Grand Island Kite Festival hosted over the weekend

Jun 29, 2026 / Josh Salmon

GRAND ISLAND — After two days and two nights of high flying fun, the Grand Island Kite Festival came to an end Sunday even though the wind di...

Fire Damages Hastings Home

Jun 29, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 7:13 p.m., on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1203 Park St. No. 25, in the K&K Plaza Manuf...

Hot Weather Continues

Jun 29, 2026 / NWS Hastings

A heat advisory remains in effect for the region.  See details below

Grand Island Celebrated Among Nation's Top Communities as 2026 All-America City Finalist

Jun 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island was recognized this weekend as one of just 20 finalists nationwide for the 2026 All-America Cit...

Heat Advisory in Effect

Jun 28, 2026 / NWS

A Heat Advisory has been posted. See details below. 

Carey Named Semifinalist for Dick Howser Trophy

May 14, 2026 / NU Athletics

Senior Dylan Carey was one of 48 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded annually to the top college baseball player in the country in co...

Two GIL Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

May 14, 2026 / KRGI Sports

Two Grand Island Lutheran High Seniors made their college plans official. Colton Zehendner will compete in track and field at Concordia University...

Eight Huskers Named to NFCA All-Region Teams

May 14, 2026 / NU Athletics

The No. 1 Nebraska softball team landed eight players on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Mountain Region teams, the organizat...

GI Lutheran Boys Take 3rd at D-5 District Track

May 14, 2026 / KRGI Sports

The Grand Island Lutheran Boys finished third at the D-5 District meet at Burwell. Darius Uden captured the 3200 M for the Lightning. Maximus Mora ...

Weather Alters Series Opener at Minnesota

May 13, 2026 / NU Athletics

Due to forecasted inclement weather, tomorrow’s series opener at Minnesota has been moved to 2 p.m. Thursday’s series opener between t...