Local News
Carrie Jones Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder
Nov 20, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Carrie Jones was sentenced to life in prison in Cedar County District Court for the First-Degree Murder of Gene Twiford in Laurel, Nebraska....
Gov. Pillen Urges Elimination of Confusing TEEOSA Formula Following NDE Error
Nov 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is sharing his frustration with an error by the independent Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) that res...
Lee Appointed to the CCC Board of Governors
Nov 20, 2025 / Scott Miller Senior Director of College Communications
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The Central Community College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Lee to fill the vacant...
Hastings Police Report
Nov 20, 2025 / HPD
November20th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 19, 2025, a 37-year-old Oklahoma resident reported a fraud in the 3200 block of Osborne Drive East...
GICC Fundraiser Friday
Nov 20, 2025 / KRGI News
Grand Island Central Catholic Superintendent Jordan Engle discussed The Knight, and the upcoming state championship football game.
GISH Moves into Winter Activity Mode
Nov 20, 2025 / KRGI News
Activities Director Chris Ladwig and senior wrestler Kaden Harder discussed the winter sports season.
Good Samaritan hosts FREE showing of Elf on Nov. 25
Nov 20, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan is kicking off the Christmas season with a FREE showing of the beloved family-friendly comedy Elf on Tuesda...
Rural Mainstreet Economy Retreats for Ninth Time in 2025
Nov 20, 2025 / Creighton University
November 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance:· For the ninth time in 2025, the region’s overall, or Rural Main...
City of Grand Island Continues Support for Residents in Need as SNAP Benefits Restore
Nov 20, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — As the community enters the holiday season, the City of Grand Island is continuing its efforts to support residents who ...
CCC President Honored by EDAD at UNL
Nov 20, 2025 / Scott Miller Senior Director of College Communications
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College President Dr. Matt Gotschall is the recipient of the Impact Award from the Education Administr...
City of Grand Island Reminds Residents to Obtain 2026 Pet Licenses
Nov 20, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island would like to remind all dog and cat owners residing within city limits that 2026 pet licenses ...
GI Police Report
Nov 20, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 11/20/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
GI Police Report UPDATE
Nov 19, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 11/19/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more informa...
Red Cross urges holiday cooking and decorating safety to prevent home fires
Nov 19, 2025 / Josh Murray
NOVEMBER 19, 2025 — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or un...
Holiday Tour of Homes Coming Next Month
Nov 19, 2025 / Press Release
Listen to an interview below. The Hargis House Woman’s Club is getting ready for this year‘s Holiday Tour of Homes set for Saturday, D...
Great American Smokeout is Thursday
Nov 19, 2025 / KRGI News
Michelle Halpine of TEACH discusses tobacco cessation techniques.
CDHD Conducts HIV Testing in Central City
Nov 19, 2025 / KRGI News
Maria Cotom Pacheco discussed an HIV testing event in Central City at the Public Library from 4p-5p.
Hastings Police Report
Nov 19, 2025 / HPD
November 19th 2025Reported Offenses: On November 18, 2025, a 36-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 500 block of South Delaware ...
Public Meeting to be Held for GIAMPO 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan
Nov 19, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) invites community members to a public meeting for the ...
Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy
Nov 19, 2025 / Kelsey Kirk
Dr. Klepser, who joined UNMC in 2005, will become the ninth dean of the college. Don Klepser, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice and science and ...
Hall County Board Meets for 90 minutes on Tuesday
Nov 19, 2025 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners had its biweekly meeting on Tuesday. See the complete meeting here.
GI City Council Wraps up Short Meeting on Tuesday.
Nov 19, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
In a relatively brief meeting, the City Council approved necessary equipment purchases for Streets, Parks and GIFD. They also took a look at the Ci...
Sebastian Dunbar Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus 48-50 Years for Murder
Nov 18, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Sebastian Dunbar, 32, was sentenced to life in prison plus 48-50 years of imprisonment for the December 17, 2023, murder of his girlfriend, ...
PSC Statement on Hansen-Mueller Bankruptcy
Nov 18, 2025 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is aware that HansenMueller Co. has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as part of a finan...
Grand Island Tourism awards $1 million in grants
Nov 18, 2025 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism
[GRAND ISLAND, NE, November 2025] Grand Island Tourism recently announced the awardees for the 2026 Visitor Improvement Fund (VIF) grant prog...