Local News
Troopers Complete County Fair Efforts in Several Communities
Jul 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 28, 2026 (Burwell, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol completed roadway safety efforts in several Nebraska communitie...
Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to the Philippines
Jul 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation from Japan to the Philippines on Monday, kicking off the second...
Section of US-6 will close for Hastings Southeast project
Jul 28, 2026 / NDOT
July 28, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting on July 31, a small section of U.S. Highway 6 (US-6) will be reopening (referenc...
Leadership Unlimited Lucky Draw is Approaching
Jul 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Leadership Unlimited's Lucky Draw is coming up next week. Organizers discussed the event.
CNHS Celebrates Anniversary Next Weekend
Jul 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens discussed the upcoming 60th Anniversary Celebration.
City of St. Paul/Howard County Commisioners to Hold Special Meeting August 4th.
Jul 28, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News
The City of St. Paul Facebook Page has published a notice on that there will be a special meeting between the St. Paul City Council and Howard Coun...
GI Police Report
Jul 28, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/28/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please co...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 28, 2026 / HPD
July 28th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 27, 2026, a 36-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud in the 600 block of South Burlington Avenue. ...
Lynne Walz Announces Farmer and Ag Leader, Ben Steffen, as her Running Mate
Jul 28, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News
With under 100 days to go until the General Election on November 3rd, Democratic Candidate for Governor Lynne Walz has named Humboldt Farmer Ben St...
Nebraska Statewide Material Characterization Study report released
Jul 28, 2026 / DWEE
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska now has updated data that will help communities, landfills, and recycling organizers make decisions about managing t...
Grand Island Police Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks
Jul 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks at nine local businesses on Monday, July 27 as pa...
Good Samaritan Emergency Care Recognized Globally
Jul 28, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce its Dr. Kenton L. Shaffer Emergency Care Center has been awarded the Emergency Nurses ...
Thursdays with the Mayor Live Coming to Hastings in August
Jul 28, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Mayor Jay Beckby invites the public to learn more about the budget process and how taxes support the City of Hastings during an open house event ca...
Hall County Commissioners Meet
Jul 27, 2026 / KRGI News
District 5 Commissioner Jane Richard preview's Monday's Hall County Budget Meeting.
Grand Generation Center Hosts Event Thursday
Jul 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Generation Center hosts Health and Resource Fair on Thursday. Jen Heaton discussed the event.
GI Police Report
Jul 27, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 07/27/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 27, 2026 / HPD
July 27th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On July 26, 2026, a 24-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for driving under revocation i...
Deida named St. Francis Caring Kind Award recipient
Jul 27, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis recently honored Beth Deida, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Award recipient. Recipients of this prestigiou...
GI Police Report
Jul 24, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 07/24/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 24, 2026 / HPD
July 24th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 23, 2026, a 26-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft of a motor vehicle in the 600 block of South B...
Dr. Stolz joins Good Samaritan Orthopedics Clinic
Jul 24, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) welcomes Justis Stolz, MD board-certified sports medicine physician, to its staff. As a high...
Aug. 11 South Central Agricultural Laboratory Field Day Features Interactive Talks, Demos and Innovation
Jul 24, 2026 / Deloris Pittman
The University of Nebraska South Central Agricultural Laboratory (SCAL) Field Day is on Tuesday, August 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the SCAL...
Heat Advisory Issued
Jul 24, 2026 / NWS
There is a heat advisory from mid day Saturday through Monday. See details below.
Lexington Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jul 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Manuel Enrique Corona-Ramirez, 52, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 23, 2026, in...
Grand Island Utilities Warns Customers of Utility Scam Calls
Jul 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Utilities is reminding customers to remain vigilant after receiving reports that scammers are once again im...