Local News

UPDATE Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident

Dec 23, 2024 / Laura Strimple

 Update: Governor Pillen has been released from the ICU and continues his recovery in a step-down unit.  LINCOLN, NE – Following a...

Hall County Jury Duty Summons Being Sent

Dec 23, 2024 / KRGI News

Hall County Clerk of the District Court Jennifer Poppen joined Brian Gallagher about a couple of issues. 

Nebraska Hog Report

Dec 23, 2024 / USDA

NEBRASKA HOG INVENTORY down 4% LINCOLN, Neb. December 23, 2024 - Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2024, was 3.65 millio...

NSEA President Outlines 2025 Legislative Goals

Dec 23, 2024 / KRGI News

The NSEA has laid out its 2025 state policy agenda in advance of the 2025 Legislative session. NSEA President Tim Royers talked with Steve Stein. ...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report

Dec 23, 2024 / JUDA

NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 1% LINCOLN, Neb. December 20, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.60 mill...

GI Police Report

Dec 23, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/23/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 23, 2024 / HPD

December 22nd 2024Reported Offenses: On December 21st, 2024, a 36-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of E...

Governor Transported to UNMC Following Fall from Horse

Dec 23, 2024 / Gov Office

LINCOLN, NE – While riding on horseback with family members today, Governor Jim Pillen was bucked off a new horse and was injured. The Govern...

GI Police Report

Dec 22, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/20/24 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, ...

Ricketts Comments on Government Funding Bill

Dec 22, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to fund t...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 70th Recruit Class

Dec 22, 2024 / Cody Thomas

December 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  —The Nebraska State Patrol has welcomed nine new troopers into the ranks. Members of NSP’s 70th...

Corn Growers Win Dispute with Mexico Over GM Corn Ban

Dec 22, 2024 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications

In a major win for corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 21, 2024 / HPD

December 21st 2024Reported Offenses: On December 20th, 2024, a 21-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit-and-run accident in the 700 block of N...

Counting Our Blessings This Christmas

Dec 20, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Christmas is a time for counting our blessings. As we near the end of 2024, I am so grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in United States and my prec...

Celebrating the National Guard

Dec 20, 2024 / By Jim Pillen

December 20, 2024 When you are elected Governor of a state, you take on an awesome responsibility – that of commander-in-chief. It&rsquo...

Ricketts Announces United States Military Service Academy Nominations

Dec 20, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the names of 30 Nebraskans he is nominating for application to the Unit...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 20, 2024 / HPD

December 20th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 19, 2024, a 49-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1400 block of West ...

GICC Celebrates the Holidays

Dec 20, 2024 / KRGI News

Superintendent Jordan Engle of Grand Island Central Catholic visited with Brian Gallagher in advance of the holiday break.  

Matt Fisher Gives Follow Up to Seedling Mile Vote

Dec 20, 2024 / KRGI News

GIPS superintendent Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher to wrap up Tuesday's special board meeting. 

HUW Provides Update

Dec 20, 2024 / KRGI News

Karly Behrendt & Sarah Kirkley joined Brian Gallagher

Nebraska’s November 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.8 Percent

Dec 20, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2024 is 2.8 perc...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Dec 20, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Dec 20, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

The Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We d...

Grand Island City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year's Day

Dec 20, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — All city offices and departments will be closed in Grand Island for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holi...

Quitting Tobacco A Worthy New Years Resolution

Dec 19, 2024 / KRGI News

Michelle Halpine, with Tobacco Free Hall County, a part of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions joined Brian Gallagher.