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Trooper Injured When Cruiser Struck on I-80 in Omaha UPDATE WITH PRESS CONFERENCE

Trooper Injured When Cruiser Struck on I-80 in Omaha UPDATE WITH PRESS CONFERENCE

Jun 24, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

Click here for today's press conference after a third cruiser was hit in the last two weeks. June 23, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — A Nebraska ...

Hastings Police Report

Jun 24, 2025 / HPD

June 24th 2025Reported Offenses: On June 23, 2025, a 56-year-old Prosser resident reported a theft in the 3800 block of Osborne Drive West. On Ju...

Tabitha Offers a Variety of Grief Support Groups in July

Jun 24, 2025 / Michele Arnett

Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...

Nebraska’s May 2025 Unemployment Rate is 3.0 Percent

Jun 24, 2025 / Hillary Lee

The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally...
Courtesy Rodeo Ready Photography

Nebraska State Fair Named Rodeo of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The Nebraska State Fair has been recognized as Rodeo of the Year by the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), ...

GI Fire Chief Cory Schmidt Hits on a Variety of TopicsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News

A new fire truck is on the way. Construction continues on the new fire station. Plus the fourth of July is always a challenging time. Fire Chief Co...

GILT Junior Shows Set for SaturdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News

Listen to an interview featuring Saturday's show below. GILT Jr, a part of Grand Island Little Theatre, wraps up a weeklong event this summer for ...

GGCF Pushes Hear GIAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News

Megan Vaughn of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation focused on Hear Grand Island which opens the summer season Friday. 
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

Jun 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen joined leaders from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Vital Services, Inc., prog...
Heartland Events Center to Host “Shop & Skate” Event in July

Heartland Events Center to Host “Shop & Skate” Event in July

Jun 24, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Heartland Events Center is excited to announce a weekend packed with summer fun during the upcoming Shop & Skate...

Hall County Public Defender Takes Own Life

Jun 24, 2025 / KRGI News

The body of an attorney, Anthony Wagoner, who works in the Hall County Public Defender’s Office was found Monday morning in the office. The ...
GI City Council Meets Tuesday

GI City Council Meets Tuesday

Jun 23, 2025 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetJune 24, 2025 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting o...

Hall County Corrections Featured on Community ConnectionAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 23, 2025 / KRGI News

Todd Bahensky, Hall County Corrections Director, touched on a variety of issues on KRGI. 
GIPL Seeking Applicants for Library Board

GIPL Seeking Applicants for Library Board

Jun 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is currently seeking applications from community members interested in serving on the Li...

Smith Announces Additional June Staff Outreach Events

Jun 23, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, DC — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during these a...
NSP Calls to Renew Driving Focus After Another Cruiser is Hit

NSP Calls to Renew Driving Focus After Another Cruiser is Hit

Jun 23, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 23, 2025 (Ogallala, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is renewing calls for motorists to pay attention to the road after a second ...

Hastings Police Report

Jun 23, 2025 / HPD

June 23rd 2025Reported Offenses: On June 22, 2025, a 71-year-old Sterling resident reported a hit and run accident in the 3600 block of Cimarron P...

GI Police Report

Jun 23, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 06/23/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Railside to Host Free Downtown Development Tour

Railside to Host Free Downtown Development Tour

Jun 23, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The public is invited to experience firsthand the exciting transformation taking place in downtown Grand Island during t...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Soars to Two-Year High

Jun 22, 2025 / Kristen Crawford

OMAHA, Nebraska (June 20, 2025) — The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral reading in June, marking its...
Developing research network designed to enhance rural informed care

Developing research network designed to enhance rural informed care

Jun 22, 2025 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center,

Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network (GNRRN) will give Nebraska’s critical access hospitals tools and infrastructure to support research b...
NSP Adds Electronics Storage Detection K9 to Tech Crimes Unit

NSP Adds Electronics Storage Detection K9 to Tech Crimes Unit

Jun 22, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

    June 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome a new four-legged member to the team. NSP...

Hastings Police Report

Jun 22, 2025 / HPD

June 22nd 2025Reported Offenses: On June 21, 2025, a 45-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 600 block of North Burlington Avenue. ...
Photo Credit: Salmon Says Media/Josh Salmon (Brent Lindner speaks at the press event on Friday, June 20th to announce the 2025 Hear Grand Island Lineup)

Hear Grand Island Announces 2025 Lineup Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 20, 2025 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - On Friday morning the Hear Grand Island 2025 lineup was announced at Amur Plaza . Mayor Roger Steele was one of the speakers f...
Heartland United Way - More than 100 volunteers participate in Day of Action

Heartland United Way - More than 100 volunteers participate in Day of Action

Jun 20, 2025 / Heartland United Way Release

(Grand Island, NE) -  Volunteers spent those extra minutes of the longest day of the year taking action Friday. Day of Action drew at least 99...