Local News

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River

Jun 25, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is acting proactively to mitigate the impact of any flooding that happens along the Missouri River. Today, ...

GI Police Report

Jun 25, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 06/25/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hot Weather Continues

Jun 25, 2024 / NWS

Key Message #1: High heat will persist for one last day today, especially southeast of the Tri-Cities. Much cooler weather expected tomorrow (Wedne...

Grand Island City Council to Meet Tuesday

Jun 24, 2024 / KRGI News

The next meeting of the Grand Island City Council takes place Tuesday. An agenda is attached. 

Grand Island Police Unveil New Uniform Patch, Vehicle Design

Jun 24, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, the Grand Island Police Department is changing up its look. Complete vid...

Public Design Meeting Planned For Proposed Grand Island Skate Park

Jun 24, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hear from the local skateboarding community on a propos...

Abby Martin Joins Grand Island Chamber Staff

Jun 24, 2024 / GI Chamber

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Abby Martin has been named communications and marketing director of the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Martin w...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed UP One Percent

Jun 24, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. June 21, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.48 million cattle on feed on June 1, accor...

The Future of Agriculture Calls for Decisive Leadership

Jun 24, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Last weekend, the 8th Annual All Nebraska Tractor Drive took place in Franklin and Harlan Counties. The event featured roughly 100 antique tractors...

Extraordinary Nurse Recognized At Grand Island Regional Medical Center

Jun 24, 2024 / LeAnne Doose Public Relations & Communications Specialist

Grand Island, NE (June 21, 2024) – Kyla Lindeque, RN of Grand Island Regional Medical Center was recently honored with the DAISY Award for Ex...

Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month

Jun 24, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is finishing out the month of June with a full slate of town halls in western and central Nebraska. A...

Heat Advisory in Effect

Jun 24, 2024 / NWS

Key Message #1: Heat Advisory all areas today with heat index values of 100-108. Heat advisory again tomorrow southern zones (North Central Kansas)...

GI Police Report

Jun 24, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 06/24/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

GI Police Chief Kevin Denney talks on KRGI

Jun 21, 2024 / KRGI News

Kevin Denney gave an update after his first year-plus on the job with Brian Gallagher

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Biofuels

Jun 21, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden...

Grand Island Fireworks Committee Announces Addition

Jun 21, 2024 / GI Tourism

[GRAND ISLAND, NE June 17, 2024]  Grand Island’s Community Fireworks Celebration is back for a second year. With the return of this 4th ...

Murder Conviction in Hamilton County

Jun 21, 2024 / KRGI News

 A murder conviction handed down in Hamilton County. A jury found Jeffrey Adams of Marquette guilty in the death of his wife Angela. She was f...

Sodbusters Streak Ends

Jun 21, 2024 / KRGI Sports

The Hastings Sodbusters saw a six game winning streak end in a 6-4 setback to Fremont. Hastings pitchers walked 13 batters and hit two more to open...

GI Police Report

Jun 21, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 06/21/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

GISH Academies Celebration Showcases Student Achievements and Awards Business & Community Partners of the Year

Jun 20, 2024 / Mitchell Roush, Director of Communications & Marketing | Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Seven years into reimagining high school education, the Academies of Grand Island Senior High (GISH) show no signs of s...

Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce

Jun 20, 2024 / UNMC

Pending final approval from Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, an inaugural class of 10 new students is expected...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Down for 10th Straight Month

Jun 20, 2024 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (June 20, 2024) — For a 10th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the...

NCTA Announces Award

Jun 20, 2024 / NCTA

By NCTA News We are pleased to recognize several of our dedicated NCTA faculty and staff members, as nominated by their peers, with annual awards....

GI Police Report

Jun 20, 2024 / GIPD

Report 6-20-22All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, please contact Capt...

UPDATE Wednesday Morning I-80 Assault With Knife Leads To Death

Jun 20, 2024 / Hall County Sheriff Release

(Grand Island, NE) - On June 19th, 2024, at 7:08 a.m. Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 4148 Interstate 80, mile marker 316 ½...