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Reaction to the Passing of Jack Hoffman
Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on the Passing of Jack HoffmanLINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the passing ...Quit Start App Helps Tobacco Users
Jan 15, 2025 / KRGI News
There's a new app to help break the tobacco habit. Michelle Halpine talked about it with Brian Gallagher.Smith, Edwards, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Unfair Tax Preparation
Jan 15, 2025 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced t...Gov. Pillen’s State of the State Address & Nebraska Appleseed Response
Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, fellow Nebraskans. What a time of promise and...Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory on EPA Filing
Jan 15, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln--Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed the file on Californ...Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Legislation to Benefit Nebraska Agriculture
Jan 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills critical to preserving and protecting agriculture in Nebras...Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NDOT and NPS Recognize Snow Fighter Recognition Week
Jan 15, 2025 / Jeni Campana
Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly together with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the N...Gi Police Report
Jan 15, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 1/15/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on report...Grand Island City Council Hears Housing Study
Jan 15, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council met Tuesday. with a primary focus being the city's 2025 Housing Study. The Council also appointed its members t...Gov. Pillen Directs Flags at State Buildings to Fly at Full Staff on Inauguration Day
Jan 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff...PSC Closes Lumen Investigation
Jan 14, 2025 / PSC
Lincoln, January 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved an Order(911-075/PI-248, 911-077/C-5581/PI-252) closing its investig...Powerhouse exhibition ‘California Clay’ on view at Hastings College
Jan 14, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – “California Clay,” a powerhouse exhibition of contemporary ceramic masters, including pieces by Peter Voul...Nebraska Receives $4.53M in Funding through Federal Discretionary Grants
Jan 14, 2025 / NDOT
Jan. 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Last week it was announced that several Nebraska communities will receive a combined $4.53 million in fe...GGCF Elects New Officers
Jan 14, 2025 / Melissa DeLaet
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA — The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF) is pleased to announce its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addi...Hall County Airport Authority Board to Meet
Jan 14, 2025 / Press Release
The Hall County Airport Authority Board meets Wednesday. The agenda is attached.GI Police Report
Jan 14, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 1/14/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, pl...Governor Pillen, Attorney General Hilgers, and Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Nebraska Children
Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Lincoln, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Attorney General Mike Hilgers and state senators to speak on four bills which will be introdu...January is Radon Action Month UPDATE
Jan 13, 2025 / KRGI News/ Karly Simonson
Free Radon test kits are available at the Central District Health Department. Jeremy Collinson joined Matt Williams on KRGI. Grand Island, N...Get Ready to Bust a Move with the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program!
Jan 13, 2025 / Demi Kulper Social Impact and Communications Coordinator
When the Girl Scout Cookies drop, the Panda-Monium begins! The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program is here. With the adorable panda as our 2025 mascot, ...Grand Island Public Library Receives Accreditation
Jan 13, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is one of 38 Nebraska libraries to receive accreditation from the Nebraska Library Commi...Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Regarding New PSC Leadership and Return to Office Resolution
Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning recent action by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (P...Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation
Jan 13, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of thirty-eight public libraries acros...Gov. Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating Passage of DOGE Efficiencies
Jan 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majori...GI City Council Meets Tuesday
Jan 13, 2025 / City of GI
The Grand Island City Council meets Tuesday. Here's the agenda. Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJa...Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Jan 13, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Commissioner Jane Richardson joined Brian Gallagher on Monday in advance of Tuesday's Board meeting. See below for the interview and an...