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Chief Justice Funke to Announce Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month with Proclamation
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the Sta...
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel of Judges Blocks Access Through the Mail to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a nationwide APA stay of the Biden Administration's 2023 Rule removing the in-person ...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Nebraska Honoring Fallen Firefighters
May 1, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen directed that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3 in accordance with...
A New Traffic Violation Scam Targets Nebraskans via Text Message
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
May 1, 2026 A new ongoing traffic-related scam is being sent via text message to try and steal personal data. Scammers are sending text messag...
100% Compliance in Howard County Alcohol Inspections
May 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 1, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Nebraska State Patrol investigators report 100% compliance during alcohol compliance checks held thi...
Grand Island Building Services Division Announces Expanded Hours of Operation
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — To enhance customer service and improve accessibility for residents, contractors and developers, the City of Grand Islan...
Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Mid-America Index Advances Above Growth Neutral for Third Straight Month, Price Gauge Surges to Two-Year High
May 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
April 2026 Survey Highlights -The overall index rose above growth neutral for a third straight month.-The nine-state region added manufacturing jo...
GIPD Hosts Latest H.E.L.P. Insight Session
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
GI Police Chief Kevin Denney CommentsAlyssa Heagy, Exec. Director - NextPoint Home Developments Comments Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Isla...
Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Set for May 8
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Law enforcement officers, state leaders, family members and community supporters from across Nebraska will gather in Gra...
Grand Island Man Convicted by Jury of Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession of Cocaine
May 1, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that a federal jury in Lincoln, Nebraska, returned a guilty verdict on April 29, 2026, against Jos...
Farm Bill Passes House for First Time in 8 Years
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE — The House passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 on Thursday morning by a vote of 224-200. Three Republicans w...
Drought planning groups across state urge public to conserve water
May 1, 2026 / Carla Felix,
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Platte Basin Coalition, the Lower Platte River Drought Consortium, the Republican River Basin NRDs, and the Nebraska Depa...
Go Big Give Now a Week Away
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way discussed the May 7th Go Big Give event. Get details at www.gobiggive.org
Northwest Seniors Approach the End of the Year
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI News
Northwest Superintendent Jeff Edwards discussed the spring news for Northwest Public Schools.
GISH Hosting Unified Track Meet Today
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI Sports
Andrea Hill discussed the annual GISH Unified Track Meet at Memorial Stadium.
Gov. Pillen Says Farmers Will See Benefits from Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
Apr 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen says the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads will ultimately benefit American farmers, p...
Two to be honored at UNMC commencement in Omaha
Apr 30, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Former USAF Surgeon General James Roudebush, MD, and transplant pioneer James Armitage, MD, to be recognized. Two University of Nebraska Medical C...
St. Francis Women's Imaging Celebrates 10-Years
Apr 30, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, NE– CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service fro...
Nebraska State Patrol Promotes New Major and Lieutenant
Apr 30, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 30, 2026 (LINCOLN NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the ranks of Major and Lie...
Kearney Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Transportation of Child Pornography
Apr 30, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Jonathan Wagner, 27, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 23, 2026, in federal court ...
Two GIPS Educators Honored with Statewide Awards
Apr 29, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — It has been a landmark week for local education as two of our own have been recognized for their tireless dedication, l...
CDHD Hosts Event in June
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Jess Hammers, Collective Impact Manager at the Central District Health Department prepares for 'Fun in the Sun' on June 27th.
CNCAA Hosts Event at Bader Park Saturday
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addictions discussed a free event coming up on Saturday at Bader Park near Chapman.&nb...
Summer Program Guide Out for GI Recreation
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Todd McCoy of the Parks and Recreation Department discussed the Summer Program Guide.