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Northwest HS Featured on Education Focus

Mar 14, 2025 / KRGI News

Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards spoke with Brian Gallagher on the Community Connection on Thursday. 

“The Power of Place” Featured at Grand Island Public Library

Mar 14, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is pleased to announce Chris Hochstetler and Jacki (Proctor) Hochstetler are the March f...

David City Man Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Investigation

Mar 14, 2025 / NSP

March 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following an investigation...

Marginally Severe Storms, Strong Winds & Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today

Mar 14, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: Marginally severe storms possible Today between 2-9PM with the greatest potential generally towards the east. Hail up to the size o...

GI Police Report

Mar 14, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/14/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Work will begin on N-92, near Archer

Mar 14, 2025 / NDOT

March 13, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 17 on N-92 at reference post 368+69, according to the Ne...

GISH HOSA-Future Health Professionals Featured on Community Connection

Mar 13, 2025 / KRGI News

HOSA-Future Health Professionals Sponsor Dr Megan Stone  and junior president Aksam Dodban visited with Brian Gallagher. 

Hastings Police Report

Mar 13, 2025 / HPD

March 13th 2025Reported Offenses: On March 12, 2025, a 17-year-old Hastings resident reported threats in the 1600 block of Apache Avenue. On Marc...

The Next Drug Takeback is in April

Mar 13, 2025 / KRGI News

Michaela Perry of the Prevention Project discussed April's drug takeback in Grand Island Saturday April 26th from noon-2pm at the Super Saver on se...

CDHD Conducting Child Care Survey

Mar 13, 2025 / KRGI News

Kristine Van Hoosen of the Grand Island YWCA talked about a child care survey being administered by the Central District Health Department. 

UNL Report: Nebraska Ag Land Values Decline

Mar 13, 2025 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 13, 2025 — Nebraska’s agricultural land values decreased by 2% in the past year, with an average value of $3,9...

UNL Fulbright Scholar Program to Visit Grand Island

Mar 13, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — One of the most culturally diverse cities in Nebraska is about to inject even more multicultural heritage and history in...

GI Police Report

Mar 13, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/13/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, p...

Red Flag Warning Today

Mar 13, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: Red Flag Warning Today. In effect from Noon until 9 PM. The warning area has been expanded to include our entire forecast area. Ke...

State Reaction to EPA Regulation Roll Back

Mar 13, 2025 / Press Release

Ricketts Praises EPA’s Deregulation Announcement: “Common-Sense is Back” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricke...

Women Leading the Way in Windy Hills Elementary Remodel

Mar 12, 2025 / Marsha Wilkerson

(Kearney, Neb.; March 12, 2025) — As construction progresses on the Windy Hills Elementary School renovation, two women are leading the proje...

Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Training Dates Announced for May and June

Mar 12, 2025 / Press Release

UNMC’s Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, will oversee the courses. The Cen...

Gov. Pillen Signs Bill Creating Protections from Cryptocurrency Fraud

Mar 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen has signed LB609 into law. This bipartisan, law-enforcement-supported legislation establishes the Controlla...

Crops Judging Team Strikes Gold Twice

Mar 12, 2025 / Andela Taylor Recruiting Coordinator & Media Contact

Agronomy student members of the NCTA Crops Judging Team carried on the tradition of excellence, capturing the top team placement and many individua...

Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to Sponsor Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training

Mar 12, 2025 / pr

LINCOLN, Neb. (March 12, 2025) – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering to improve grain bin safety by...

Hastings Police Report

Mar 12, 2025 / HPD

March 12th 2025Reported Offenses: On March 11, 2025, a 39-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1300 block of North California Avenue...

Ryan O'Neill Wraps up GI City Council Meeting

Mar 12, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

The Grand Island City Council met on Tuesday. See what Ward 3 Councilmember Ryan O'Neill's reaction. 

GI Police Report

Mar 12, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/12/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Regional School Bond Issues Successful

Mar 12, 2025 / KRGI News

Voters in Ravenna and Pleasanton have apparently passed their school bond issues. Unofficial results from the Buffalo County Election Office show R...

Troopers Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers During State Basketball

Mar 11, 2025 / NSP

March 11, 2025 (Lincoln, NEB.)  —  Nebraska State Troopers removed 12 impaired drivers from the road during the first weekend of th...