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Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage
May 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires...
McAcy, Baber Added to Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial
May 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The names of two fallen Nebraska heroes have been added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Wal...
UNMC establishes Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine
May 8, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska Medical Center has formally established the Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine (OMM...
Nebraska State Fair Marathon names HAL Sports as new race management partner
May 8, 2026 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair has selected HAL Sports to manage and produce the State Fair Marathon race weekend, returning Saturday, August 29 as part o...
Hometown Heroes Reveal Ceremony Planned for May 14
May 8, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Hometown Heroes Committee will host its annual Reveal Ceremony on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at Grand I...
St. Francis Summer Safety Spectacular-May 21
May 8, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island—CHI Health St. Francis invites the community to its FREE Summer Safety Spectacular from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, May 21 in the hos...
Donors make a splash during 13th Annual Go Big GIVE
May 8, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (May 7, 2026) Donors proved just how far a wave of generosity can travel, raising a preliminary $1,873,810 for 165 nonprofit...
Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay
May 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower co...
Troopers Make Arrest After Multiple Pursuits in Lancaster County
May 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 7, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man after a pursuit and search in northern Lancas...
GICC Pays Tribute to Outgoing Seniors
May 7, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Jordan Engle discussed the senior farewell in advance of Sunday's graduation.
GISH Changes Traditional Graduation Day
May 7, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed staff appreciation week and Saturday's GISH graduation.
Aurora Baseball Shoots for Post-Season Upset Against CC-C
May 7, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
Aurora travels to Central City for a matchup with Central City-Centura in the opening round of the C-3 District tournament at Kernel Field. The Hus...
Methane-powered tractors will bolster ag research at Nebraska U
May 7, 2026 / Press Release
Ithaca, Nebraska, May 5, 2026 — Faculty and students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural...
Good Samaritan & St. Francis earn an ‘A’ for patient safety– Two of only four hospitals in the state
May 7, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have both received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade r...
GISH Registered Apprenticeship Program Marks 10th Year with Nine New Signees
May 7, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — “If you were to tell me back in freshman year that I was going to have a welding apprenticeship right now, I woul...
HPD to participate in Make It Click seat belt enforcement initiative
May 7, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in partnership with law enforcement agencies nationwide, is working to keep motorists s...
Heartbeat Creative District mural crosswalk deadline extended to June 1
May 7, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Heartbeat Creative District extended the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists interested in participating in a new public art initiativ...
Golfers, Volunteers and Local Sponsors Shatter Fundraising Goal to Honor Local Veterans
May 6, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE – May 6, 2026 – SUNHEAT International is thrilled to announce that its 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament has co...
CNCAA Focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed Mental Health Awareness Month.
CDHD Stresses Tick Safety
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
Maria Cotom discussed ways you can avoid issues with ticks.
Go Big Give is Tomorrow
May 6, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
Listen to an interview with Sara Kirkley and Mac Whitlow. Audio1 Go Big GIVE is your chance to share the stories of 165 nonprofits in Hall, Hamil...
Younes Hospitality Honored with 2026 Celebrate Tourism Award
May 6, 2026 / Bobbi Dickerson Marketing Coordinator Kearney Visitors Bureau
Kearney, NE - In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Kearney hosted its 9th annual Celebrate Tourism Luncheon at Younes Con...
Fisher Fountain In Hastings to Begin Operation
May 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain will soon begin operation for the summer season. The traditional season for operation begins Mother’s Da...
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...