Local News
Make Sober Driving a Priority this Independence Day Weekend
Jul 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Inde...
Audit Finds Improper Payments to Current and Former Government Employees – Living and Dead Alike
Jul 2, 2025 / Press Release
State Auditor Mike Foley has released a management letter to 15 State agencies, documenting tens of thousands of dollars in public funds wasted due...
NPPD to Host “Energize & Engage” Educational Event in Grand Island
Jul 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island has been selected as one of 16 communities across the state to host an "Energize & Engage" educational ...
Final Days to Snag $42 Carnival Wristbands for just $25
Jul 2, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Time is running out to lock in one of the best deals of the summer at the Nebraska State Fair. Valued at $42 during the Fair, carnival wristbands a...
Changes made to parking for Grand Island Fireworks UPDATE
Jul 2, 2025 / Press Release
Listen to an interview below with Dana Jelinek and Greg Geis. [GRAND ISLAND, NE June 26, 2025] Grand Island’s Community Fireworks Celebratio...
TEACH is the New Name for Tobacco Free Hall County
Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News
Michelle Halpine discussed the new direction for her organization.
CDHD Plans Thursday Event in Central City
Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed Thursday's cancer screening event.
Changes in WIC Coverage for Hamilton and Merrick Counties
Jul 2, 2025 / Karly Simonson
Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department (CDHD) is excited to announce starting October 1, 2025, the CDHD WIC clinic will be expanding...
Hastings College announces endowed professorships, lectureship
Jul 2, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Dr. Wayne Riggs, Hastings College vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, has announced faculty wh...
Hall County Commissioners Wrap Up Tuesday Meeting
Jul 2, 2025 / KRGI News
Hall County Commissioners approved a contract with deputies in the Sheriff's Department. They also approved a 10 thousand dollar budget request fro...
GI Police Report
Jul 2, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/02/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Slow Growth for Mid-America Manufacturing
Jul 1, 2025 / Creighton University
June 2025 Survey Highlights:*The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined for the month but remained above growth neutral for the six...
Sebastian Dunbar of Superior, NE, Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Jul 1, 2025 / Heather Buell
Yesterday, Sebastian Dunbar, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Molly Gruber in Superior, Nebraska. On December 17, 2023, Du...
Music of West African Kora Coming to GIPL
Jul 1, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library invites the community to experience the mesmerizing sounds of the West African kora duri...
Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis
Jul 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most rece...
GI Police Report
Jul 1, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/01/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine Hosts Benefit Event
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
The Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine near Scotia will have a hole-in-on competition, Putting off the Peak July 19th and 20th. Hear an interview about...
New Exhibit at the Nebraska History Museum Designed for Blind and Visually Impaired
Jun 30, 2025 / Allan Urlis
Lincoln, NE - 06/30/2025 - The second new exhibit opened to the public this month at the Nebraska History Museum honors a Lincoln landmark, Pershin...
Beck’s to Purchase Phillips, NE, Corn Production Facility From Syngenta
Jun 30, 2025 / Beck's Press Release
Atlanta, Indiana – Beck’s is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Syngenta corn seed production facility in Phillips, Nebraska. Thi...
Hall County Board has Busy Agenda for Tuesday Meeting
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Pam Lancaster, District 4 Commissioner, previewed Tuesday's meeting. Her interview and the agenda is below.
Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
Jun 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Paro...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 30, 2025 / HPD
June 30th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 29, 2025, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1500 block of West 2nd Stre...
Northwest Featured on Education Focus
Jun 30, 2025 / KRGI News
Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Matt Williams on the Community Connection last week.
GI Police Report
Jun 30, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 06/30/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
NSP Investigating Death Near Ashland
Jun 29, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 28, 2025 (Ashland, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a person died of a self-inflicted gunsh...