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Inmate Dies at RTC
May 13, 2024 / Department of Corrections
May 13, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Estell Jennings #80794, age 44, died May 11, 2024, at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC). His sentence ...
GISH Says Goodbye to Almost 600 Seniors
May 13, 2024 / KRGI News
Grand Island Senior High held graduation ceremonies yesterday. Lauren Brown delivered the graduate message, which can be heard below.
Northwest Celebrates Graduation
May 13, 2024 / KRGI News
Northwest held its commencement yesterday. Kyle Sybrandts and Drake Paker delivered the graduate addresses. Hear their messages below.
GI Police Report
May 13, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/13/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Pushing Back on Unworkable Executive Mandates
May 13, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
In 2014, President Obama famously said, “I’ve got a pen and I’ve got a phone,” telling the American people he didn’t ...
GIPS Accepts Bid from YWCA to Sell the Wyandotte Building
May 13, 2024 / GIPS
May 10th, 2024 The future of the “Old Starr” building is in good hands. The Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) Board of Educatio...
GIPS Sells Wyandotte
May 10, 2024 / GIPS
The Grand Island Public School Board of Education approved a bid to sell the Wyandotte Early Learning Center to the YWCA after an executive session...
Murray Custom Homes to Host Charity Event for Tornado Relief Efforts
May 10, 2024 / Press Release
Lincoln, NE - May 10, 2024 - Matt Murray of FRG - Re/Max, in concert with Murray Custom Homes, Roofing, and Inspections is proud to announce ...
Nebraska to Send Strong Message During Police Week
May 10, 2024 / Press Release
MAY 10, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska Backs the Blue! The Nebraska Crime Commission will share that message with law enforcement offic...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Standing Up For Our Seniors
May 10, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
One of my top priorities is making government work better. A major way to do that is blocking burdensome regulations that don’t work for Nebr...
Ricketts Introduces NOPE Act to Cut Off U.S. Funding to UN if Palestinian Authority Receives More Privileges
May 10, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following statement ahe...
GI Police Report
May 10, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/10/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit against Everlight Solar for Unlawful Door-to-Door Sales Tactics & Misleading Consumers
May 10, 2024 / AG
Lincoln—Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Everlight Solar for unlawful door-to-door sales tactics and mislea...
Ricketts & Smith React to USPS Announcement of North Platte Mail Processing Transfer to Denver
May 10, 2024 / Press Releases
Ricketts Calls on Postal Service to Pause Planned Changes Following Announcement Regarding North Platte Facility WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen...
GICC Approaches End of an Era
May 9, 2024 / KRGI News
As Grand City Central Catholic celebrates its graduation this weekend, the school also says goodbye to three teachers, each who are retiring after ...
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with Wireless Carriers
May 9, 2024 / AG
Lincoln -- Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $10.25 million 50-state settlement with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless (referred to...
GIPS Names Wemhoff New Seedling Mile Principal
May 9, 2024 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools is pleased to welcome Mrs. Kelli Wemhoff to the district! Mrs. Wemhoff will be servi...
Fortenberry Re-Charged
May 9, 2024 / AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has been charged with lying to federal authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal...
Ricketts Celebrates Agriculture on National Mall with Four Nebraska Employers
May 9, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) attended the 2024 Celebration of Agriculture on the National Mall. "Agricultu...
GIPS Board to Meet
May 9, 2024 / GIPS
The GIPS Board meets tonight. Get a preview with Superintendent Matt Fisher at the bottom of the pageHere's the agenda for the Grand Island Public ...
Kids in the Gardens – Get Ready, Set, Grow!
May 9, 2024 / City of GI
Kearney Park and Recreation is now taking registration for “Get Ready, Set, Grow!”. Participants will grow plants, meet new friend...
St. Francis Announces Volunteers of the Year and Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
May 9, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Cathy Osborn and Ruth Steinkruger were named CHI Health St. Francis 2024 Volunteers of the Year during the hospital&rsqu...
Road Construction Affects S. Locust in GI
May 9, 2024 / City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — South Locust Street has lane restrictions between Highway 34 and the Wood River Diversion Canal for a paving improvement...
Ricketts: CMS Nurse Staffing Rule Would “Limit Access to Critical Care for Seniors”
May 9, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) condemned a rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandat...
City of Aurora Proposes Sales Tax
May 8, 2024 / KRGI News
City of Aurora voters will decide the fate of a proposed 1.5 cent sales tax on Tuesday. Mayor Marlin Seeman and "Yes We Can" representative Janelle...
