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Work will begin on I-80, near Kearney
Mar 20, 2026 / NDOT
March 19, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 23 on Interstate 80(I-80) near reference post 269.04, accordi...
Christopher Milke Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1st Degree Murder of Tammy Leslie
Mar 20, 2026 / Heather Buell
Christopher Milke was sentenced by Judge Rick Schreiner to life in prison for the 1st Degree Murder of Tammy Leslie of Beatrice, Nebraska. The jury...
DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026
Mar 20, 2026 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb., – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks during Phase II of Operat...
NDOT to Host Pre-Construction Public Open House April 2 for Improvements in Red Cloud
Mar 20, 2026 / NDOT
March 19, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is holding a public open house about upcoming con...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 20, 2026 / HPD
March 19th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 18, 2026, a 35-year-old Hastings resident reported an out-of-control juvenile in the 200 block of North...
First Budget Bill Fails to Advance at Legislature
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1071, the deficit budget bill failed to advance at the Legislature on Thursday. Several senators filibustered the bill after 3.5 million dollars ...
Grand Island Public Library Volunteer Judy Brott Honored with 2026 NLA Outstanding Volunteer Award
Mar 19, 2026 / City of Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is proud to announce that longtime volunteer Judy Brott has been recognized by the Nebra...
Data Center Electricity Bill Advances at Legislature
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1261 advanced to E&R at the Unicameral. The entire nation is facing unprecedented growth in the demand for electricity led in part by ...
Greg Hake Receives Northwest Distinguished Alumni Award
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
The Northwest Education Foundation proudly announces Gregory W. Hake as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring his exceptio...
Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update: March 19
Mar 19, 2026 / Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 is managing the Cottonwood and Morrill Fires under the direction of the State of Nebraska. ...
HUW Features a Trio of Events
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way discussed Go Big Give, the golf outing, and the annual meeting. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 16,...
GIPS Publishes Annual Report
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
Communications & Marketing Director Mitchell Roush discussed the annual report from Grand Island Public Schools. Click here to see the r...
An Amended LB 901 Advanced at the Nebraska Legislature
Mar 19, 2026 / KRGI News
A major revenue generating bill advanced at the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday. The basic features of LB901 - Adopts the Domestic Violence and H...
Work will begin on N-4, east of Davenport
Mar 19, 2026 / NDOT
March 19, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 23 on Nebraska Highway 4 (N-4), from reference post 97.6...
Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Again Conflict in Iran Creating Significant Volatility in Ag Sector
Mar 19, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
March 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall RMI dropped below growth neutral for March to its lowest level since October 2025.Weakness in th...
Nebraska LEAD Program Class 43 Graduates Recognized at Annual Banquet
Mar 19, 2026 / Kurtis Harms, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program
Lincoln, Neb., March 19, 2026 —The Nebraska LEAD Program honored the 30 Fellows of Class 43 during the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Counc...
GI Police Report
Mar 19, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/19/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Statewide Tornado Drill March 25
Mar 19, 2026 / News
The City of Hastings in conjunction with Adams County Emergency Management encouragesparticipation in the statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., Wednesda...
Gov. Pillen, Adjutant General Strong Tour Cottonwood Fire & Visit Brady Community
Mar 18, 2026 / Governor's Office
BRADY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, viewed the Cottonwoo...
Juried All Student Art Show opening this week at the JDAC
Mar 18, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Hastings College Juried All Student Art Show will be on view from March 19 to April 2, 2026, in the Jackson Dinsda...
AARP Nebraska and United Veterans Club of Grand Island Hosting April 11 Shred Event
Mar 18, 2026 / Jess Kinser, Associate State Director of Communications
LINCOLN, NEB. — AARP Nebraska will co‑host a free paper‑shredding event featuring an on‑site shred truck at the United Veterans Club’s ...
TEACH Focuses on the Dangers of Tobacco Use
Mar 18, 2026 / KRGI News
Take Down Tobacco Day is coming up April 1. Michelle Halpine of TEACH discussed the local effort to reduced tobacco use.
CDHD Receives Accreditation
Mar 18, 2026 / KRGI News
Liza Thalken discussed the Central District Health Department receiving national accreditation.
Work will begin on US-30, Kearney East
Mar 18, 2026 / NDOT
March 18, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 23 on U.S. Highway 30 (US-30), from reference post 274+9...
Nebraska ag land values decline for second consecutive year
Mar 18, 2026 / Ryan Evans Center for Agricultural Profitability
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 18, 2026 — The value of agricultural land in Nebraska declined 1% over the past year to an average of $3,905 per acr...