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Hall County Wraps up Tuesday Board Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 / KRGI News
See the complete Hall County Board of Commissioners Meeting here.
Aurora High School to Host Supreme Court Oral Arguments on April 29
Apr 21, 2026 / Press Release
Aurora High School students will get a rare firsthand look at the judicial process from inside their school when the Nebraska Supreme Court convene...
Single-Vehicle Fatal Accident Southeast of Cambridge.
Apr 21, 2026 / Furnas Co Sherriff Department
FURNAS COUNTY, NE – The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatal accident that occurred on the evening of...
Global Roots Festival Saturday
Apr 21, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island, NE — Community members from across Central Nebraska and beyond are invited to experience the world without leaving home at...
Nebraska State Fair announces Twisted Chrome and Stampede Series lineup
Apr 21, 2026 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair is bringing back fan-favorite motorsports and rodeo action in 2026, with the return of the Twisted Chrome series at the Sta...
Mayor Roger Steele to Provide Update on Good Life District, Woodsonia Negotiations
Apr 21, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22 to provide an update on th...
Set Sail for Giving during Go Big GIVE on May 7
Apr 21, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
One small act can create a ripple.The 13th Annual Go Big GIVE is hoping to turn ripples into waves of impact for 165 local nonprofits on May 7, 202...
City of Hastings Celebrates Arbor Day
Apr 21, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Arbor Day program will start at 2:30 p.m. at Watson Elementary on Friday, April 24 at 1720 Crane Ave. Volunteers will plant a...
Gov. Pillen Holds First-Ever Open Media Cabinet Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a first-ever open cabinet meeting for members of the media. Held in the Governor’s Heari...
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...