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NDOT Celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week, Highlights Safe Driving Near Work Zones
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
Click to see interviews-Katie Wilson, Executive Director, AGC Nebraska_1 -Bob Hokanson, Paving Superintendent, Hawkins Construction -Christian My...
Celebration of Excellence to recognize academic achievements, showcase student research
Apr 21, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of studen...
Online Season Passes Now Available for Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool
Apr 21, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Season passes for Island Oasis Water Park and Lincoln Pool are now available for purchase online through Friday, May 29....
Buffalo County America 250 Celebration Set for July 4 at the Fairgrounds
Apr 20, 2026 / Kiane Davidson
On behalf of community partners and the Buffalo County America 250 Committee, we are pleased toannounce the Buffalo County America 250 Celebration,...
Royal Composite Engineering Breaks Ground on Expansion In Minden
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
A Ceremonial groundbreaking Monday kicked off a three million dollar expansion coupled with two million dollars in new equipment at Royal Engineere...
HCSO Works 21 Hours During Enforcement Effort
Apr 20, 2026 / Troy Arends
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $1448.78 through NDOT Highway Safety Office to conduct selective enforcement for the U Drive U T...
Webinar to help producers navigate tax issues after wildfire livestock sales
Apr 20, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 20, 2026 —Wildfires and other disasters can force agricultural producers to sell livestock earlier or in greater numbers...
Engleman Elementary's 'Coins for Cancer' Drive Raises $2,821 for Grace Cancer Foundation
Apr 20, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Making a difference one coin at a time is what drove student generosity at Engleman Elementary. Led by the student-run...
Hall County Board of Commissioners to Meet Tuesday.
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
District 5 Commissioner Jane Richardson previewed Tuesday's Hall County Board of Commissioners Meeting. See the agenda and hear the interview below...
GICA Previews Season
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
Monika Peters discussed the Grand Island Concert Association season.
Second senior art thesis exhibition to open April 24
Apr 20, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Five Hastings College seniors will showcase their work in the second senior thesis art exhibition, which is open April...
Outgoing Senators Give Final Farewells
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
Outgoing Legislators gave their final farewells on Friday. District 38 Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil presented a tear filled message. Murman...
American Red Cross proudly recognizes the dedication of its volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Apr 20, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- APRIL 20, 2026— National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25 and the American Red Cross of Neb...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 20, 2026 / NWS
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to 9pm today due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 20-30mph and low afternoon relative humidi...
Grand Island Area Farmers Market Participating in Go Big Give to Support Market to Meals Program
Apr 18, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, NE – – The Grand Island Area Farmers Market is proud to announce its participation in Go Big Give, a community-wide day o...
Gov. Pillen Requests Extension to Submit Information for Wildfire Damage
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to submit infor...
Gov. Pillen Applauds Legislature for Sustaining Vetoes
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning votes taken by the Legislature today on a handful of bills he returned...
Hope Harbor to Have Change in Leadership
Apr 18, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator
Grand Island, NE - Hope Harbor is entering an exciting new chapter and is pleased to share key leadership updates as the organization moves into it...
Unemployment Insurance Workshop for Job Seekers in Lexington
Apr 18, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LEXINGTON, NE — The Nebraska Department of Labor is hosting a free Unemployment Insurance workshop in Lexington to help job seekers understan...
Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign
Apr 18, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 17, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 20 impaired drivers from the road during a special enf...
Gov. Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address to Nebraska Legislature
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Audio1 President Kelly, Speaker Arch, and members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature.Friends and distinguished guests. My fellow Nebraskans. Last...
Starr’s art on display at Good Samaritan
Apr 17, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY— The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by Nebraska artist Chuck Starr. The display, which continu...
GIPS Named GI Area Habitat for Humanity 2026 Business Partner of the Year For over a decade, a unique collaboration has been quietly building the landscape of Grand Island
Apr 17, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island Public Schools’ Career Pathways Institute (CPI) and the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity have continued to partner to have...
Grand Island Parks & Recreation to Host Arbor Day Tree Planting Event at Augustine Park
Apr 17, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City Tree Board and Gates Elementary School, w...
Gov. Pillen Vetoes Several Bills on Thursday
Apr 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Governor Jim Pillen vetoed five bills on Thursday. Four attempted overrides failed on Friday morning. LINCOLN, NE – , Governor Jim Pil...