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Volunteers unite for Day of Action
Jun 19, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NE (June 18, 2026) More than 60 volunteers took action for their community during Heartland United Way’s Annual Day of Action o...
Visit Kearney Launches The Great 250 Treasure Hunt to Celebrate America 250
Jun 19, 2026 / Press Release
Kearney, Neb. – This summer, residents and visitors are invited to experience Kearney and the surrounding area in a whole new way throug...
GI Casino Resort donations push Community Fireworks over fundraising goal
Jun 19, 2026 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee
[Grand Island, Nebraska, June 18, 2026] With the presentation of two checks, the Grand Island Casino Resort has officially pushed Grand Island&rsqu...
Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 73rd Recruit Class
Jun 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 18, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome seven new troopers, ready to serve in communities through...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage
Jun 19, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe st...
Attorney General Hilgers Sues City of Lincoln Over Its Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance
Jun 19, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the City of Lincoln over its unconstitutional minimum wage ordinance. The lawsuit asks the courts to stop...
GIPL Launches Museum Pass Program for Local Families
Jun 19, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is expanding access to educational and cultural experiences through its Museum Pass Prog...
Buffalo County Head Start Taking Applications
Jun 18, 2026 / Press Release
Head Start is currently taking applications for the 2026-2027 program year. The Head Start program is administered by Community Action Partner...
Rural Mainstreet Index Expands to Two-Year High
Jun 18, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
June 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall reading climbed to its highest level since July 2023.-More than half of bank CEOs ...
Changes Coming to GICC
Jun 18, 2026 / KRGI News
Jordan Engle discussed upcoming changes at Grand Island Central Catholic.
GIPS Presents Jump Start 6
Jun 18, 2026 / KRGI News
Katie Wilkinson discussed the Jump Start 6 Program designed to help incoming sixth graders to Grand Island Middle Schools.
GIPD Investigates Fatal Crash on U.S. Highway 281
Jun 18, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Thursday morning on U....
Nebraska Extension Issues an Important Reminder for Statewide Private Well Drinking Water Testing
Jun 18, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., June 17, 2026 — Nebraska Extension is urging residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water to take immediate ac...
Nebraska State Patrol 73rd Basic Recruit Camp to Graduate Thursday
Jun 18, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 17, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is ready to add a new class of Troopers. The 73rd Basic Recruit Class of the ...
Board of Trustees Welcomes Angela Stenger
Jun 18, 2026 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
LINCOLN, NE. — The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela "Angie" Stenger to the B...
City of Hastings Plans July 4th Celebration
Jun 18, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration begins at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 4 at Brickyard Park on West D Street. Food trucks open at 5:...
UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA
Jun 18, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
INDIANAPOLIS – The Instagram post has nearly 64,000 likes and 250 comments, with praise pouring in from across the basketball world. Ayami S...
Thousands of dollars raised for tornado victims
Jun 18, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
(June 17, 2026) Nearly $9,000 has been raised through Heartland United Way’s United After the Storm Fund, providing critical support to famil...
Nebraska State Fair to Showcase Nebraska Ag on National Stage at Great American State Fair
Jun 18, 2026 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
Nebraska agriculture will be under our nation’s greatest spotlight this summer as the Nebraska State Fair partners with the Office of Governo...
Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 52 Students for Top ACT Scores
Jun 17, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates fro...
CNCAA Continues Youth Advisory Board Efforts
Jun 17, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes brought guests from the Youth Advisory board at the Prevention Project
CDHD Involved in Fun in the Sun
Jun 17, 2026 / KRGI News
Jess Hammers and Jo Smith discussed fun in the sun at Ryder Park
South Fork Fire Daily Update: June 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 / Rachel Hines
Current Conditions: Containment on the South Fork Fire is 80% and acreage is 39,057 acres with approximately 482 personnel assigned. Lines held dur...
Nebraskans call on lawmakers to shift focus to domestic issues including healthcare and housing
Jun 17, 2026 / Evan Schmeits Nebraska Organizer unitedtoday.org
[Wayne, Nebraska] On Tuesday, June 16th, community members from across the state joined a panel discussion to spotlight critical perspectives...
Nebraska U pioneers breakthrough swine vaccine innovation
Jun 17, 2026 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, June 17, 2026 — Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptabili...