Local News
Strike Up the Band: Alumni Invited to March in Harvest of Harmony Parade
Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
GRAND ISLAND, NE — A cherished Grand Island tradition is fast approaching, and all former band members are invited to dust off their instrume...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 4, 2026 / HPD
July 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 100 block of East 4th Street. ...
Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College
Jul 4, 2026 / NDOL
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed...
GIAEDC & Chamber to Host 3rd Annual Summer Intern Social
Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) & Chamber of Commerce will bring together interns...
Nebraska State Patrol Welcomes Two New K9s to the Ranks
Jul 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 2, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Do...
GI Tourism Touches on 4th
Jul 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed the fourth of July and Grand Island's top 20 city status.
GISH Marching Band to Perform in D.C. at the National Independence Day Parade on National Television UPDATE
Jul 2, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Mitchell Roush. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander Marching Band is headed to the nation’s capital...
Buffalo County America 250 Celebration Announces Inclement Weather Plan for Fireworks Display
Jul 2, 2026 / Bobbi Dickerson Marketing Coordinator Kearney Visitors Bureau
The Buffalo County America 250 Event Committee has announced its inclement weather contingency plan for the community fireworks display schedu...
GI Police Report
Jul 2, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/02/2026 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 2, 2026 / HPD
July 2nd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 1, 2026, a 38-year-old Hastings resident reported theft of services in the 2800 block of Park Lane Drive. ...
Attorney General Hilgers Files Disciplinary Action Against Lincoln Orthopedic Surgeon Accused of Sexual Harassment
Jul 2, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln -- Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that his office has filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action against Steven F. Shannon, M.D., a ...
Howard Resigns As Chief Of St. Paul Police
Jul 2, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News
On Wednesday in a Facebook Post, St. Paul Police Chief Dan Howard submitted his resignation to the City citing his last day being St. Paul's Top Co...
Gov. Pillen Unveils Quilt and Framed Declaration of Independence to be Displayed Through July
Jul 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Flanked by members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as others, Governor Jim Pillen unveiled objects tha...
Leadership Unlimited Announces Executive Director Transition After 10 Years of Growth and Impact
Jul 2, 2026 / Press Release
(Grand Island, NE) – Leadership Unlimited announced today that Executive Director Jessica Hendricks will step down from her role on August 6,...
Nebraska State Fair launches 72-hour flash sale to celebrate America’s 250th Lowest Season Pass price of the year
Jul 2, 2026 / Jack Sheard
Calling all avid Fair fans, this is for you! The Nebraska State Fair is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic 72-hour fla...
CNCAA Introduces 'Catch My Breath'
Jul 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Jessica Mayes of the Central District Health Department has a new vape prevention program, Catch My Breath.
CDHD Stresses Summer Safety
Jul 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department provided safety tips.
Grand Island City Offices to be Closed on July 3
Jul 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — With the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the City of Grand Island would like tob announce various closures that will take ...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 1, 2026 / HPD
July 1st 2026Reported Offenses: On June 30, 2026, a 44-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 400 block of East 2nd Street. Arrests/C...
Woman Arrested After Laser Strike on NSP Aircraft
Jul 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 1, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Two people have been arrested by the Lincoln Police Department after a laser strike on an NSP airplane. ...
Mid-America Manufacturing Sector Improves Despite Manufacturing Job Losses and High Inflation
Jul 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
June 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fifth straight month.-The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs ...
A New Chapter: UNK partners with nonprofit to preserve legacy of Nebraska author Mari Sandoz
Jul 1, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking on a central role in a statewide effort to preserve and expand access to the legacy...
Hall County Commissioners have public hearing about continuation of Hall County Rural Transportation
Jul 1, 2026 / Carol Bryant
GRAND ISLAND – Hall County Commissioners had a public hearing June 30 concerning continuation of services from Hall County Rural Transportati...
GI City Council Holds Budget Session
Jul 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council Heard Budget Presentations from several entities Tuesday. View the complete meeting here. See conversat...
Nebraska Joins FTC and Coalition of States in Promoting Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
Jun 30, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit to stop Havas Media Gr...