Area News

Potash and North Road Road Roundabout to open November 25th

Nov 21, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release

The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing Old Potash Highway, Kaufman Avenue and Claude Road are schedu... continue reading

Front of the Grand Island City hall building.

Special Meeting of Grand Island City Council Nov 23rd

Nov 20, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release

The Grand Island City Council will not vote on a proposed mask ordinance on Monday,
November 23, 2020. The Specia... continue reading

14 year old Apprehended After Pursuit in Omaha

Nov 19, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 (OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) apprehended a juvenile following... continue reading

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Awards

Nov 19, 2020 / Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Release

Grand Island, NE – The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation recently awarded $52,305 to 12 area nonprofit organiz... continue reading

Kopke Pleads Not Guilty To Theft

Nov 18, 2020 / AP

The former finance chief of the Nebraska State Fair has pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges.

29 year old Patr... continue reading

Central District Health Dept to recommend mask mandate to Mayor Steele

Nov 16, 2020 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - In a Covid-19 update from Grand Island city hall on Monday afternoon, Mayor Roger Steele spoke on the c... continue reading

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Suspect Arrested After Confrontation with Trooper

Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Buffalo County Sheriff&rsq... continue reading

Nebraska Board of Education recommends mask mandate

Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Education News Release

(Lincoln, NE) - The State Board of Education is recommending a statewide mask mandate to ensure the safety of all students, ... continue reading

2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in US tests

Nov 16, 2020 / Ap

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the co... continue reading

Photo of Pete Rickets sitting in a chair at a table with the United States and Nebraska Flags behind him, The Words Governor Pete Rickets below.

Governor Ricketts and First Lady Shore to Quarantine

Nov 10, 2020 / Governors Office Release

LINCOLN – Today, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Governor and First La... continue reading

Investigation underway after GIPS staff member placed on administrative leave

Oct 29, 2020 / GIPS Release

Grand Island, NE - The Grand Island Public Schools district was alerted of an alleged incident involving inappropriate behav... continue reading

ATM stolen from Palmer Bank

Oct 22, 2020 / Merrick County Sheriff's Office

(Palmer, NE) - The Merrick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal mischief that occurred at the Pinna... continue reading

2 accused in home invasion killings plead to reduced charges

Oct 20, 2020 / Ap

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors say two men accused in the killings of two people during a violent home invasion robb... continue reading

NSP Investigating Report of Terroristic Threats in Eagle

Oct 6, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

OCTOBER 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a report of a man making terroristi... continue reading

Nebraska reports 901 new virus cases along with 2 new deaths

Sep 28, 2020 / Ap

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend.... continue reading

Lincoln Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation

Sep 28, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Technical Crimes Unit an... continue reading

Gibbon woman killed in 2 vehicle crash in Custer County

Sep 14, 2020 / Ap

BERWYN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a young Gibbon woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Custer County near Berwyn. The... continue reading

Longtime North Platte doctor dies from COVID 19

Sep 14, 2020 / Ap

NORTH PLATTE., Neb. (AP) — A longtime North Platte doctor has died from COVID-19 as the state reported more than... continue reading

Ecstasy Marijuana Handgun Found During I80 Traffic Stop

Sep 14, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after... continue reading

GIPS Board of Education fills Ward B spot

Sep 8, 2020 / GIPS Release

The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education selected Timothy Mayfield as the Ward B representative to replace Heidi S... continue reading

GIPS announces district COVID-19 dashboard

Sep 4, 2020 / GIPS Release

Grand Island Public Schools has announced a public COVID-19 dashboard on the district website that will be updated at the en... continue reading

GIPS negotiating on the Principal building

Aug 14, 2020 / GIPS Release

Grand Island Public Schools is in negotiations with Principal for the office building at 3025 College Street in Grand Island... continue reading

Nebraska Cattlemen Welcomes Passage of Historic Property Tax Relief

Aug 13, 2020 / Nebraska Cattlemen-Talia Goes

LINCOLN, NE (August 13, 2020) - Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) has consistently and aggressively advocated for property tax r... continue reading

Western Nebraska man gets prison for dumping hazardous waste

Aug 11, 2020 / Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for illegally dum... continue reading

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WATCH - City of Grand Island & CDHD Covid-19 Update

Aug 11, 2020 / KRGI News

Mayor Roger Steele along with Central District Health Department director Theresa Anderson talked from Grand Island City Hal... continue reading