Local News
Sandhills fire forces evacuations
Mar 26, 2026 / News
HYANNIS - Wildfires have started in Grant County, resulting in some road closures on Hwy 2 and Hwy 61. Please use caution if you are driving in are...
Howard County to hold political forum 
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI NEWS
With the Nebraska Primary Elections coming up on May 12th. One Area Group is making sure every voice can be heard. The Patriotic Revival Group alon...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Mar 26, 2026 / NWS
A strong cold front pushing through the area this morning will usher in gusty north-northeast winds across the entire area for the rest of the day....
Gov. Pillen Receives Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Report
Mar 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- An initiative launched by Governor Jim Pillen aimed at protecting and preserving Nebraska’s vital water resources, met a miles...
Plan Ahead for Spring Game Traffic as Husker Fans Travel to Memorial Stadium
Mar 26, 2026 / NDOT
March 25, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — On Saturday, March 28, Husker fans will be making their return to Memorial Stadium for the Husker footb...
Tabitha is now Eventide. What does that mean for Nebraska?
Mar 26, 2026 / Carrie Carney Vice President of Community Relations
[Lincoln, NE – 3.25.26] With nearly 200 years of service between them, and after 18 months of affiliation, Tabitha Senior Care and Eventide S...
Nebraska Corn Board Recognizes Agriculture Awards Winners
Mar 26, 2026 / Jill Bookhout
March 25, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) recognized four exceptional recipients for their dedication and contributions t...
NRCS Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
Mar 26, 2026 / USDA
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 25, 2026 – Agricultural operations in Nebraska were significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department ...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 25, 2026 / HPD
March 25th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 24, 2026, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in the 1000 block of West 7th...
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Receives $1,448 Grant for Distracted Driving Crackdown During “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Campaign
Mar 25, 2026 / Hall County Sheriff's Office
The Hall County Sheriff's Office has been awarded $1448.78 from NDOT to work overtimeenforcement from April 9-13 for the "Put the ...
Budget Bill Fails to Advance for a Second Time at the Nebraska Legislature
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Senators failed to come to compromise on LB 1071, the main budget bill at the Unicameral. A cloture vote was 27-15, six votes shy of...
Clouse Salutes Hot Meals USA at the Legislature
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Kearney Senator Stan Clouse began Wednesday's legislative session by giving a shout out to Hot Meals USA, a non-profit dedicated to providing meals...
Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update: March 25
Mar 25, 2026 / News
Current Situation: Critical fire weather conditions return to western Nebraska Wednesday. To support the State of Nebraska should any new fires sta...
Union Pacific Economic Development Bill Advances
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
After almost seven hours of debate, lawmakers advanced LB 1165. Criticals call it corporate welfare for one of the largest companies in the nation....
CNCAA Hosts Spring Conference/Dinner & Comedy Show
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes discussed the CNCAA Spring Conference/Dinner and Comedy
CDHD focuses on Severe Weather Awareness Week
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Jeremy Collinson of the Central District Health Department discussed Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Red Flag Warning Issued
Mar 25, 2026 / NWS
Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, with highs reaching into the 80s to lower 90s. High Temperature Records at both Grand Island a...
NE Chamber, Dept. of Labor announce new community college manufacturing credential
Mar 25, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LINCOLN, Nebraska A new and innovative workforce development program will improve Nebraska workers’ readiness for manufacturing jobs an...
GI City Council Touches on Numerous Subjects
Mar 25, 2026 / KRGI News
In the latest Councilmember Conversation, Ward 4's Mitch Nickerson tackles several big issues including the City's agreement with the Humane Societ...
Grand Island Public Library Announces Teen Programs for April Break
Mar 25, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be offering two special programs for teens ages 12–18 on upcoming days when G...
Nebraska Expands Support for Tyson Workers
Mar 24, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Labor
Lexington, Nebraska – The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) and partner agencies are expanding services for workers laid off due to the Tys...
Nominations being accepted for Teacher of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Administrator of the Year
Mar 24, 2026 / Grand Island Public Schools
The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation, in proud partnership for 22 years with First National Bank, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2...
GIPD Awarded Funding for Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Mar 24, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded funding to support enhanced enforcement efforts as part of the state...
CNHS Wraps up Furball
Mar 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens brought Clementine as the pet of the week after the Furball
GI Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Death
Mar 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Carlos Lopez Montoya, 32, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 18, 2026, in fede...