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Hastings Police Report
Jan 5, 2026 / HPD
January 5th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On January 4, 2026, a 31-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for driving under ...
GI Tourism Give Take on Occupation Tax
Jan 5, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed the city's occupation tax.
CNHS Passes Along Appreciation
Jan 5, 2026 / KRGI News
The Central Nebraska Humane Society had a busy 2025. Miquelle Havens discussed the year and the future.
GI Police Report
Jan 5, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/05/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference registration opens January 6
Jan 5, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 6— The 41st Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will be held Feb. 25–27, 2026, at the Younes Conference Center...
Prevent a winter blood shortage: Give blood or platelets now
Jan 5, 2026 / Josh Murray
Donors have chance to win trip to Super Bowl LX during National Blood Donor MonthRed Cross, Saquon Barkley huddle up for a lifesaving play in Janua...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 4, 2026 / HPD
January 4, 2026Reported Offenses: On January 3, 2026, a 21-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of East 6th Street. On Ja...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 3, 2026 / HPD
January 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: On January 2, 2026, a 33-year-old Hastings resident reported a suspicious activity in the 300 block of South Bu...
District 41 Senator Dan McKeon previews the 2026 legislative session
Jan 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska State Senator Dan McKeon discussed the upcoming legislative session. Among the items in the interview:-He does not plan to resign aft...
Mid-America Manufacturing Ends Year on Sour Note
Jan 2, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
December 2025 Survey Highlights:-Mid-America Business Conditions Index sank to its lowest level for 2025.-The regional manufacturing sector shed jo...
NWS expands winter weather advisory
Jan 2, 2026 / NWS
The National Weather service has expanded the winter weather advisory to include all of the Tri-Cities. See the complete information below. .
District 35 Senator Dan Quick Discusses Upcoming Legislative Session
Jan 2, 2026 / KRGI News
District 35 Senator Dan Quick previewed the upcoming session. He touched on several items:-highlights of 2025-The projected budget shortfall-budget...
Troopers Make 83 DUI Arrests in Holiday Drive Sober Campaign
Jan 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
January 2, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season. The a...
Good Samaritan Welcomes First Baby of New Year
Jan 2, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY, NE – CHI Health Good Samaritan welcomes the arrival of its first baby of 2026—a girl! Harlow Maxine Briggs was born at 10:31 ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 2, 2026 / HPD
January 2nd 2026Reported Offenses: On January 1, 2026, a 32-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 100 block of North Cedar Avenue. A...
Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Good Life in 2026
Jan 2, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Every New Year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the last year and plan for the future. With family and friends by our side, we enter th...
RTC inmate death
Jan 2, 2026 / NDOC
January 2, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Vern Krimmel #34989, age 63, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC). Krimmel&rsq...
Teens Apprehended After Pursuit in Western Nebraska
Jan 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
JANUARY 2, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit and search in w...
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
Jan 2, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: Winter Weather Advisory in effect this morning into this evening Key Message #2: Freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and some snow po...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 1, 2026 / HPD
January 1st 2026Reported Offenses: On December 31, 2025, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 800 block of West South Str...
SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
Dec 31, 2025 / SBA
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in...
Grand Island Public Library Hosts Hundreds for “Noon Year’s Eve” Party
Dec 31, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island Public Library Hosts Hundreds for “Noon Year’s Eve” Party Grand Island, Neb. — Laughter, cheers and f...
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Grief Support Groups in January
Dec 31, 2025 / Michele Arnett
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...
GI Police Report
Dec 31, 2025 / GIPD
FELONY REPORT News media report for: 12/31/25 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media reque...
Grand Island Police Department, AARP Nebraska Partner to Enforce New Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Ordinance
Dec 31, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department and AARP Nebraska are partnering with local businesses to ensure compliance with a ne...