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Troopers on Patrol for Impaired Drivers as County Fairs Kickoff
Jul 17, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 17, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — County Fair season is underway across the state and troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be wo...
Lancaster County District Court Prohibits the City of Lincoln from Enforcing Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance
Jul 17, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the Lancaster County District Court stopped the City of Lincoln from enforcing its unconstitutional minimum-wage ordinance. The Court conclu...
State Street Closures to Expand July 20
Jul 17, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is advising motorists of additional closures along State Street beginni...
UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru
Jul 17, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
In Cusco, Peru, ancient history and modern amenities exist side by side. The former capital of the Inca Empire is known for its archaeological tre...
GI Police Report
Jul 17, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/17/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, ple...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 17, 2026 / HPD
July 17th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 16, 2026, a 29-year-old Grand Island resident reported a theft in the 600 block of South Cedar Avenue. O...
New Law Expands Uses for Nebraska’s Education Savings Plan
Jul 17, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary educati...
Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Officially on the Ballot
Jul 17, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Supporters and press in attendance at a press conference on Thursday learned in real time with Dan Osborn that the signatures he ...
Lincoln County Pursuit Ends with Arrest
Jul 17, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 16, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the North Platte Police Department a...
Omaha Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production and Distribution of Child Pornography
Jul 17, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Collin D. Jerabek, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 14, 2026, in federal court i...
Grand Island Lutheran Readies for Year Two
Jul 16, 2026 / KRGI News
Principal Jeremiah Slough discussed the happenings at Grand Island Lutheran High.
GIPS Preps for Upcoming School Year
Jul 16, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Matt Fisher gave a list of upcoming events at Grand Island Public Schools.
GI Police Report
Jul 16, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 07/16/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 16, 2026 / HPD
July 16th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 15, 2026, a 36-year-old Harvard resident reported a fraud that occurred July 13, 2026, in the 700 block o...
Transfer Station Improvements on Schedule for 2027 Completion
Jul 16, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Construction continues on the City of Grand Island's new Transfer Station facility, a major infrastructure investment de...
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute Welcomes Brooke Huxoll, PA-C
Jul 16, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Kearney–CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Kearney) welcomes back Brooke Huxoll, PA-C to its medical staff. She brings more than 17 years of ...
Rural Mainstreet Index Plummets for July: Weak Commodity Prices Cited as Top Threat to Farm Economy
Jul 16, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
July 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall reading sank below growth neutral for the fifth time in the past six months. ...Hall County Budget Meeting set for Today
Jul 16, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners has a budget a hearing at 1pm today. See the agenda below.
Western Nebraska Pursuits Lead to Multiple Arrests
Jul 15, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 15, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested multiple drivers after pursuits in the weste...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Jul 15, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to res...June Traffic Fatality Toll
Jul 15, 2026 / NDOT
July 15, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of June 2026, twenty-one people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, ac...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 15, 2026 / HPD
July 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 14, 2026, a 44-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 400 block of North Lincoln Avenue. Arr...
The Prevention Project Celebrates Self Care
Jul 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyse of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed self care day which is coming up July 24th.
CDHD Seeking Public Input
Jul 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Liza Thalken of the Central District Health Department discussed the community health survey, being conducted now. Visit www.CDHD.ne.gov to get acc...
GI Police Report
Jul 15, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 07/15/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...