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BIEC Preps for State Fair
Aug 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Kyler Tarwater of the Big Iron Events Center discussed upcoming events.
Light Up the Night 5K for Mental Health is Sept. 12–Register Online by Sept. 3
Aug 14, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Kearney, NE - Registration is now open for Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run on Friday, Sept. 12 at Yanney Park in Kearney. Coordinated by CHI Health ...
Trooper Struck While Parked on I-80 After Previous Crash
Aug 14, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 14, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — A Nebraska State Trooper suffered minor injuries Thursday evening when his patrol vehicle was st...
GIPD Awarded $20,000 Grant for State Fair Traffic Enforcement
Aug 14, 2026 / GIPD
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded up to $20,000 in grant funding to conduct additional impaired drivin...
GI Police Report
Aug 14, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 08/13/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Northwest Public Schools Under Way
Aug 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards discussed the opening of the school year and the fall musical, Wonderland.
GIPS Opens School Year
Aug 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Communications Director Mitchell Roush discussed the 26-27 school year for Grand Island Public Schools.
GIPD Conducts Nearly 800 Traffic Stops During Speeding Prevention Enforcement Campaign
Aug 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department participated in the national “Speeding Catches Up With You” High Visibili...
GIPD Investigation Leads to Arrest in Tucson
Aug 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island Police Department investigation into the alleged sex trafficking of a minor has resulted in the arrest of...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Back to School Month
Aug 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation to mark the start of the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing the need for safe,...
Troopers Arrest Wisconsin Attempted Homicide Suspect in Nebraska
Aug 14, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 13, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man wanted in connection with an attempt...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 14, 2026 / HPD
August 13th 2026Reported Offenses: On August 12, 2026, a 46-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 700 block of South Bost...
Crosswalk Painting Open House set for 8/20
Aug 14, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Heartbeat Creative District invites the public to an open house to meet the artists who will lead the crosswalk painting initiative on several ...
CNCAA Has a History of Help
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes from the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed the services offered and the background of the organization....
CDHD Offers Healthy Families America Program
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Alene Rodriguez-Hernandez discussed the Healthy Families America program.
CCC Opens Fall Schedule Next Week
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Haley Koehn, Central Community College Admissions Recruiting Coordinator, discussed the upcoming school year.
GI Police Report
Aug 12, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 08/12/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 12, 2026 / HPD
August 12th 2026Reported Offenses: On August 11, 2026, a 22-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of Crane Avenue. On Augu...
Hastings Zoning Follow-up Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
Aug 12, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Development Services Department will present proposed regulations for zoning updates related to adult establishments as well a...
100% Compliance in Harlan County Alcohol Compliance Checks
Aug 12, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 11, 2026 (Alma, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Harlan County. ...
Nebraska Helps Secure Major Victory Against Biden-Era Gas Stove Regulations
Aug 12, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln—Today, Nebraska helped secure a major victory against gas stove regulations put in place by the Biden Administration. The U.S. Court ...
Hall County Commissioners Wrap up Hour Long Meeting
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Commissioners held an hour long meeting on Tuesday. See the complete meeting below.
PRCA Oregon Trail Rodeo Coming To Hastings
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI
(Hastings, NE) - The PRCA Oregon Trail Rodeo is coming to the Adams County Fairgrounds this weekend. August 14th-16th. Each night will have a showt...
Grand Island Music Series Plans Final Summer Show
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI News
LJ McCormick previewed the final summer show for the Grand Island Music Series Thursday.
Hastings Solid Waste Landfill to Undergo Maintenance
Aug 11, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill public operations will be limited on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to allow for scheduled maintenance of the facility’s...