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A Latte Learning: UNK coffee shop gives students a taste of business management

Apr 27, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – In many ways, Brewed Awakening is just like any other coffee shop in Kearney. Customers looking for a quick pick-me-up can order a...

Severe Weather Possible

Apr 27, 2025 / NWS

There remains a lot of uncertainty on whether or not storms will develop late this afternoon-overnight. IF storms do form, they have the potential ...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 27, 2025 / HPD

April 27th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 26, 2025, a 47-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 800 block of South Burlington Avenue....

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

Apr 27, 2025 / NSP

April 26, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in we...

Gov. Pillen Comments on New Forecast Board Projections

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to take away $190 million from current fiscal year revenue...

Gov. Pillen and Area Kids Ceremoniously Plant State Capitol Tree for Arbor Day

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined children from the nearby Trinity Child Care Center in ceremoniously adding a new tree to the ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 26, 2025 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 25, 2025 / HPD

April 25th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 24, 2025, a 44-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud in the 3100 block of Osborne Drive West. On A...

AirCare accredited by CAMTS for quality and safety

Apr 25, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY, NE–CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare was once again awarded a three-year accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Medic...

Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans Coalition React to Legislative Efforts to Overturn Vote Coalition Partners Review Polling for Possible Referendum

Apr 25, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans coalition is sharing new polling results that reveal Nebraska voters think the legisl...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: President Trump’s First 100 Days

Apr 25, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, April 30th marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second Presidency. In that time, President Trump has taken historic action to deliver ...

Public Book Fair to be Featured During Go Big Give

Apr 25, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Friends of Grand Island Public Library will be hosting a book fair on Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Th...

Chloe Coplen-Anderson Sentenced to 35 to 60 Years for Murder of Newborn Baby

Apr 25, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Chloe Coplen-Anderson, of Gordon, Nebraska, was sentenced today by Judge Travis O’Gorman to 35 to 60 years in prison for the murder of her ne...

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Continue Celebrating 80 Years of Victory Through WWII Recognition Program

Apr 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 A deadline is fast approaching for World War II veterans who wish to receive their medal and certificate at a special ceremony in the State C...

Election Complaint Filed Over Missing Records in Medical Marijuana Ballot Challenge

Apr 24, 2025 / Kenny Colston

Lincoln – Earlier today, Common Cause Nebraska Executive Director Gavin Geis filed a complaint with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosur...

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Apr 24, 2025 / NSP

April 24, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wedn...

Dr. George Graef Honored with the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award

Apr 24, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 23, 2025) – For more than three decades, Dr. George Graef has been a driving force in soybean research, dedicating his c...

Hastings Police Report

Apr 24, 2025 / HPD

April 24th 2025Reported Offenses: On April 23, 2025, a 30-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 400 block of South Elm Avenue. ...

Vietnam Veterans Ceremony Coming Next Week

Apr 24, 2025 / KRGI News

Pam Lancaster and Brad Mellema gave the latest on the Vietnam Veterans event on Wednesday. 

Seedling Mile Elementary Legacy Open House Saturday

Apr 24, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

Listen to an interview with Matt Fisher and Kelly Wemhoff below. GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) invites the commun...

NW Featured on Community Connection

Apr 24, 2025 / KRGI News

Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Brian Gallagher. 

GIFD Suspending All Burn Permits Due to Statewide Ban

Apr 24, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Effective immediately, all burn permits issued by the Grand Island Fire Department are suspended due to an executive ord...

GI Police Report

Apr 24, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/24/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

‘It means everything to me’: Neal Schnoor returns home as top candidate for UNK chancellor

Apr 24, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

LINCOLN – As he prepared for Wednesday’s press conference, Neal Schnoor needed to add one more item to his attire. With a little assis...

Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County

Apr 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has authorized the Nebraska National Guard to mobilize 29 soldiers and airmen to assist local volunteer fir...