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Troopers Make 35 DUI Arrests in Independence Day Weekend
Jul 9, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol
July 9, 2026Lincoln, NETroopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 35 impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day Weekend. ...
GI Police Report
Jul 9, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/09/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Gov. Pillen Issues Memo Directing Further Reductions in State Spending; Outlines Processes to Ensure Compliance
Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is directing that state agencies, boards and commissions do their part in reducing state spending, to ensur...
Nebraska Launches Workforce Pell Grant Program to Expand Short-Term Training Access for Workers
Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — On Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen joined Metropolitan Community College, the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL), the Nebraska De...
Gov. Pillen Secures Federal Loan Assistance for Farmers and Producers Impacted by Wildfires
Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing federal financial loan assistance to help Nebraska farmers and producers impacted by major wi...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Jul 9, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln – Attorney General Hilgers alongside 46 partnering states announced today a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the c...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 9, 2026 / HPD
July 8th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 6, 2026, a 48-year-old Hastings resident reported a disturbance in the 1500 block of Westbrook Drive. On ...
Arrests of persons who physically assaulted a Grand Island man
Jul 8, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is investigating a physical assault that occurred late Sunday evening in the 100 bloc...
Grand Island Police Report
Jul 8, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/08/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
South Street to Close in Hastings for Repairs
Jul 8, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
South Street will be closed between Burlington and Lincoln Avenues shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday, July 9 to facilitate the planned rehabilitation o...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 8, 2026 / HPD
July 7th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 6, 2026, a 30-year-old Glenvil resident reported a criminal mischief in the 2700 block of West 2nd Street....
Scheierman Shares Important Message/Holds Meet and Greet In Grand Island
Jul 7, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today/Josh Salmon
Dream big, and have goals was the message sent by Boston Celtic NBA player Baylor Scheierman to kids at the Epic Discovery Center Tuesday in Grand ...
Car Crashes Into Apple Market In Kearney
Jul 7, 2026 / Central Nebraska Today News
At 12:13 Kearney First Responders were paged to the Apple Market at 7 West 25th Street in Kearney for a report of a Car driving through the Pharmac...
GI Police Report
Jul 7, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORT News media report for: 07/06/2026 All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media re...
Troopers Find Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Jul 7, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 6, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after finding ten pounds of suspec...
Next Class of Nebraska State Troopers Begins Training
Jul 7, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
JULY 6, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, Neb.) — A new class of Nebraska State Patrol recruit training is underway at the NSP Training Academy...
Heat Starts Opens Applications in Holdrege
Jul 7, 2026 / Pre
Head Start is an early education program designed to support children (0-5), families, and communities through quality education, comprehensive hea...
Hunting for Hope: The Eras Hunt Happens Saturday
Jul 6, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator
Grand Island, NE – There is still time to gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join Hope Harbor for Hunting for Hope: The Eras Hunt ...
HFD Responds to House Fire
Jul 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 6:22 p.m., on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1004 Brentwood Ave. The occupants, a family ...
Strike Up the Band: Alumni Invited to March in Harvest of Harmony Parade
Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
GRAND ISLAND, NE — A cherished Grand Island tradition is fast approaching, and all former band members are invited to dust off their instrume...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 4, 2026 / HPD
July 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 2, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported criminal mischief in the 100 block of East 4th Street. ...
Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College
Jul 4, 2026 / NDOL
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed...
GIAEDC & Chamber to Host 3rd Annual Summer Intern Social
Jul 4, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) & Chamber of Commerce will bring together interns...
Nebraska State Patrol Welcomes Two New K9s to the Ranks
Jul 2, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 2, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Do...
GI Tourism Touches on 4th
Jul 2, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism discussed the fourth of July and Grand Island's top 20 city status.