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Baylor Scheierman with two young fans/Photo By Josh Salmon

Scheierman Shares Important Message/Holds Meet and Greet In Grand Island

Jul 7, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today/Josh Salmon

Dream big, and have goals was the message sent by Boston Celtic NBA player Baylor Scheierman to kids at the Epic Discovery Center Tuesday in Grand ...

A car drove into the Pharmacy Entrance of Apple Market in Kearney/Photo - Trevor Bentley

Car Crashes Into Apple Market In Kearney

Jul 7, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News

At 12:13 Kearney First Responders were paged to the Apple Market at 7 West 25th Street in Kearney for a report of a Car driving through the Pharmac...

GI Police Report

Jul 7, 2026 / GIPD

FELONY REPORT News media report for: 07/06/2026 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media re...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Troopers Find Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop

Jul 7, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

July 6, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after finding ten pounds of suspec...

Next Class of Nebraska State Troopers Begins Training

Jul 7, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

JULY 6, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, Neb.) — A new class of Nebraska State Patrol recruit training is underway at the NSP Training Academy...

Heat Starts Opens Applications in Holdrege

Jul 7, 2026 / Pre

Head Start is an early education program designed to support children (0-5), families, and communities through quality education, comprehensive hea...

Hunting for Hope: The Eras Hunt Happens Saturday

Jul 6, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator

Grand Island, NE – There is still time to gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join Hope Harbor for Hunting for Hope: The Eras Hunt ...

HFD Responds to House Fire

Jul 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 6:22 p.m., on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1004 Brentwood Ave. The occupants, a family ...

GI Area Economic Development Corporation & GI Chamber

Strike Up the Band: Alumni Invited to March in Harvest of Harmony Parade

Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas

GRAND ISLAND, NE — A cherished Grand Island tradition is fast approaching, and all former band members are invited to dust off their instrume...

Hastings Police Report

Jul 4, 2026 / HPD

July 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 100 block of East 4th Street. ...

Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College

Jul 4, 2026 / NDOL

The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed...

GIAEDC & Chamber to Host 3rd Annual Summer Intern Social

Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas

GRAND ISLAND, NE – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) & Chamber of Commerce will bring together interns...

Nebraska State Patrol Welcomes Two New K9s to the Ranks

Jul 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

July 2, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Do...

GI Tourism Touches on 4th

Jul 2, 2026 / KRGI News

Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed the fourth of July and Grand Island's top 20 city status.

Cael Wiegert Drum Major leading the GISH Marching Band at Harvest of Harmony 2025

GISH Marching Band to Perform in D.C. at the National Independence Day Parade on National Television UPDATE

Jul 2, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

Listen to an interview with Mitchell Roush. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander Marching Band is headed to the nation’s capital...

Buffalo County America 250 Celebration Announces Inclement Weather Plan for Fireworks Display

Jul 2, 2026 / Bobbi Dickerson Marketing Coordinator Kearney Visitors Bureau

The Buffalo County America 250 Event Committee has announced its inclement weather contingency plan for the community fireworks display schedu...

GI Police Report

Jul 2, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 07/02/2026 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please...

Hastings Police Report

Jul 2, 2026 / HPD

July 2nd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 1, 2026, a 38-year-old Hastings resident reported theft of services in the 2800 block of Park Lane Drive. ...

Attorney General Hilgers Files Disciplinary Action Against Lincoln Orthopedic Surgeon Accused of Sexual Harassment

Jul 2, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln -- Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that his office has filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action against Steven F. Shannon, M.D., a ...

St. Paul Police Chief Dan Howard. (Photo Courtesy)

Howard Resigns As Chief Of St. Paul Police

Jul 2, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News

On Wednesday in a Facebook Post, St. Paul Police Chief Dan Howard submitted his resignation to the City citing his last day being St. Paul's Top Co...

Gov. Pillen Unveils Quilt and Framed Declaration of Independence to be Displayed Through July

Jul 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Flanked by members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as others, Governor Jim Pillen unveiled objects tha...