Nebraska Labor Force Demonstrates Strength with Low Unemployment and Robust Participation

May 6, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer

Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for March 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the February 2026 une...

FNBO Donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska Wildfire Aid 

May 6, 2026 / Sally Christensen

Omaha, NE, April 30, 2026 – FNBO has announced a $150,000 donation to organizations in Western Nebraska to support wildfire relief, providing...

Nebraska Farm Income Projected to Reach Record High in 2026

May 6, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., May 6, 2026 — Highlights-Nebraska net farm income is projected to increase 12% in 2026, reaching a record $9.96 billion.The p...

Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting

May 6, 2026 / KRGI News

See the complete meeting here.

Hastings Resurfacing Postponed

May 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

A subdivision in west Hastings will see many of its roads resurfaced in the coming days. Werner Construction Co. of Hastings had the low bid of $3...

Wildcats Win GICC Invite Over Stacked Field

May 6, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network

If Rob Wegner was grading his team's effort this season based on their record in tournament play, the Wildcats most certainly would have an A. In a...

Five Islanders Sign Letters of Intent

May 6, 2026 / KRGI Sports

Five Grand Island Senior High Athletes signed college letters of intent on Wednesday. -Michael Obermiller - Track & Field @ Northwest Missouri...

St. Paul Golfers Capture GICC Invite

May 6, 2026 / KRGI Sports

The St. Paul Golfers combined for a 299 to capture the title at the Grand Island Central Catholic Tournament at Indianhead. Jackson Wegner (70), Be...

Kearney sweeps HAC Track

May 5, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network

Kearney dominated both divisions of the Heartland Athletic Conference Track Meet at Columbus. Grand Island Senior High finished seventh in girls' a...

Northwest Boys & Girls Claim Central Conference Titles

May 5, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network

Tuesday, May 5th Lexington - Central Conference Tournament Results - HERE Boys Standings - Top 6 1 - Northwest -159.5 2 - Sewa...