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Troopers Find 525 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
May 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 27, 2026 (Milford, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocain...
NDOT Announces Winners of 2026 Annual Snowplow Roadeo
May 28, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — Wednesday, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) snowplow operators from across the state gathered...
State Street Closure Scheduled for June 1 as Part of Claude Road/Diers Avenue Improvement Project
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing that a closure of State Street from U.S. Highway 281 to L...
Free Summer Meals Returns to GIPS Starting, Monday
May 27, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Free Summer Meals Program! Fr...
Omaha Man Arrested after U-Haul Pursuit on I-80 near Kearney
May 27, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of an Omaha man after a pursuit with a U-Haul truck on Interstat...
CNCAA Hosts Lunch & Learn on Thursday
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed a Thursday 'lunch and learn' and several activities during the...
CDHD Features Sun Safety
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed summer sun safety.
CCC & Bellevue Continues Strong Relationship
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Curt Vodehnal discussed the working relationship between Central Community College and Bellevue University.
GI City Council Wraps up Hour Long Meeting
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 3's Ryan O'Neill appeared on the Councilmember Conversation. He talked about some needed upgrades for the Grand Island Police Department, the ...
Arapahoe homecare cooperative now accepting clients
May 27, 2026 / Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 27, 2026 — Recognizing a shortage in senior health care options in their community, residents of Arapahoe, Nebraska, w...
GIPD Reports Reduction in Crime Through First Four Months of 2026 UPDATE
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Chief Kevin Denney from Tuesday (5/26) Audio1 See an interview with Chief Kevin Denney Grand Island, Neb. &mdas...
GGICF Focuses on Long Term Planning
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Development officer Joeli Walrath discussed building a legacy plan.
CNHS Features Edwin
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought a pitbull named Edwin for adoption.
Scam Warning: Fraudulent Planning Commission E-Mails Circulating
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island and Hall County Regional Planning Commission are warning residents, business owners and develop...
Grand Island Public Library Seeking New Board Members
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Are you interested in supporting the Grand Island Public Library? If so, you have a unique opportunity to impact the fu...
Hastings Public Library Roars into the 2026 Summer Reading Program with Block Party Kick-Off
May 26, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Public Library kicks off the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a Block Party. The theme of the 2026 Summer Reading Program is "Unearth...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May 29 National 529 Day
May 26, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29, 2026, as National 529 Day in Nebraska. This proclamation recognizes the importance o...
Ricketts Working for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
May 26, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work fighting...
GI City Council Meets Tonight
May 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetMay 26, 2026 7:00 PM 1 . CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of t...
St. Francis Foundation hosts premier fundraising event at the hospital on June 4–Public is invited to attend
May 26, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s ninth annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be a...
Good Samaritan Names Scholarship Recipients
May 26, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY - CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded $18,750 in scholarships to 20 area students working towards careers in health care....
Gov. Pillen Hosts HUD Secretary Turner; Highlights Opportunity in Nebraska
May 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Nebraska to highlight on...
Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up
May 22, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 22, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Summer travel kicks into high gear this weekend and Nebraska State Troopers encourage safe driving all s...
Grand Island Area Farmers Market Launches First Annual “Spring Fling” Festival This Saturday UPDATE
May 22, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with Misty Schaecher. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Farmers Market is excited to announce its 1s...
Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly
May 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for April 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is down 0.1 percent from the March 2026...