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Commission Approves Black Hills Refund Plan
Apr 14, 2026 / Jason McFarley
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a refund plan from Black Hills Energy that will return approximate...
Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing
Apr 14, 2026 / Jack Sheard
All-vocal country group Home Free will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a free co...
Several Street Projects Continue in Grand Island
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
The City of Grand Island featured Division of Public Works, Senior Project Engineer Tim Golka. Several major street projects are ongoing.
GGICF Features New Mission
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Erin Marsh discussed a new giving circle, Women Who Care-Hall County.
For The Love of Children event this Thursday
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Donna Helzer and Erin Johnson previewed the For the Love of Children Event this week sponsored in part of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and CASA.&n...
Hastings House Fire Causes Major Damage
Apr 14, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire around 11:10 a.m., on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 135 W. Ninth St. The resident retu...
GIPR Launches "Forever Young" Active Aging Program
Apr 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is introducing “Forever Young,” a comprehensive active ag...
Senator Tributes Highlight Friday's Legislative Session
Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In addition to final bill readings on Friday, Nebraska Senators had a chance to pay tribute to outgoing members. Loren Lippincott gave a salute to ...
Early Voting Open in Nebraska
Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet discussed the early voting process in the state.
Students Explore Careers at CHI Health Summer Camp–Application deadline May 22
Apr 13, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health is accepting online applications until May 22 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming Nebraska s...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 13, 2026 / NWS Hastings
Key Message #1:Our entire forecast area is under a Red Flag Warning from 12-9 PM today. Although it will not be "overly-windy", gusts ranging from ...
Grand Island Casino Resort Marks One-Year Anniversary with Nearly $250 Million in Economic Impact
Apr 11, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE — One year ago, Grand Island Casino Resort opened the doors to its $185 million permanent resort at Fonner Park —...
GIPS School Board Meeting Wrap
Apr 11, 2026 / KRGI News
The GIPS Board of Education met on Thursday. See the wrap up here.
City Prioritizes Progress on Sports Complex and Aquatic Center, Opens Competitive Process for Good Life District
Apr 10, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island negotiated in good faith with Woodsonia to produce a development agreement to include a sports ...
Sec. of Education McMahon Visits Nebraska
Apr 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple
The University of Nebraska marked progress toward its major joint accreditation initiative with a visit from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMa...
Art professor Brian Corr debuts solo exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art
Apr 10, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is currently hosting a solo exhibition featuring the work of Dr. Brian Corr, an asso...
Section of US-6 will close for Hastings Southeast project
Apr 10, 2026 / NDOT
Weather permitting, on April 13, a section of U.S. Highway 6 (US-6) will close, from reference post 212.75 to reference post 213.10, according...
Work will begin on US-30
Apr 10, 2026 / NDOT/Press Release
April 10, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin April 13 on U.S. Highway 30 (US-30), from reference post 319.0...
New K-5 Math Curriculum, Eureka Math Squared, to Launch at GIPS in 2026-27
Apr 10, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is venturing into its next era of Mathematics. At this evening’s Board of E...
GIPD Awarded Grant for Impaired Driving Enforcement Effort
Apr 10, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safet...
Northwest Featured on Education Focus
Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Jeff Edwards focused on events at Northwest Public Schools.
GIPS Taking Part in Global Roots Festival
Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News
Katherine Xicera and Axsam Dodban discussed Grand Island Senior High's role in the Global Roots Festival.
GIPS Board Meets This Evening
Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News
The Grand Island Public School Board of Education meets tonight. See the agenda and live stream info here.
LB1050 Fails to Advance at Legislature
Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News
After four hours of debate, LB1050 failed to advance at the Nebraska Legislature. The amended bill would have directed the Nebraska Department of E...
Grand Island Public Library Invites Community to “Find Your Joy” During National Library Week
Apr 9, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate National Library Week from April 19-25 with a ful...