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Two GIPS Educators Honored with Statewide Awards

Apr 29, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — It has been a landmark week for local education as two of our own have been recognized for their tireless dedication, l...

CDHD Hosts Event in JuneAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News

Jess Hammers, Collective Impact Manager at the Central District Health Department prepares for 'Fun in the Sun' on June 27th. 

CNCAA Hosts Event at Bader Park SaturdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News

Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addictions discussed a free event coming up on Saturday at Bader Park near Chapman.&nb...

Summer Program Guide Out for GI RecreationAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News

Todd McCoy of the Parks and Recreation Department discussed the Summer Program Guide. 
Rasher Featured at CNHS

Rasher Featured at CNHSAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI Sports

Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society featured Rasher as the Pet of the Week. 

Go Big Pre-Give is UnderwayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News

Mac Whitlow of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation discussed Go Big Give which happens May 7th. 

NDOT Announces New District Engineer for South-Central Nebraska

Apr 29, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

April 29, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has named Eric Klein as the new District 4 Engine...
CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week

CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week

Apr 29, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY and GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will be illuminated in red, May 6-12, in honor of National Nurs...

Fatal Crash in Hall County Follows Flight from DUI Investigation

Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist

APRIL 28, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  — One man is deceased after crashing his vehicle while attempting to flee an impaired driving inves...

Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol and Energy Production

Apr 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and disc...

Alcohol Compliance Checks in Furnas County

Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist

April 28, 2026 (Lexington, Neb.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Furnas Coun...

Stolley Park Road Closure Begins May 4 for Reconstruction Project

Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Starting Monday, May 4, Stolley Park Road will be closed from South Locust Street to the main south entrance of the Fonn...
Doug Brown Wraps Up GI City Council meeting

Doug Brown Wraps Up GI City Council meeting

Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Ward 1's Doug Brown chats about a council meeting that saw the full approval of a new Finance Director as well as a budget summary from City Admini...
Grand Island City Council Approves Chelsey Steinke as Next Finance Director/City Treasurer

Grand Island City Council Approves Chelsey Steinke as Next Finance Director/City Treasurer

Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — In a unanimous 8-0 vote, the Grand Island City Council approved the appointment of Chelsey Steinke as the City’s n...

Evnen Views Ballot Counting Test in Hall CountyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen was in Grand Island Tuesday to watch Logic and Accuracy testing on the two optical scanner ballot counting ma...

Section of C Street closing in Hastings

Apr 28, 2026 / Wade Harris

April 28, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — Weather permitting, on April 30, a section of C Street east of 5th Avenue will be closed, according to...

Man sentenced for Murder in Hall County Dies in Omaha

Apr 28, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

April 28, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) – Greg Carlson #53083, age 69, died today at an Omaha hospital. He was incarcerated at the Omaha Correctional Ce...
Hastings Utility Department tree-trimming to begin next week

Hastings Utility Department tree-trimming to begin next week

Apr 28, 2026 / Tony Herrman

The Hastings Utility Department’s fifth large-scale tree-trimming project in the last six years is scheduled to begin the week of May 4. The ...
Nebraska LEAD Class 44 poses for a group photo in the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Jan. 26, 2026. Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 which begins in September 2026.

Applications Now Open for Nebraska LEAD Program’s 45th Cohort

Apr 28, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., April 28, 2026 —Individuals with a passion for agriculture, leadership and shaping the future of Nebraska are encouraged to ap...

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29

Apr 28, 2026 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Wednesday, April 29, as a show o...

PSC Resolves Roberts Seed Complaint

Apr 28, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an order approving a stipulated agreement with Roberts Seed, Inc., a...
Bike to School Day-May 6

Bike to School Day-May 6

Apr 28, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

Kearney—CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with Kearney Public Schools, Safe Kids Platte Valley, Kearney Police Department and Buffalo C...
GIPL Announces 2026 Summer Programming for Kids & Teens

GIPL Announces 2026 Summer Programming for Kids & Teens

Apr 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Readers of all ages are invited to “Unearth a Story” at the Grand Island Public Library this summer! The fun...
Rev. Jimmy Shelbourn and his spouse Carol donated the Willa Cather bronze to Hastings College on April 25. They are shown here with the statue’s artist, Littleton Alston (center). 

Shelbourn gift brings Willa Cather bronze to Hastings College

Apr 28, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – On Saturday, April 25, Hastings College held a special ceremony to unveil a Willa Cather statuette, a scale replica of...
Hastings College Music to celebrate end of year with ‘Music Finale Extravaganza’

Hastings College Music to celebrate end of year with ‘Music Finale Extravaganza’

Apr 27, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Music invites the community to its final performance of the academic year: the Music Finale Extravaga...