Local News
Nebraska Receives Highest IDEA Determination from U.S. Department of Education
Jun 24, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirem...
Four Charged in Nebraska as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Jun 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged sch...
Grand Island Public Library to Launch New Bookmobile in 2027
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be expanding access to books, technology and library services throughout the commun...
CDHD Offers Testing Opportunties
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miladis Sosa Aguilera of the Central District Health Department discussed upcoming testing for HIV and Hepatitis C.
The Youth Advisory Board Plays role for Prevention Project
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes brought Monica Mendez and Emily Ye from the youth advisory board at the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction.
CCC Features Phlebotomy
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Aingie Eilts discussed the Phlebotomy department at Central Community College.
“United We Celebrate” to Showcase Grand Island as Community Comes Together for America’s 250th Birthday UPDATE
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Phil Thomas and Karen Hurst Audio1 Chris Hochstetler Sound Bites Laura Gamboa Urrego Sound Bites Karen Hurst Sound ...
New Intern Spending Time at GGICF
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow brought the new intern Kaylee Powell from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation.
CNHS Looks for a Forever Home for Pearl
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens brought Pearl as the featured dog of the week from the Central Nebraska Humane Society.
GILT Junior Plans Next Show
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 GILT Jr (a part of Grand Island Little Theatre) presents their ninth production. “On ...
Governor Pillen Announces Property Tax Hotline
Jun 24, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the launch of his Property Tax Hotline to give taxpayers a platform for sharing informatio...
GI City Council Wraps Up Eventful Tuesday Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 4's Mitch Nickerson chatted with about a busy meeting that included the Heartland Events Center formally changing its name for the first time ...
Grand Island City Council Ratifies Naming Rights Agreement; Heartland Events Center Officially Becomes BigIron Events Center
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
GRAND ISLAND, NE – June 23, 2026 — Following approval by the Grand Island City Council and execution of the agreement by Mayor Roger St...
GISH Marching Band to Perform in D.C. at the National Independence Day Parade on National Television
Jun 24, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander Marching Band is headed to the nation’s capital this summer and is set to appear on national televis...
Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy Host Free Cancer Prevention Seminar
Jun 24, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy are partnering to offer a free community health seminar focused on cancer preventio...
Nebraska Maintains Robust Workforce Activity Amid Consistently Low Unemployment
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the April 2026 unemploy...
GI Fire Chief Stresses Fireworks Safety UPDATE
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Fire Chief Cory Schmidt discussed fireworks safety with Trevor Bentley. Audio1 GIFD Shares Fireworks Safety Tips Ahead of Four...
PSC Sends Hansen_Mueller Claim Payments to Producers
Jun 24, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission announced today that it has mailed payment checks to 12 approved Nebraska-based claiman...
GI Police Report
Jun 23, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 06/23/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
California’s Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (...
Red Cross Seeks Donors as 4th Approaches
Jun 23, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA , June 23, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors to book an appointment to give now to ensu...
Former Bellevue Police Department Officer Sentenced to Two Sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Ryan Agustin, a former Bellevue Police Department Officer, was sentenced to two sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court Judge Na...
Gov. Pillen Holds Blair Signing Ceremony to Highlight Housing Affordability Bill
Jun 23, 2026 / Laura Strimple
BLAIR, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined local leaders, housing advocates and contractors in Blair for the ceremonial bill signing of LB...
Drowning Death Under Investigation at Johnson Lake
Jun 22, 2026 / Gosper County Sheriff
Gosper County, NE - The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake. ...
Hall County Corrections Featured on Community Connection
Jun 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Todd Bahensky, Hall County Corrections director, discussed the latest from his department.