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NSP Modernizes Command Structure, Promotes Scott to Lt. Colonel
Jan 16, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
January 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce multiple command staff promotions and a change in t...
Trade Built to Last: Why Reauthorizing AGOA is Essential
Jan 16, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Throughout my tenure as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, one thing has always been evident: trade works best when it is bui...
Kearney Named One of the Top 100 Arts-Vibrant Communities in the US
Jan 16, 2026 / Bobbi Dickerson MARKETING COORDINATOR
Kearney, Neb. — Kearney has been named one of the Top 100 most arts-vibrant communities in the United States in the 2025 Arts Vibrancy I...
GI Police Report
Jan 16, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 01/16/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 16, 2026 / HPD
January 16th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 15, 2026, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 500 block of North Elm Aven...
Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote
Jan 16, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Nebr.- Nebraska 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by November 3 of this year are now eligible to register to vote. “This is a grea...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Trump’s First Year Back in Office, Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
Jan 16, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republica...
LR18CA Fails to Advance at Legislature
Jan 16, 2026 / KRGI News
A proposed constitutional amendment that would have reimbursed political subdivisions for unfunded mandates failed to advance at the Nebraska Legis...
Juveniles injured in multi-vehicle accident in Merrick County
Jan 16, 2026 / Merrick County Sheriff's Office
PALMER - Merrick County Sheriff Deputies were detailed to Highway 92 west of 5th road near Palmer to investigate a two vehicle injury acciden...
GIPD, HCSO Partner to Support Red Sand Project
Jan 16, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department and the Hall County Sheriff’s Office teamed up Thursday to participate in the R...
Grand Island Young Professionals to the 10th Annual State of the City Address
Jan 16, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island’s Young Professionals program is hosting the 10th annual State of the City Address Thur., Jan. 22...
High Wind Warning, Snow, and Critical Fire Weather possible Today
Jan 16, 2026 / NWS
Key messages: A High Wind Warning is in effect until 6pm. Northwest winds of 30-40mph, with gusts of 50-60mph are possible across the area today, s...
Twenty-four students graduate SCC program
Jan 15, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
January 15, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Twenty‑four individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) earned Southeast Community College (SCC) ...
Freshman Open House Approaching at Northwest HS
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards highlighted the activities at Northwest High School.
GIPS Focuses on Increased Attendance
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Mitchell Roush, GIPS Communications Director discussed the attendance issue.
More Measures Introduced at the Legislature
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Twenty-six measures were introduced at the Nebraska Legislature. Click here for the highlights from the Unicameral Update.
Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump’s First Year Back in Office
Jan 15, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
TRANSCRIPT: Senator Ricketts: “Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. “Afte...
High Winds Expected Friday
Jan 15, 2026 / NWS
The High Wind Watch for Friday was expanded. A Fire Weather Watch was issued for western portions of the area. Please find additional...
GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce announces the 2026 Top 35 Under 35 Honorees
Jan 15, 2026 / Jessica Salinas
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce 2026–...
NSP Investigating Death at Red Willow County Jail
Jan 15, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
JANUARY 15, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an in-custody death that occurred at t...
GI Police Report
Jan 15, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 01/15/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, ple...
Nebraska Appleseed Responds to the Governor’s State of the State
Jan 15, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Sta...
15 killed on Nebraska roadways in December
Jan 15, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Lincoln, Neb — During the month of December 2025, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data ...
Governor Jim Pillen Delivers State of the State Address
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Script for the governor's state of the state address. The complete speech can be heard below. Click here for a story from the Unicameral Update.&n...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 15, 2026 / HPD
January 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 14, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700 block of North Crane Aven...