Local News
Nebraska LEAD Program Announces Class 44 Fellows
Aug 28, 2025 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., August 28 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 27 exc...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 28, 2025 / HPD
August 28th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 27, 2025, a 62-year-old Sutton resident reported a fraud in the 3800 block of Osborne Drive West. On...
Troopers Arrest One After Overnight Pursuit in Omaha
Aug 28, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 28, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a pursuit in Omaha overnight. At...
Makerspace Connect Program Featured for Welcoming Week
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be celebrating “Welcoming Week” September 12-21, and they’ll be d...
Grand Island Tourism Announces September Guided Tours
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Tourism has announced its final guided walking tours of the season, which will be scheduled throughout Sept...
One Card, Endless Possibilities: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — This September, the Grand Island Public Library invites the community to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discov...
Grand Island Public Works Unveils Updates to Cone Zone Online Tool
Aug 28, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department has released a refreshed look and new functionality for its Cone Zone s...
Harvest Approaching from the GIPS Foundation
Aug 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Kari Hooker-Leep discussed the Harvest event on September 25th from The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.
Northwest Featured on Community Connection
Aug 28, 2025 / KRGI News
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Brian Gallagher to discuss the latest on Northwest Public Schools.
NSP staff members injured in assault
Aug 28, 2025 / NDOC
August 27, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – A staff member at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) sustained serious* injuries in an inmate assa...
GI Police Report
Aug 28, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/28/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Minneapolis Tragedy
Aug 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a directive from President Donald J. Trump, has ordered that all U.S. and state flags s...
Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Miller-Lerman to Retire; Gov. Pillen Will Appoint Replacement
Aug 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen thanked Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman for her long standing public serv...
Hastings Man Dies in Hamilton County Crash
Aug 27, 2025 / Press Release
At 1 PM on 8-26-2025, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one vehicle crash at mile marker 336 I-80 Eastbound. Multiple ca...
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Announces Record-Breaking July
Aug 27, 2025 / Maggie McDermott
Grand Island, Neb. – Central Nebraska Regional Airport reported a total of 7,030 enplanements for the month of July making it the larges...
From Childhood Tradition to Dream Job: UNK grad Courtney Glock comes full circle at the Nebraska State Fair
Aug 27, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
GRAND ISLAND – The Nebraska State Fair is in full swing, filling the grounds at Fonner Park in Grand Island with the familiar sights, sounds ...
Two Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha
Aug 27, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 27, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, have arreste...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 27, 2025 / HPD
August 27th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 26, 2025, a 44-year-old Platte County resident reported a theft in the 500 block of Technical Bouleva...
Project First Line Offered by the CDHD
Aug 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Nancy Esch of the Central District Health Department discussed Project First Line.
New Strengthening Families Session Starts in September
Aug 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Lorinda Brown with the CNCAA talked with Brian Gallagher about the next Strengthening Families classes.
CCC Hosts Visit Days
Aug 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Moe Kitagawa joined Brian Gallagher for the latest of Central Community College-GI
GI Police Report
Aug 27, 2025 / GIPD
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the reports, please contact Division...
GIPD in the Midst of Impaired Driving Saturation Overtime Grant
Aug 26, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Impaired driving continues to pose a significant threat to roadway safety across Nebraska. With tens of thousands of vis...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 26, 2025 / HPD
August 26th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 25, 2025, a 31-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street. ...
PSC Issues Harvest Reminders
Aug 26, 2025 / Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr
Lincoln, August 26, 2025- With the harvest season soon to get underway, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) encourages producers/sell...