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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th
Apr 5, 2026 / News
OMAHA, NE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25,...
Walz Launches Bid for Governor, Stops in Grand Island on “Grow Nebraska Tour”
Apr 4, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
Lynne Walz, a former state senator, launched her campaign for the governor’s office earlier this year. Walz served in the legislature from 20...
The Price Is Right Live™ Coming to Heartland Events Center on October 13
Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — COME ON DOWN! The Price Is Right Live™ is bringing its high-energy, interactive stage show to the Heartland Events...
Resurfacing Work at Pirnie Playground to Begin on April 6
Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island will begin resurfacing work at the Pirnie Playground at Ryder Park on Monday, April 6 as part o...
Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions
Apr 3, 2026 / Conservation and Survey Division
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3, 2026 — Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent ...
Carey and Brian Hamilton recognized in new Health Science Education Center
Apr 3, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The atrium of the new Health Science Education Center II will be named in honor of Carey and Brian Hamilton in recognition of their...
Minden Opera House Brings the fun this spring and summer
Apr 3, 2026 / Marcy Brandt
(Minden, Nebraska) The Let's Go Science Show is an engaging theatrical, science-based production coming to the Minden Opera House on Friday, May 1 ...
Fire Update April 3: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood
Apr 3, 2026 / News
Incident Transitions: Under the direction of the State of Nebraska, Rocky Mountain CIMT 2 will transfer management responsibility of the Ashby, Min...
Many Events coming to Grand Island
Apr 3, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed upcoming events.
Drugs, Cash, and Hidden Gun Found Near Playground in Grand Island Raid; Two Arrested
Apr 3, 2026 / News
GRAND ISLAND - Two individuals were arrested Thursday afternoon following a search warrant at a residence on East 16th Street, according to the Gra...
Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban
Apr 3, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas. Game and Pa...
South Locust Street Closure Set for April 8 as Major Reconstruction Project Continues
Apr 3, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing the closure of the South Locust Street from Oklahoma Aven...
Dr. Woodruff Named Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy in celebration of Doctors’ Day
Apr 2, 2026 / CHI Health
KEARNEY– Dr. Lissa Woodruff was named the second annual CHI Health Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy during a ceremony yesterday ...
Flight instruction at Hastings Municipal Airport
Apr 2, 2026 / News
HASTINGS - Hastings area residents looking to learn to fly an airplane can now do so through a flightinstructor firm from Aurora. Grow Aviation LL...
GIPS Moves Forward with Facilities Plans
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed the facility plan and spring activities.
HUW Features a Variety of Subjects
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way discussed the golf tournament, Go Big Give, and My Free Taxes.
New Sculptures Coming to GI
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Dana Jelinek discussed the new sculptures coming to Grand Island for the Sculpture Walk.
CHI Health Family Health Center in Grand Island opening April 6
Apr 2, 2026 / CHI Health
GRAND ISLAND – CHI Health Clinic Family Health Center (Grand Island), located at 2530 Sheridan Ave., is set to open its doors to patients at ...
Grand Island Man Arrested on Warrant, Drug Charge Following Traffic Stop
Apr 2, 2026 / News
GRAND ISLAND - A Grand Island man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after officers discovered an active warrant and suspected illegal drugs during a t...
Fire Update April 2: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood
Apr 2, 2026 / News
Weather Note: Rain did fall across the state yesterday and through the evening, with 0.05 inches recorded in IA Zone B. IA Zones C and D rece...
Bill That Would Increase Court Fees Advances at Unicameral
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
LB935 drew over two hours of debate at the Legislature Wednesday evening. LB935 - Provide for court docket fees and software fees and create...
Data Center Engergy Bill Advances at Legislature
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1261 drew over three hours of debate on Wednesday. The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be&n...
Gov. Pillen Expresses Appreciation and Highlights Conservative State Budget for Nebraskans
Apr 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Appropriations Committee, Chairman Robert Clements, and the Nebraska Le...
Mid-America Manufacturing Advances Again
Apr 2, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
March 2026 Survey Highlights-March 2026 recorded the highest overall manufacturing reading since March 2025.-Manufacturing jobs increased for the f...
Masked Suspect Robs Bradshaw Bank, Flees Scene as Multi-Agency Manhunt Underway
Apr 2, 2026 / York County Sheriff's Office
Bradshaw, Nebraska - The York County Sheriff’s Department along with the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol, York Police Department, and...