GI Casino Resort donations push Community Fireworks over fundraising goal

Jun 19, 2026 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee

[Grand Island, Nebraska, June 18, 2026] With the presentation of two checks, the Grand Island Casino Resort has officially pushed Grand Island&rsqu...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 73rd Recruit Class

Jun 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 18, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome seven new troopers, ready to serve in communities through...

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage

Jun 19, 2026 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe st...

Attorney General Hilgers Sues City of Lincoln Over Its Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance

Jun 19, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the City of Lincoln over its unconstitutional minimum wage ordinance. The lawsuit asks the courts to stop...

GIPL Launches Museum Pass Program for Local Families

Jun 19, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is expanding access to educational and cultural experiences through its Museum Pass Prog...

Grand Island Parks & Recreation Reminds Residents of Grand Island Games Registration Deadline

May 19, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is reminding residents that the deadline to register for the 2026 Gra...

Aurora Golfer Qualifies for State

May 19, 2026 / KRGI Sports

Aurora's Ryan Staehr will be headed to state after an eighth place district finish at the B-1 at York. Staehr shot at 79.  Individual Standin...

C-4 District Golf - Alberts (GICC) & St Paul Qualify For State

May 18, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network/NSAA

2026 DISTRICT C-4 BOYS GOLF RESULTS:Southern HillsMay 18, 2026Individual Qualifiers: 1. Braeden Dyer (11), Adams Central, 73 2. Jackson Wegner (1...

Vikings Finish 8th - Max Long Qualifies For State

May 18, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network/NSAA

(Lincoln, NE) - The B-2 District Golf Tournament took place on Monday at Pioneers Golf Course. Northwest golfer Max Long fired a 77 (PR), and quali...

Ian Arends’s Big Day Keeps Grand Island Baseball Season Alive

May 18, 2026 / By GameChanger Media

(Papillion, NE) - Ian Arends drove in four runs on three hits to lead Grand Island past Lincoln Southwest 5-2 on Monday at Werner Park in the Class...