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Hall County Building Inspector Provides Guidance
Aug 17, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County Building Inspector Ryan Grubbs passed along reminders as homeowners and contractors begin building projects.
Hastings Police Report
Aug 17, 2026 / HPD
August 17th 2026Reported Offenses: On August 16, 2026, a 42-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 600 block of South Boston Avenue. ...
Two New Directors Begin Terms on the Nebraska Corn Board, One Director Re-appointed
Aug 17, 2026 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed Michael Bergen to serve as the District 3 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), which...
GI Police Report
Aug 17, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 08/17/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours.All individuals arrested,...
Don't Use Fertilizer Tanks to Haul Drinking Water for Cattle
Aug 17, 2026 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., August 17, 2026 — Veterinary toxicologists in the region are again seeing cases of cattle deaths associated with water hauled ...
GIPS Wraps up August Meeting
Aug 16, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
The Grand Island Public School Board of Education had its monthly meeting on Thursday. Click here for a complete wrap.
Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash in Lincoln County
Aug 15, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 14, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a semi driver after one person was killed ...
GIPD to Conduct Child Restraint Safety Operations
Aug 15, 2026 / Jill Granere City Clerk
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department will be conducting a series of child restraint safety operations this fall near eleme...
LB 1032 Is a Game Changer for Native Families in Nebraska
Aug 14, 2026 / Samantha Magpie, Communications Manager, Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition
Nebraska tribes now have a powerful tool in the ongoing fight to protect and raise their youngest members without fear of reprisal.With the passage...
Nebraska Sorghum hosts September Field Day in Indianola
Aug 14, 2026 / Jesse Harding Campbell
LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 14, 2026) – Nebraska Sorghum will host its 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Field Day Wednesday, Sept. 9, near Indianola. In partner...
Teen Library Council Meeting Set for September
Aug 14, 2026 / Jill Granere City Clerk
Grand Island, Neb. — Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us for TLC-the Teen Library Council. This group meets once a month, generally on th...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 14, 2026 / HPD
August 14th 2026Reported Offenses: On August 13, 2026, a 36-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street...
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...
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....