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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
Apr 23, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcement partners, will host the 28th Na...Hastings Police Report
Apr 23, 2025 / HPD
April 23rd 2025Reported Offenses: On April 22, 2025, a 62-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of East 2nd Street. On Apr...
One Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Apr 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — A northbound Kawasaki EX300 motorcycle lost control west of the intersection of S. North Road and Stolley Park Road, lea...
LB89 Advances After Four Hours of Debate
Apr 23, 2025 / KRGI News
After passionate debate on both sides of the issue, LB89 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. The statement of intent of the bill reads: LB 89 e...-2025-04-23-13-00-48.jpg?width=550&height=289)
GISH Students Earn Recognition at State SkillsUSA Competition
Apr 23, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — In fielding a large team of student competitors, Grand Island Senior High’s (GISH) commitment to Career & Tec...
CDHD Focuses on Bike Safety
Apr 23, 2025 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed bike safety with Brian Gallagher.
CNCAA plans Saturday Event at Bader Park
Apr 23, 2025 / KRGI News
Celeste Heavilan-Penner joined Brian Gallagher with the latest on a special Saturday.
YWCA Grand Island’s new child development center to be named in honor of Marval Hornady
Apr 23, 2025 / YWCA Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE – YWCA Grand Island is thrilled to announce a significant contribution of $1 million from Hornady Manufacturing toward...
Investigation Begins in Death at Buffalo County Jail
Apr 23, 2025 / Capt. Bob Anderson
The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office has requested the assistance of the South Central Area Law Enforcement Services (SCALES) to investigate t... (1)-2025-04-23-09-59-13.jpg?width=550&height=289)
4-H Volunteers Receive State-Level Awards
Apr 23, 2025 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 23 — Eighteen adult volunteers, eight 4-H members, and four families of volunteers are being recognized with 2025 Nebras...-2025-04-23-09-53-25.jpg?width=550&height=289)
GI City Council Wrap from 4-22
Apr 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council met on Tuesday. Ward 1 Councilmember Doug Brown gives his reaction below. You can see the complete meeting by clickin...
GI Police Report
Apr 23, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/23/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, p...
GIFD Recognizes Thomas, Kuehl & New Members
Apr 23, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - It was a busy Tuesday for the Grand Island Fire Department when it came to recognizing a long-term member of the department, a...
20 Students Selected for UNL Elite 11 Veterinarian Program
Apr 22, 2025 / Cara Pesek, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 22, 2025 — Twenty students from across Nebraska have been selected for a highly competitive University of Nebraska&n...
Gov. Pillen Speaks to Passage of Pro-Ag Bills Through Second Round Debate
Apr 22, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted two pro-agriculture bills through the second round of debate. Both were introduced at the...-2025-04-22-15-10-32.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Arbor Day Tree Planting Event Planned
Apr 22, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is teaming up with the Grand Island Tree Board and the Dodge School &...
University of Nebraska announces Neal Schnoor as UNK chancellor priority candidate
Apr 22, 2025 / Todd Gottula, Sr. Director of Communications
The University of Nebraska System has named Dr. Neal H. Schnoor – president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota – as...
Hastings Police Report
Apr 22, 2025 / HPD
April 22nd 2025Reported Offenses: On April 21, 2025, a 35-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1400 block of MacArthur Road. On Apr...
Hall County Wraps Up Tuesday Meeting
Apr 22, 2025 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners discussed several items during a busy meeting on Tuesday. Click here for a link to a video recording of the ...-2025-04-22-13-21-30.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Hall County Warriors Memorial Fund Drive Continues
Apr 22, 2025 / KRGI News
John Larson and Tim Bartz discussed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the upcoming salute to the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
GI Fireworks Fundraiser Approaching
Apr 22, 2025 / KRGI News
Don Deitemeyer, Greg Geis, Dana Jelinek joined Brian Gallagher about Dog & Suds a Three Dog Night fundraiser to benefit the Grand Island Firewo...-2025-04-22-11-31-57.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Nebraska Corn Farmers Poised to Plant 10.6 Million Acres in 2025
Apr 22, 2025 / Jill Bookhout
April 22, 2025 LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Local Bishop Reacts to the death of Pope Francis
Apr 22, 2025 / Press Release
The following was shared with KRGI News from the FaceBook post from the GI Diocese. April 21, 2025 This morning we were surprised to learn o...
Hastings Symphony Orchestra Concert to Feature High School Soloists
Apr 22, 2025 / Bruce Batterson
(Hastings, Nebraska)--The Hastings Symphony Orchestra continues a longstanding tradition as it honors two talented area high school musicians at it...
GI Police Report
Apr 22, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/22/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...