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Grand Island Public Library Adjusts Hoopla Checkout Limit, Announces New Unlimited E-Audiobook Service Coming Soon
Sep 30, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, NE – September 30, 2026 – Starting October 1, Grand Island Public Library will change the monthly Hoopla checkout limit f...
Local officials excited about President Trump’s Oct. 5 visit to Grand Island
Sep 30, 2026 / Carol Bryant
GRAND ISLAND – Four local officials said Sept. 29 they are excited about President Donald Trump’s visit to Grand Island on Monday, Oct....
Gov. Pillen Hosts 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney
Sep 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 1,050 participants to Kearney for the 2026 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska and...
Hastings Police Report
Sep 30, 2026 / HPD
September 30th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 29, 2026, a 59-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 1200 block of North Bal...
CDHD Offers Preventative Dental Services
Sep 30, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Jordan Littell, Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist with the Central District Health Department, talks about the services offered.
Trail systems are important to rural Nebraskans, poll shows
Sep 30, 2026 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 30, 2026 — Many rural Nebraskans use trails around their communities and receive different benefits from their use, ...
New Platte Institute Report Calls for Repeal of Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax
Sep 30, 2026 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue
OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute today released a new policy report calling for the repeal of Nebraska’s inheritance tax, highlighting ...
GI Police Report
Sep 30, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 09/29/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Wet Weather Expected
Sep 30, 2026 / NWS
Severe Weather Risk - Primarily an isolated Tornado or Two-The risk is limited, but certainly there for an isolated, generally weaker tornado betwe...
City of Hastings Adjusts Nuisance Property Complaints
Sep 30, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, the Development Services Department will take over all junk and nuisance property complaints. Development Services wi...
Smart Yard Irrigation Controllers Available in Hastings
Sep 30, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Water Department has smart yard irrigation controllers available to the public while supplies last. Participants in the...
Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Establishing Coordinated Statewide Economic Strategy
Sep 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
KEARNEY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-22 during the Governor’s Summit at the Younes Conference Center, est...
Troopers Arrest North Dakota Man After Pursuit
Sep 30, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
September 29, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with numerous partner police agencies, have arres...
Hastings Police Report
Sep 29, 2026 / HPD
September 29th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 28, 2026, a Grand Island resident reported a theft in the 800 block of South Burlington Avenue....
GI Fieldhouse Nears Open
Sep 29, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Jeremy Bachmann of the Grand Island Parks and Rec department discussed the activities coming up at the GI Fieldhouse.
CNHS Features Dolly 'Pawton'
Sep 29, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Miquelle Havens brought Dolly Parton, a beagle mix, as the featured pet to be adopted.
Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Kearney
Sep 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local ...
Hastings Museum Brings Back Spook-Tober Film Series
Sep 29, 2026 / Press Release
HASTINGS, Neb., — Spook -Tober is returning to the Hastings Museum for a second year, bringing a month of Halloween favorites and seaso...
GI Police Report
Sep 29, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 09/29/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Flood Watch Posted
Sep 29, 2026 / NWS
A flood watch has been posted for the region beginning tonight as moisture from Hurricane Polo passes through the region
Eight Lopers selected as UNK homecoming royalty finalists
Sep 29, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Eight finalists for University of Nebraska at Kearney homecoming royalty were announced Monday during a pep rally on campus. Queen...
Gov. Pillen Highlights State Funding Assistance for Gibbon’s Water Infrastructure Projects
Sep 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple
GIBBON, NE -- In Gibbon today, Governor Jim Pillen continued his recognition of communities that have utilized state resources to implement water i...
Gov. Pillen Earns NRA Endorsement
Sep 29, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Governor Jim Pillen earned a major endorsement from the NRA Political Victory Fund, the campaign arm of the NRA. Governor Pillen ...
NSP Raises Awareness for Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project
Sep 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — October is almost here and the Nebraska State Patrol is working alongside many other agenci...
Mailing of General Election Ballots has Begun. Sample Ballots Available Now on NEBRASKA VOTER CHECK Ne.gov/go/votercheck
Sep 29, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Nebr. – September 28 marks the start of mailing ballots to Nebraska voters for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election. Hall County m...