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Gov. Pillen Signs Last of Bills to Protect Children Online
May 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Hear the press conference below. LINCOLN, NE – A package of bills aimed at protecting kids, and introduced on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen,...
GIPS Free Summer Meals Program Kicks-Off Monday, June 2nd
May 30, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Oscar Garcia below. GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce the return o...
Hastings Police Report
May 30, 2025 / HPD
May 30th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 29, 2025, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 500 block of South Chicago Av...
GI Police Report
May 30, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/30/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: SNAP Next Step
May 30, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. That is my mission as your U.S. Senator. When I was Governor, my ad...
Nebraska Medicine announces expansion of Grand Island Health Center
May 30, 2025 / Press Release
Nebraska Medicine is announcing a major expansion in Central Nebraska. Get details here.
St. Francis Foundation hosts premier fundraising event at the hospital on June 5–Public is invited to attend
May 29, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s eight annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be a...
Pillen Announces Re-Election Campaign for Governor
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen launched his re-election campaign on Thursday morning, touting his record of delivering conserva...
Hastings Police Report
May 29, 2025 / HPD
May 29th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 28, 2025, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1000 block of North Californi...
BCV Garden Project Cancelled
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Business Coalition for Veterans fundraiser June 7th has been cancelled.
HUW Golf Tourney & Day of Action Approaches
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley Director of Communications of the Heartland United Way joined Brian Gallagher.
GIPS to Offer Free Meals to Children This Summer
May 29, 2025 / KRGI News
GIPS Food Services Director Oscar Garcia joined Brian Gallagher about the summer feeding program.
Nebraska Soybean Board Engages Fire Departments on Soy-Based Firefighting Foam at Nebraska State Fire School
May 29, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2025) – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) participated in the Nebraska State Fire School expo in Grand Island earlier t...
Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department Announced 2025 Summer Concert Series
May 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce its 2025 Summer Concert Series, bringing live ...
GI Police Report
May 29, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/29/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Governor Reacts to Legislative Action
May 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Stand With Women ActLINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon passage of LB89...
Hastings Police Report
May 28, 2025 / HPD
May 28th 2025Reported Offenses: On May 27, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 900 block of West J Street. Arrests/C...
CCC Earns Veterans Recognition Again
May 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Central Community College was recognized as a veteran friendly school again. Barry Horner was on with Brian Gallagher.
Strengthening Families Classes Coming Soon
May 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Lorinda Brown discusses the Strengthening Families classes from the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions.
CDHD Discusses 100 Deadliest Days
May 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Central District Health Department Health Promotions Manager Ashley Hake talked about the 100 deadliest days of the year.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Expands NICU Capabilities, Keeping Families Close to Home
May 28, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY, Nebraska – CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce a significant expansion of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capabil...
GI City Council Hears Budget Update
May 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council met last night. Ward Four Council Member Mitch Nickerson gave his thoughts. The meeting featured a financial update f...
GI Police Report
May 28, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/28/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Joint Statement by Governor Jim Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen Regarding Line-Item Vetoes
May 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — The Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State continue to disagree about whether the constitutional requirements fo...
"You Are More Than Your Screen" Workshop Coming to GIPL
May 27, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be hosting a free family workshop titled “You Are More Than Your Screen.&rdqu...