Local News
The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to upcoming fall activities
Oct 15, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Fall FestFall Fest is a favorite family event that highlights the fun of the season as well as ramps up excitement for the upcoming Halloween ...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 15, 2026 / HPD
October 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 14, 2026, a 14-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 400 block of West 6th Street. ...
Northwest Wrapping up First Quarter
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Dr. Jeff Edwards, Superintendent, discussed the happenings at the Northwest District.
GISH Presents Seussical the Musical
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Members of the cast of Seussical the Musical discussed the show which is coming up October 30, 31, and November 1. Click here for more.
HUW Launches Fund Raising Campaign
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way discussed the 2027 campaign.
GI Police Report
Oct 15, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/15/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Deceiving Nebraskans about the Safety of ChatGPT
Oct 15, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Attorney General Hilgers announced at a press conference today that he is suing OpenAI for hurting Nebraska children, deceiving parents, and violat...
CDHD Urges Lead Safety
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Andrew Hills of the Central District Health Department discussed the dangers of lead.
CCC Offers Early College
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Jerry Dunn of Central Community College discussed Early College, the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school.
CNCAA Features the Intervention Family Education Program.
Oct 15, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
Celeste Heaivilin-Penner discussed the Intervention Family Education Program offered by the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions.
GI Police Report
Oct 14, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/14/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 14, 2026 / HPD
October 14th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On October 13, 2026, a 38-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for driving under revoca...
Nebraska Students Near the Top of Peer States on Act
Oct 14, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Nebraska students continue to lead the way with one of the highest composite scores nationally compared with states that test all their students on...
Cardoso to deliver 'Lessons from a Latina Health Psychologist' at Hastings College lecture
Oct 14, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – How do cultural identity, personal background and community support shape long-term wellness? Dr. Juliana Cardoso, ass...
“Shine for Gold” G-I Showdown Unites Middle Schools for Purpose Beyond the Court
Oct 13, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — “For the fighters. For the survivors. For the ones we remember.” That’s the resounding message for th...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 13, 2026 / HPD
October 13th 2026Reported Offenses: On October 12, 2026, a 55-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud that occurred September 21, 2026, in the...
An unexpected internship opens new possibilities for NCTA student
Oct 13, 2026 / Jennifer McConville
CURTIS, Neb. — Sam Durre, an NCTA student majoring in Livestock Industry Management and Agricultural Business, knew she wanted to work with c...
GI Police Report
Oct 13, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/13/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Little Blue Film Festival Debuts Oct. 16–17 with 50 Films and Special Hastings Screening
Oct 13, 2026 / Press Release
(HASTINGS, Neb.) — The inaugural Little Blue Film Festival will bring filmmakers, audiences, and film lovers together in downtown Hastings on...
City of GI focuses on water polution
Oct 13, 2026 / KRGI
Rachael Stramel of the City of Grand Island discussed tips on preventing groundwater contamination.
Inspiration and Generosity Take Center Stage at 5th Annual Harvest Event
Oct 13, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND, NE — On the evening of September 24, 2026, community members gathered for Harvest 2026, an inspiring celebration marked by over...
GI Concert Association Has Show Friday
Oct 13, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com
The Grand Island Concert Association has its next show on Friday at Grand Island Senior High. Monika Peters discussed the show. Get details he...
GI Police Report
Oct 13, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/12/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
UNK ranks No. 10 nationally among top 100 rural colleges
Oct 13, 2026 / Todd Gottula, Sr. Director of Communications
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks No. 10 nationally in Washington Monthly’s inaugural Top 100 Rural Colleges rankin...
Hastings Police Report
Oct 12, 2026 / HPD
October 12th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On October 11, 2026, a 42-year-old Grand Island resident was arrested for driving under th...