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Appeal filed in lawsuit over takeover of Work Ethic Camp
Apr 23, 2026 / Sierra Salgado Pirigyi Communications Director
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed an appeal in the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, which seeks to halt Governor Jim Pillen’s un...
Middle School Students Face Tough Transition
Apr 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Walnut Middle School Principal Rod Foley discussed the challenges for students of that age.
GILH Sees Increased Enrollment
Apr 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Lutheran High Principal Jeremiah Slough discussed a potential 28% increase enrollment for the 26-27 school year.
1868 Foundation Announces 250 for 250 Installment
Apr 23, 2026 / Selena Aguilar Communications Specialist Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation
As the United States approaches its historic 250th anniversary, the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is proud to launch a landmark campaign: 250...
Troopers Find Six Pounds of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 23, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding six pounds of coca...
Red Flag Warning Expanded
Apr 23, 2026 / NWS
We have expanded the Red Flag Warning to include areas east of Hastings, and all of north central Kansas. Of importance.... 1. Areas along ...
Aurora to Host Supreme Court Oral Arguments UPDATE
Apr 23, 2026 / Press Release
Aurora High School students will get a rare firsthand look at the judicial process from inside their school when the Nebraska Supreme Court convene...
Chinese National Arrested at JFK International Airport on Federal Charges for Illegally Photographing Military Aircraft at Nebraska Air Force Base
Apr 23, 2026 / Amy Donato
Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, was charged by complaint for conduct related to illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Bas...
Nebraska Corn Farmers Investment Continues to Increase with Higher Input Prices for 2026 Growing Season
Apr 23, 2026 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farm...
GIPD Releases Results from “420” Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Apr 23, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has concluded its participation in the “420” Impaired Driving Enforcement...
U.S. Department of Transportation Appoints Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
Apr 22, 2026 / Heather Buell
The Nebraska Department of Justice announced today that the appointment of Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protecti...
Meadowlark Savings Program Marks Sixth Year
Apr 22, 2026 / Jamie Carl
April 22, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. As the Meadowlark Savings Pledge marks six years of supporting Nebraska families, more than 115,000 babies have ...
Mayor Steele provides update on negotiations with Woodsonia regarding Good Life District
Apr 22, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today Brian Neben
See the complete press conference here. GRAND ISLAND — Mayor Roger Steele provided an update on the negotiations with Woodsonia Real Estate ...
Drug Take Back Approaching This Saturday
Apr 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction discussed Saturday's Drug Take Back event at Super Saver from noon-...
CDHD Warns of Screen Time
Apr 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed limiting stream time for young people.
CCC Preps for Graduation, Enrolls New Students
Apr 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Michelle Setlik of Central Community College discussed the busy times at the institution.
Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies
Apr 22, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social,...
New Time. New Course. Same Great Cause.
Apr 22, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
After nearly four decades of tradition, the Heartland United Way Golf Tournament is getting a fresh twist in its 39th year—bringing new energ...
Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers to Lead Workshop & Perform at GISH
Apr 22, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Senior High (GISH) is proud to announce that Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will visit Senior High on M...
CNHS Attempts to get 'Nancy' Adopted
Apr 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society featured 'Nancy' who has been at the shelter over 500 days.
Nebraska’s February Unemployment Rate is 3.1 Percent
Apr 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska’s Workforce Shows Resilience:Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for February 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. T...
CHI Health Invests $164.5 Million into the Community
Apr 22, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND- CHI Health gave back more than $164.5 million in community benefits last fiscal year. The health system, comprising 30 ...
Ricketts to Warsh: Get Inflation Under Control to Benefit All Americans
Apr 22, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Banking Committee Nomination Hearing for Kevin Warsh...
Nebraska ranchers share land decisions through UNL research project
Apr 22, 2026 / By Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 22, 2026 — On Nebraska ranches where families have managed the same land for generations, decisions about grazing, i...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 22, 2026 / NWS
Critical fire weather conditions are possible across northwestern portions of the area due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 35-40mph a...