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Fire Threat Upgraded

May 10, 2025 / NWS

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Sunday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached ...

Hastings Police Report

May 10, 2025 / HPD

May 10th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On May 9, 2025, a 13-year-old Hastings resident was cited for minor in possession of tobacco p...

Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban in Central, Western Nebraska

May 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and wes...

IdeaBank Marketing wins top honors at 2025 PRISM Awards, including Best of Show

May 9, 2025 / Jack Sheard

LINCOLN, NE - IdeaBank Marketing emerged as a big winner at Thursday night’s PRISM Awards, taking home multiple accolades for creative excell...

GIPS Board Wraps Up May Meeting

May 9, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

See the complete Board Brief from the GIPS School Board Meeting on Thursday by clicking here.

Matt Fisher, Chloe Lopez, Faith Diaz, Hank McFarland (photo Mitchell Roush)

GIPS Continues Investing in Future Educators with 2025 PathBack Recipients

May 9, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) continues to develop future educators. With the annual GIPS PathBack program, two so...

CDHD Supports the 'Day Without Childcare' Movement

May 9, 2025 / KRGI News

Jessica Hammers and Nicole Velazquez Hormachea joined Brian Gallagher about Monday's 'Day Without Childcare' observance. Click here for more ...

Strengthening Families Classes Coming Soon

May 9, 2025 / KRGI News

Lorinda Brown discussed the next series of Strengthening Families classes which will begin in August.

Hastings Police Report

May 9, 2025 / HPD

May 9th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On May 8, 2025, a 25-year-old Colorado resident was cited for leaving the scene of an accident-...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Renewable Fuels

May 9, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebr...

GIPD Joins NDOT for Click-it or Ticket

May 9, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is partnering once again with the Nebraska Department of Transportation Office of Hig...

GI Police Report

May 9, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 05/09/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on the reports...

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda

May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by friends, family, state senators and fellow veterans, a group of World War II veterans were recognized for their s...

NSP Kickstarts Summer with Make It Click Campaign

May 9, 2025 / NSP

Listen to the Press Conference below. MAY 8, 2025 (LINCON, NEB.) — Summer is on its way! The Nebraska State Patrol is starting ...

Local Reaction to Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025 / KRGI News

5/8/2025 - Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIVFrom Bishop Joseph G. HanefeldtI join with Catholics throughout the world in celebrating the el...