CCC Sets Commencement Date, Announces Outstanding Alumni

Apr 24, 2026 / Joni Ransom Chief of Staff

(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will hold commencement ceremonies for its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses on Fr...

Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5-Mile Walk set for June 27

Apr 24, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

 KEARNEY -CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1....

Pressey Fire Burns Nearly 9,000 Acres Near Oconto in Custer County

Apr 24, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny

OCONTO, Neb. — Fire crews continue to battle the Pressey Fire burning near Oconto in Custer County. The wildfire has burned an estimated...

Short Standoff Ends with Arrest in Ogallala

Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

April 23, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a fugitive after a brief standoff in Ogallala. Wedn...

Appeal filed in lawsuit over takeover of Work Ethic Camp

Apr 23, 2026 / Sierra Salgado Pirigyi Communications Director

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed an appeal in the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, which seeks to halt Governor Jim Pillen’s un...

TrackCats Shine At Central Nebraska Track Championships

Apr 28, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network

The Best of the Best in Central Nebraska Track and Field met up Monday for the Central Nebraska Track Championships at Grand Island Northwest High ...

Creighton Volleyball to Host Defending National Champion Texas A&M

Apr 27, 2026 / Creighton Athletics

OMAHA, Neb. -- The first piece of the 2026 Creighton Volleyball schedule was announced on Sunday, and it's a big one. The 12-time defending BIG EAS...

NEB BSB: vs. Kansas State Preview & Notes

Apr 27, 2026 / NU Athletics

NO. 16 NEBRASKA VS. KANSAS STATE April 28, 2026 Hawks Field at Haymarket Park | Lincoln, Neb. Tuesday, April 28 – 6:02 p.m. Pitching:&nbs...

Swingin’ for Sandi Tournament Expands Impact, Combines Youth Sports and Cancer Support in Grand Island

Apr 27, 2026 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism

Grand Island, NE — What began as a personal mission has grown into a powerful community movement. The annual Swingin’ for Sandi Tournam...

Central Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet Registration Officially Open

Apr 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is inviting local youth to participate in the Nebraska Youth Track &a...