A New Traffic Violation Scam Targets Nebraskans via Text Message

May 1, 2026 / Press Release

May 1, 2026 A new ongoing traffic-related scam is being sent via text message to try and steal personal data. Scammers are sending text messag...

100% Compliance in Howard County Alcohol Inspections

May 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 1, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — Nebraska State Patrol investigators report 100% compliance during alcohol compliance checks held thi...

Grand Island Building Services Division Announces Expanded Hours of Operation

May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — To enhance customer service and improve accessibility for residents, contractors and developers, the City of Grand Islan...

Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect

May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln — Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...

Mid-America Index Advances Above Growth Neutral for  Third Straight Month, Price Gauge Surges to Two-Year High

May 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

April 2026 Survey Highlights -The overall index rose above growth neutral for a third straight month.-The nine-state region added manufacturing jo...

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...

Frahm Grabs Third Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Award

Apr 27, 2026 / NU Athletics

Nebraska softball player Jordy Frahm was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season, the conference announced on Monday.&...

Softball Series This Weekend Set to Air on Big Ten Network

Apr 27, 2026 / NU Athletics

All three games of this weekend’s softball series at Penn State will be televised on the Big Ten Network.   The contest on Friday, May...

Baseball Completes Sweep with 12-2 Win Over Butler

Apr 26, 2026 / Creighton Athletics

Omaha, Neb. -- Creighton Baseball moved into sole possession of first place in the BIG EAST with a 12-2 win over Butler in eight innings, completin...