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Heartland Events Center Unveils New Look Website
Jun 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Heartland Events Center (HEC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, marking the first maj...
Troopers Find Thousands of Fentanyl Pills, Meth in I-80 Traffic Stop
Jun 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 2, 2025 (York, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Arizona man after locating over 20 pounds ...
Hall County Board to Meet Tuesday
Jun 2, 2025 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday. Board Chair Ron Peterson gave a preview with Brian Gallagher. See the agenda below. &...
Dr. Jay Stewart Announce Retirment
Jun 2, 2025 / KRGI News
Dr. Jay Stewart will be selling the Grand Island Veterinary Hospital and retiring after 30 years. Listen to the interview from KRGI.
GI Police Report
Jun 2, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 06/02/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on the reports...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Reports on Grant Results
Jun 2, 2025 / Owen Mendyk
The Hall County Sheriff's Office was awarded $5,500.00 through the NDOT Highway Safety Office to conduct focused enforcement for the “Make It...
Governor Pillen Signs Key National Security Legislation
Jun 2, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement celebrating the passage of LB644, the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agen...
UNL Seeks Input from Nebraska Ag Landowners and Tenants in New Crop Share Survey
Jun 2, 2025 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., May 30 — Agricultural landowners and tenants in Nebraska who are involved in crop share lease agreements are invited to partic...
Gov. Pillen Signs Last of Bills to Protect Children Online
May 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Hear the press conference below. LINCOLN, NE – A package of bills aimed at protecting kids, and introduced on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen,...
GIPS Free Summer Meals Program Kicks-Off Monday, June 2nd
May 30, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Oscar Garcia below. GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce the return o...
Hastings Police Report
May 30, 2025 / HPD
May 30th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 29, 2025, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 500 block of South Chicago Av...
GI Police Report
May 30, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/30/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: SNAP Next Step
May 30, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my ad...
Nebraska Medicine announces expansion of Grand Island Health Center
May 30, 2025 / Press Release
Nebraska Medicine is announcing a major expansion in Central Nebraska. Get details here.
St. Francis Foundation hosts premier fundraising event at the hospital on June 5–Public is invited to attend
May 29, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s eight annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be a...
Pillen Announces Re-Election Campaign for Governor
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen launched his re-election campaign on Thursday morning, touting his record of delivering conserva...
Hastings Police Report
May 29, 2025 / HPD
May 29th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 28, 2025, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1000 block of North Californi...
BCV Garden Project Cancelled
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Business Coalition for Veterans fundraiser June 7th has been cancelled.
HUW Golf Tourney & Day of Action Approaches
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley Director of Communications of the Heartland United Way joined Brian Gallagher.
GIPS to Offer Free Meals to Children This Summer
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
GIPS Food Services Director Oscar Garcia joined Brian Gallagher about the summer feeding program.
Nebraska Soybean Board Engages Fire Departments on Soy-Based Firefighting Foam at Nebraska State Fire School
May 29, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2025) – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) participated in the Nebraska State Fire School expo in Grand Island earlier t...
Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department Announced 2025 Summer Concert Series
May 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce its 2025 Summer Concert Series, bringing live ...
GI Police Report
May 29, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/29/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Governor Reacts to Legislative Action
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Stand With Women ActLINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon passage of LB89...
Hastings Police Report
May 28, 2025 / HPD
May 28th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 27, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 900 block of West J Street. Arrests/C...