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Two Nominees Forwarded for Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District
Mar 28, 2026 / News
LINCOLN, NE – Friday, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District advanced two names for consi...
KPD Releases Findings Following Investigation into Infant Death:
Mar 27, 2026 / Kearney Police Department
Following an investigation that lasted several months, which included collaboration between the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office and numerous...
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week Student Poster Contest Winners Announced
Mar 27, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny, Public Information Officer
March 27, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Lt. Governor Joe Kelly recognized Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 23-27) following a proclamation issue...
New Report Highlights Workforce Strengths and Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2026 and Beyond
Mar 27, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) has released a report titled Building Nebraska’s Future Workforce: A Statewide La...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 27, 2026 / HPD
March 27th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 26, 2026, a 68-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 100 block of South Denver Avenue. On...
Education Committee Priority Bill Gains First Round Approval at Unicameral
Mar 27, 2026 / KRGI News
LB 1050 seeks to improve early literacy in Nebraska by: • Identifying third-grade students who are and are not able to read at or above g...
Judiciary Committee Omnibus Bill Gains First Round Approval at Legislature
Mar 27, 2026 / KRGI News
A measure that included several different bills advanced at the legislature on Wednesday. As part of the committee amendment was Senator Te...
Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fire Update March 27
Mar 27, 2026 / News
Current Situation: On Saturday at 6 p.m. local time, Rocky Mountain CIMT 1 will transfer management responsibility of all four fires in a formal pr...
Dr. Irick named Doctor of the Year
Mar 27, 2026 / CHI Health
GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health St. Francis has recognized Hospitalist Dr. Ryan Irick with its 2026 Physician Excellence Award. The announcement was ...
SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching 
Mar 27, 2026 / Corey Williams
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska...
Red Flag Warning Issued Today & Tomorrow
Mar 27, 2026 / NWS
Red Flag Warning remains in effect for areas near/east of Highway 281 this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch for Saturday has been upgraded ...
Heartland United Way celebrates the power of believing United is the Way
Mar 27, 2026 / Sar
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. (March 26, 2026) Stories of hope and impact underscored the power of belief as the Heartland United Way held its 2026 Campaign C...
GI Police Report
Mar 27, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/26/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Dangerous Fire Weather Friday & Saturday
Mar 26, 2026 / News
Red Flag Warning for areas along and east of Highway 281 on Friday. Fire Weather Watch for the entire area on Saturday due to likely critical/extr...
Red Cross: Be Prepared for Spring Storms
Mar 26, 2026 / Josh Murray
MARCH 26, 2026 - OMAHA, NEBRASKA — With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska. The American ...
Work will begin on I-80 on the Alda Bridge
Mar 26, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Grand Island, Neb. — Weather permitting, work will begin March 31 on Interstate 80 (I-80), at reference post 305.69 in the westbound lanes, a...
Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update: March 26
Mar 26, 2026 / News
Current Situation: Two new fires started overnight Wednesday in Grant County northeast of the Morrill Fire. The Ashby Fire, which started near the ...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 26, 2026 / HPD
March 26th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On March 25, 2026, a 12-year-old Hastings resident was cited for possession of tobacco produ...
Main Budget Bill Advances at the Legislature
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
The main budget bill advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. After two previous failures, senators came together to advance an amended LB 1071....
GI Police Report
Mar 26, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/26/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
GICC Featured in Education Focus
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Central Catholic Principal Jordan Engle discussed the latest at the school.
GIPS Features Howard Elementary's attendance Incentives
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Howard Elementary Principal Jessica Schroeder discussed attendance incentives at the school.
Sandhills fire forces evacuations
Mar 26, 2026 / News
HYANNIS - Wildfires have started in Grant County, resulting in some road closures on Hwy 2 and Hwy 61. Please use caution if you are driving in are...
Howard County to hold political forum
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI NEWS
With the Nebraska Primary Elections coming up on May 12th. One area group is making sure every voice can be heard. The Patriotic Revival Group alon...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Mar 26, 2026 / NWS
A strong cold front pushing through the area this morning will usher in gusty north-northeast winds across the entire area for the rest of the day....