Local News
Third District Makes America Great
Jul 5, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
During Independence Day weekend, the blessings of freedom and the memories of the American patriots who laid the foundation for our republic with t...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 5, 2025 / HPD
July 4th 2025Reported Offenses: On July 3, 2025, a 45-year-old Central City resident reported a theft of a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Sout...
City of Hastings Independence Day Celebration at Brickyard Park postponed to July 11th
Jul 4, 2025 / City of Grand Island
The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration has been postponed until July 11 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The alternate celebrati...
Grand Island Seeks Emergency Aid Following Recent Flood Damage
Jul 4, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is actively pursuing emergency assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and t...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director
Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska D...
Reaction Varies to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release
Gov. Pillen Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the U.S...
Missing Inmate Arrested
Jul 3, 2025 / NDOC
July 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested by ...
Work will begin on Engelman Road
Jul 3, 2025 / NDOT
July 3, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin July 7 on Engelman Road north of U.S. Highway (US-30), according...
Troopers Stop Dozens of Speeders in I-80 Construction Zone
Jul 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a spe...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 3, 2025 / HPD
July 3rd 2025Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2025, a 67-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1600 block of North Burlington Aven...
Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation
Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a proclamation marking Independence Day, in which he asked Nebraskans to take due notice o...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating America
Jul 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Today we celebrate the 249th anniversary of America’s founding. With the Declaration of Independence, our founders sought to overthrow tyrann...
GIPR Launches Tree Inventory Contest
Jul 3, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — How many trees are in the Grand Island City Cemetery? The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is inviting re...
GIPS Superintendent Discusses Flooding 
Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News
Dr. Matt Fisher joined Brian Gallagher to touch on the impact of last week's big storm.
CN Lutheran Featured on Community Connection
Jul 3, 2025 / KRGI News
Brad Keasling joined Brian Gallagher for a discussion on Lutheran Education.
Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District
Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release
July 1, 2025LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Lincoln; Shane M. Cochran, Kearney; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Stephen B. King, North Platte; Terr...
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...