Area News
COVID19 Mask Distribution
Nov 30, 2020 / Press Release Heartland United Way
Grand Island, NE – The Heartland United Way has recently hired Eric Garcia-Mendez as the new Director of Community Con... continue reading
Mask Mandate Passes In Grand Island
Nov 24, 2020 / KRGI News
Grand Island, NE - Grand Island city council met on Tuesday night for the November meeting at Grand Island City Hall. The ma... continue reading
Board Of Health Recommends Mask Policy To City Council
Nov 24, 2020 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio version of the meeting recap available at the bottom of the story*
The newly established board... continue reading
City Council Approves Board Of Health
Nov 24, 2020 / Tyson Havranek
The city of Hastings, has passed a indoor mask policy, effectively immediately and lasting until February 23rd.
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More charges filed in deadly attack at Nebraska restaurant
Nov 23, 2020 / Ap
BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have filed additional charges against a 23-year-old man in a shooting at a Nebraska ... continue reading
Potash and North Road Road Roundabout to open November 25th
Nov 21, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release
The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing Old Potash Highway, Kaufman Avenue and Claude Road are schedu... continue reading
Special Meeting of Grand Island City Council Nov 23rd
Nov 20, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release
The Grand Island City Council will not vote on a proposed mask ordinance on Monday,
November 23, 2020. The Specia... continue reading
14 year old Apprehended After Pursuit in Omaha
Nov 19, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 (OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) apprehended a juvenile following... continue reading
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Awards
Nov 19, 2020 / Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Release
Grand Island, NE – The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation recently awarded $52,305 to 12 area nonprofit organiz... continue reading
Kopke Pleads Not Guilty To Theft
Nov 18, 2020 / AP
The former finance chief of the Nebraska State Fair has pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges.
29 year old Patr... continue reading
PSC Dismisses Complaint Against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Nov 17, 2020 / PSC News Release
The Nebraska Public Service Commission issued an Order dismissing the Transportation Department complaint against Burlington... continue reading
Hastings Joins GI and Kearney Adding Indoor Mask Mandate To Council Agendas
Nov 17, 2020 / Tyson Havranek
The Hastings City Council discussed a city wide mask policy at a work session last night.
Hastings Ma... continue reading
Central District Health Dept to recommend mask mandate to Mayor Steele
Nov 16, 2020 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - In a Covid-19 update from Grand Island city hall on Monday afternoon, Mayor Roger Steele spoke on the c... continue reading
Suspect Arrested After Confrontation with Trooper
Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Buffalo County Sheriff&rsq... continue reading
Nebraska Board of Education recommends mask mandate
Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Education News Release
(Lincoln, NE) - The State Board of Education is recommending a statewide mask mandate to ensure the safety of all students, ... continue reading
2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in US tests
Nov 16, 2020 / Ap
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the co... continue reading
Governor Ricketts and First Lady Shore to Quarantine
Nov 10, 2020 / Governors Office Release
LINCOLN – Today, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Governor and First La... continue reading
Investigation underway after GIPS staff member placed on administrative leave
Oct 29, 2020 / GIPS Release
Grand Island, NE - The Grand Island Public Schools district was alerted of an alleged incident involving inappropriate behav... continue reading
ATM stolen from Palmer Bank
Oct 22, 2020 / Merrick County Sheriff's Office
(Palmer, NE) - The Merrick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal mischief that occurred at the Pinna... continue reading
Election Coverage City Council Ward 1
Oct 21, 2020 / Tyson Havranek
As our election coverage continues we turn our attention to the city council.
In the race for the ward one seat, for... continue reading
2 accused in home invasion killings plead to reduced charges
Oct 20, 2020 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors say two men accused in the killings of two people during a violent home invasion robb... continue reading
Stabbing and related shooting
Oct 12, 2020 / GIPD Press Release
On 10/8/20 at 12:21 am, Grand Island Police Department officers responded to
area of 1 st & Clark for an assault re... continue reading
CDHD And Others Urge Community To Be Vigilant In Covid Fight
Oct 7, 2020 / Tyson Havranek
Audio to the story below.
With the state of Nebraska eliminating most restrictions related to t... continue reading
NSP Investigating Report of Terroristic Threats in Eagle
Oct 6, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
OCTOBER 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a report of a man making terroristi... continue reading
Nebraska reports 901 new virus cases along with 2 new deaths
Sep 28, 2020 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend.... continue reading