Area News
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Sep 20, 2021 / AP
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group s... continue reading
Fillabuster Blocks Proposal To Split Douglas County
Sep 20, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* At the state capital, redistricting plans will carry over into this week as the proposal by the chair of th... continue reading
Victim Identified In Fatal Accident In Hall Co.
Sep 15, 2021 / Press Release
On Sept. 14, 2021, at approximately 5:42 p.m. Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an injury accident on Interstate 80 near mile marke... continue reading
Plans Underway For Those Wanting To Pay Respects To Fallen Hero
Sep 8, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Efforts are underway in Omaha for those wanting to pay their respects to one of the 13 fallen in the Kabul bombing. The casket carrying Cpl. Daega... continue reading
Plans For New FexEx Center In Grand Island
Sep 8, 2021 / AP
Land that had served as the home of a Grand Island garden center will soon become the site of a FedEx Ground warehouse and distribution center. &n... continue reading
State Fair Looking To 2022 And Beyond
Sep 7, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The 2021 Nebraska State Fair has wrapped up, and now plans are already underway for next year's Fair and beyond. KRGI's Tyson Havranek has the sto... continue reading
Multi-vehicle crash kills 2 people, injures 5 in Nebraska
Sep 7, 2021 / Tyson Havranek With facts from NSP PR
One person has been arrested after a multi-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of two people Saturday morning in Lincoln. The crash occurred at a... continue reading
State Fair Files Lawsuit Hoping To Take Back Rights To Aksarben Stock Show
Sep 7, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The Nebraska State Fair has filed a lawsuit which will attempt to find out who owns rights to the Aksarben stock show name and logo. The Nebraska ... continue reading
CDHD Offers Guidance To Those Attending Nebraska State Fair
Aug 26, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Opening ceremonies for the state fair kickoff tomorrow With thousands expected to attend, the Central District Health Department is offering guida... continue reading
Ex-State Fair finance director pleads no contest to theft
Aug 26, 2021 / AP
The former finance director of the Nebraska State Fair has pleaded no contest to three counts of felony theft of money from the fair. 30 yea... continue reading
Covid 19 Vaccine Receives FDA Approval
Aug 24, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The covid 19 vaccine from pfizer has been given the green light from the FDA and health officials and government leaders are hoping that will help ... continue reading
Live In The KRGI Newsroom: Governor Pete Ricketts
Aug 23, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
KRGI News Director Tyson Havranek sat down with Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Monday morning. KRGI News/Sports · Governor Pete ... continue reading
KRGI News Special Report:Covid Rates On The Rise
Aug 18, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Covid-19 cases continue to see an increase in the tri-cities with the emergence of the Delta variant and our area health professionals are pleading... continue reading
Labor shortage sees Nebraska cut state parks' hours, service
Aug 18, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Labor shortages that have plagued businesses across the country have also put the squeeze on Nebraska's state parks. The... continue reading
Standoff in Kearney ends with death of suspect in shootings
Aug 18, 2021 / Ap
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police say a standoff in Kearney with a suspect in the shooting of two women ended with the death of the man from a self... continue reading
Officer-Involved Shooting in Howard County
Aug 14, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 14, 2021 (ST PAUL, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting t... continue reading
Additional Information Released on Juniata Active Shooter/Standoff
Aug 11, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 11, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information regarding the active shooter... continue reading
Covid Chaos As Delta Cases Rise And Divide Grows In Grand Island
Aug 10, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
KRGI News/Sports · KRGI Special Report 8 - 10 - 21 Frustration is rising as schools get set to return, and the cities largest sch... continue reading
Racing And Gaming Appointment Clarification
Aug 10, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Back on the topic of expanded gaming there seems to be some confusion as to when shovels can be put in the ground and work can begin. Earlier this ... continue reading
GIPS temporarily returns to masking
Aug 9, 2021 / GIPS Release
Effective Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Grand Island Public Schools will temporarily require masks for all PK-12 staff, students and visitors while insi... continue reading
NSP Investigating Howard County In-Custody Death
Aug 5, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 5, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an in-custody death in Howard County. The incident oc... continue reading
Nebraska State Trooper Nicholas Goodwin Passes Away
Aug 5, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 5, 2021 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73. Troo... continue reading
Casino Addition Requests Could Saturate Market
Aug 2, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved casino gambling at Nebraska’s six licenced horse tracks last ... continue reading
Program Launched To Assist With Feral Cat Population In Doniphan
Aug 2, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Doniphan Trap Neuter Return, a program under Voice for Companion Animals aims to address/reduce the f... continue reading
GIPS Announces Back To School Plan
Jul 30, 2021 / GIPS Press Release
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Grand Island Public Schools announced the 2021-2022 Safe Return to School plan on July 30 during a pr... continue reading
