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Global Roots Festival Coming To Grand Island
Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News/Press Release
Save the Date: Global Roots Festival on April 25th!Grand Island, NE — Grand Island’s Welcoming Initiative and Creative District are pro...
Hastings Woman Sentenced to More Than 26 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances and Gun Charge
Apr 6, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Sonia Martinez, 41, of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 2, 2026, in federal court i...
Shelton Volunteer Fire Department Seeking Equipment Donations
Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News
As the dry season continues in the State of Nebraska, one area fire department is seeking help in keeping their department properly equipped. ...
Hastings College honors 53 young writers with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards
Apr 6, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College recognized 53 of Nebraska’s most talented young writers during an awards ceremony on Thursday, ...
Osborn For Senate Co-Hosts Kearney Town Hall with End Citizens United
Apr 6, 2026 / Press Release
KEARNEY, NE — Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn and End Citizens United will co-host a town hall event in Kearney on Tuesday e...
DWEE recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month
Apr 6, 2026 / Nathanael Urie
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Mon...
The City of Hastings Utility Department received notification recently of national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025.
Apr 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Utilities was awarded an Excellence in Reliability certificate by the American Public Power Association. To quality for an Excellenc...
Grand Island City Council has Light Agenda Tuesday
Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Study SessionCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetApril 7, 2026 6:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an open mee...
Hall County Board of Commissioners Meets Tuesday
Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meet on Tuesday. District 4 member Pam Lancaster gave a preview. See the agenda below.
GILT Presents An Old Fashioned Family Murder
Apr 6, 2026 / Jeannee Mueller Fossberg
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 Grand Island Little Theatre announces the spring show of the 2025-2026 season, “An Old&nbs...
Youth Leadership Summit Returns
Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News
The Youth Leadership Tomorrow Youth Summit is coming up in May. Samantha Moss was joined by two board members to discuss the event.
Troopers Rescue Missing Wisconsin Girl, Arrest Suspect
Apr 6, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
ApriL 4, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have rescued the subject of an AMBER Alert from Wisconsin and arr...
New Traffic Fine Scam Targets Nebraskans
Apr 6, 2026 / Jared Callahan
There is a new traffic-related scam currently targeting Nebraskans. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpa...
DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th
Apr 5, 2026 / News
OMAHA, NE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25,...
Walz Launches Bid for Governor, Stops in Grand Island on “Grow Nebraska Tour”
Apr 4, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli
Lynne Walz, a former state senator, launched her campaign for the governor’s office earlier this year. Walz served in the legislature from 20...
The Price Is Right Live™ Coming to Heartland Events Center on October 13
Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — COME ON DOWN! The Price Is Right Live™ is bringing its high-energy, interactive stage show to the Heartland Events...
Resurfacing Work at Pirnie Playground to Begin on April 6
Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island will begin resurfacing work at the Pirnie Playground at Ryder Park on Monday, April 6 as part o...
Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions
Apr 3, 2026 / Conservation and Survey Division
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3, 2026 — Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent ...
Carey and Brian Hamilton recognized in new Health Science Education Center
Apr 3, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The atrium of the new Health Science Education Center II will be named in honor of Carey and Brian Hamilton in recognition of their...
Minden Opera House Brings the fun this spring and summer
Apr 3, 2026 / Marcy Brandt
(Minden, Nebraska) The Let's Go Science Show is an engaging theatrical, science-based production coming to the Minden Opera House on Friday, May 1 ...
Fire Update April 3: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood
Apr 3, 2026 / News
Incident Transitions: Under the direction of the State of Nebraska, Rocky Mountain CIMT 2 will transfer management responsibility of the Ashby, Min...
Many Events coming to Grand Island
Apr 3, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed upcoming events.
Drugs, Cash, and Hidden Gun Found Near Playground in Grand Island Raid; Two Arrested
Apr 3, 2026 / News
GRAND ISLAND - Two individuals were arrested Thursday afternoon following a search warrant at a residence on East 16th Street, according to the Gra...
Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban
Apr 3, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas. Game and Pa...
South Locust Street Closure Set for April 8 as Major Reconstruction Project Continues
Apr 3, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing the closure of the South Locust Street from Oklahoma Aven...