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Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center receives governor's award
Aug 14, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 14, 2025 — The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center has received the Governor’s Excellence in Ag Partnership A...
Briese Celebrates Able to Save Day
Aug 14, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln) Today Treasurer Tom Briese joined with disability advocates across the country to national ABLE to Save Day. This day is dedicated to rai...
Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search finals set for August 30 at State Fair
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The stage is set, the talent is top-notch, and the audience gets a say — Nebraska’s premier showcase for rising performers, the Galaxy ...
From handmade treasures to big-ticket items, the Marketplace has it all
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Shopping at the Nebraska State Fair isn’t just about filling a bag — it’s about discovering something new, meeting the makers, an...
From Cucumbers to Korean Corn Dogs: Nebraska State Fair serves up tradition and adventure
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair is known for many things — agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit — but nothing gets fairgoers talkin...
GI Police Report
Aug 14, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/14/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Heat Advisories Return
Aug 14, 2025 / NWS
Dangerous heat returns to the area Friday & Saturday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached Decision Support ...
Crowd favorites and new surprises await fairgoers in Grand Island
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
You don’t need a ticket to a grandstand show to enjoy world-class performances at the Nebraska State Fair. From gravity-defying stunt dogs to...
Pepsi Live Music Series showcases 47 Nebraska bands across 54 genres
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The sounds of Nebraska will fill the air during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair as the Pepsi Live Music Series brings 47 different bands and performer...
Tag Monarch Butterflies at the Nebraska State Fair
Aug 13, 2025 / Marcia Lee, Information & Education Specialist
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), Central Community College, and the Grand Island Groundwater Guardia...
Hall County Commissioners Wrap up Busy Meeting
Aug 13, 2025 / KRGI News
A busy Hall County Board meeting took over three hours on Tuesday. Much of the discussion focused on the preliminary rezoning from A2 to PUD...
PSC Reminds Consumers of Town Hall Meetings in Black Hills Rate Case
Aug 13, 2025 / Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
Lincoln, August 13, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) reminds consumersthat it will be holding virtual town hall meetings as part ...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 13, 2025 / HPD
August 13th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 12, 2025, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported a shoplifting in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street...
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Aug 13, 2025 / KRGI News
Rachel Sazama of the Central District Health Department talked about National Breastfeeding Month. Check out the website cdhd.ne.gov for more infor...
Carnival wristbands, new attractions at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
With new rides, returning favorites, and the unbeatable view from the Sky Tram, the 2025 Nebraska State Fair carnival is shaping up to be one of th...
City of Kearney Names New Chief of Police
Aug 13, 2025 / City of Kearney
Kearney City Manager, Brenda Jensen, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lt. Gabriel Kowalek as the next Chief of Police for the Kearney Police...
GI Police Report
Aug 13, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/13/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Ag Experiences take center stage at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
From thrilling rodeos and llama shows to milking demos and mac & cheese contests, the 2025 Nebraska State Fair offers an unforgettable lineup o...
AG Hilgers Joins Amicus Beef Supporting American Cattle Ranchers
Aug 13, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief that supports cat...
Federal Operation Targets Nebraska Human Trafficking Ring at Area Hotels
Aug 13, 2025 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that five people were charged by complaint for a range of federal violations that center around th...
Northwest Kicks Off “The Addams Family” Musical Thursday
Aug 12, 2025 / KRGI News/Northwest High School
(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest Music Department will be presenting the musical “The Addams Family” this August 14-17. They’r...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Receives Grant
Aug 12, 2025 / Owen Mendyk
The Hall County Sheriff's Office was awarded $9,900.00 through the NDOT Highway Safety Office for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. Hall...
SBA Loan Assistance Available In Person and Online
Aug 12, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to operate an in-person disaster loan outreach center in Grand Is...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 12, 2025 / HPD
August 12th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 11, 2025, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 500 block of South Linc...
Nebraska Army National Guard Paratroopers “Attacking” Chimney Rock in Training Exercise
Aug 12, 2025 / Major Dustin J. Mckenna
Lincoln, NE - 08/12/2025 - Nebraska’s iconic Chimney Rock is the location for a Nebraska Army National Guard Training exercise this Friday, A...