.
Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District
Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release
July 1, 2025LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Lincoln; Shane M. Cochran, Kearney; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Stephen B. King, North Platte; Terr...
Make Sober Driving a Priority this Independence Day Weekend
Jul 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Inde...