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Walnut Middle School student arrested in alleged sexual assault
May 5, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) – KRGI News was made aware of a letter that was sent to patrons involving an incident that led to an arrest of a male stud... continue reading
Man Arrested Trespassing Onto A Private Plan With A Firearm At CNRA
May 4, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* A situation at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been resolved peacefully, and a 19 year old Philli... continue reading
Grand Island Catholic Priest Named New Bishop for Colorado Springs
Apr 30, 2021 / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Press Release
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Colora... continue reading
Four Arrested After Multiple Pursuits Wednesday
Apr 29, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
APRIL 29, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested four people following two separate pursuits... continue reading
Arbor Day Celebration
Apr 29, 2021 / City of Grand Island
On Arbor Day - April 30 th , 2021, at 1:00pm, the Grand Island Tree Board will be hosting an Arbor Day Celebration at Pioneer Park, located at 615 ... continue reading
Two-Vehicle Crash Near Holdrege Claims Two Lives
Apr 28, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
APRIL 28, 2021 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash near Holdrege that claimed two lives and sent ... continue reading
Feature Story: Debate Continues On Gambling Bill
Apr 21, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Debate continued yesterday on LB 561 otherwise known as the gambling bill, as a few crucial amendments were discussed and debated. ***Audi... continue reading
Nebraska governor declines to help house migrant children
Apr 14, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says he has rejected a federal request to help house unaccompanied migrant children. The Rep... continue reading
Fonner Park Announces Casino Operator
Apr 9, 2021 / KRGI News
KRGI News/Sports · Grand Island Casino Resort At Fonner Park (Grand Island, NE) Elite Casino Resorts, of Riverside, IA ha... continue reading
Long time GI Habitat for Humanity executive director resigns
Apr 2, 2021 / Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity Release
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, April 2, 2021--With heavy hearts, the Board of Directors for the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity has accepted the re... continue reading
GIPS planning COVID19 vaccination clinic for students 18 and older
Apr 1, 2021 / GIPS Release
(Grand Island, NE) - Parents of Grand Island Public Schools students were informed Wednesday of an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinic that will b... continue reading
CDHD expands eligible groups this week to include ages 40 plus
Mar 30, 2021 / Central District Health Department Release
(Grand Island, NE) - Beginning Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 am, CDHD will be targeting those age 40 and older for COVID-19 vaccinations. If you... continue reading
Nebraska cities want mobile keno to compete with casinos
Mar 30, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Cities that reap millions of dollars in tax revenue from keno bets are imploring Nebraska lawmakers to let people play the... continue reading
Man drives friend to hospital in front loader bucket
Mar 30, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man could face several charges after allegedly driving his friend to a hospital in the bucket of a front-end ... continue reading
Former South Sioux City coach charged with abusing student
Mar 30, 2021 / Ap
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. — Police have arrested a former South Sioux City High School assistant football coach on charges he sexually assaulted... continue reading
Former Grand Island teacher sentenced for child porn
Mar 29, 2021 / AP
A former Grand Island teacher was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for possessing child pornography. 38 year old Bri... continue reading
Armed Robbery on 16th Avenue in Kearney Friday
Mar 26, 2021 / KRGI News/Kearney Police Department
(Kearney, NE) - On Friday afternoon at approximately 4:22pm, officers with the Kearney Police Department were called to the area of the 1400 block ... continue reading
Roundabout work at Potash is underway
Mar 24, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Construction work has officially begun at Wilmar Avenue and Potash Hwy as the city of Grand Island installs a roundabout. This... continue reading
Troopers Locate Missing Maine Juvenile
Mar 24, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
MARCH 24, 2021 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a California man after locating a missing M... continue reading
Multiple charges in Grand Island drug arrest
Mar 24, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Tuesday night at 9:45pm Grand Island police officers responded to the area of 408 W. Koenig Street in reference to a gun shots... continue reading
Assault of a pregnant juvenile
Mar 24, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) – Tuesday night, Grand Island Police arrived to a call to 415 South Cherry Street to a pregnant juvenile female reportedly... continue reading
Sirens in Hall County will not sound during state wide drill
Mar 24, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - It's severe weather awarness week in Nebraksa. The National Weather Service reminds us of several safties practices and plans ... continue reading
Governor Ricketts Critical Of Electronic Keno Amendment
Mar 24, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* The Nebraska Legislature is halfway through its 2021 session. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts used his weekly co... continue reading
Wanted Subject Arrested Following Standoff in Superior
Mar 23, 2021 / State Patrol Release
MARCH 22, 2021 (SUPERIOR, NEB.) — A wanted subject was arrested Sunday following a standoff at a residence in Superior. The operation b... continue reading
Police say woman and 2 children killed in Kearney house fire
Mar 19, 2021 / Ap
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police in Kearney say a woman and two children have died in a house fire in the central Nebraska city. The Kearney Hub r... continue reading
