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Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Jun 9, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY–Many Americans live with painful hip or knee arthritis, making even simple daily activities a challenge. While joint replacement surg...
Gnocchi

CNHS Features Gnocchi as Pet of the WeekAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 9, 2026 / KRGI News

Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought Gnocchi, a four year old Wire Terrier for potential adoption. 

GGICF YPB Sets RecordAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 9, 2026 / KRGI News

Mac Whitlow of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation discussed a record setting year for the Youth Philanthropy Board. 

Nebraska Department of Education Builds Momentum in Growing the Educator Pipeline

Jun 9, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University and the Co...
City of Hastings Provides Housing Update

City of Hastings Provides Housing Update

Jun 9, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

The City of Hastings Development Services staff recently updated its Housing Dashboard to provide current information on housing in the community. ...
Swade Lamb (left), a sophomore international business major, speaks with a mentor during the Rural Fellows Academy inside the Nebraska East Union. Lamb will work with United Way of South Central Nebraska in Hastings. (Jordan Opp/University Communication and Marketing)

Rural Fellows relaunches with eight students serving across Nebraska

Jun 9, 2026 / Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing

Lincoln, Nebraska, June 9, 2026 — Eight University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are spending part of their summer immersed in Nebraska ...

Sgt. Ramsey Wins Inspector Championship for 3rd Straight Year

Jun 9, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — It’s a three-peat for Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement D...

United States Obtains $3.4M in a False Claims Act Judgment Against Nebraska Pharmacist

Jun 9, 2026 / Amy Donato

On May 29, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389...
United Way’s Day of Action Rallies Volunteers

United Way’s Day of Action Rallies Volunteers

Jun 9, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 8, 2026) Heartland United Way is rallying volunteers to take action and create meaningful impact throughout the commun...

Man Dies of Gunshot Would in Hall County

Jun 9, 2026 / Joshua Moline

On June 6, 2026, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence in Cairo, Nebraska, for a report of an...

TSCI inmate death

Jun 9, 2026 / NDOC

June 8, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Sean Barrett #75545, age 60, died today at a Lincoln hospital. He was incarcerated at the Tecumseh State Corre...

Hunting for Hope Approaching

Jun 9, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator

Grand Island, NE – Hope Harbor invites you to gather friends, family, or coworkers to create the ultimate scavenger hunt team for Hunting for...

Hall County Sheriff's Department Highlights PromotionsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 8, 2026 / KRGI News

Hall County Sheriff Josh Berlie and Chief Deputy Josh Moline discussed personnel.  

Many Events Approaching in GIAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 8, 2026 / KRGI News

Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism provided an update. 

City Provides Information Regarding Review of Pete's Safari Property

Jun 8, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Following recent public discussion and social media commentary regarding Pete's Safari, the City of Grand Island has rel...
Free Community Education–June 25  Understanding Dietary Fats with Dr. Fruehling

Free Community Education–June 25 Understanding Dietary Fats with Dr. Fruehling

Jun 8, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

GRAND ISLAND, NE--CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education s...

Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday

Jun 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday   June 8, 2026 (Fremont, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol hav...

Red Cross: Urgent need for donors to help keep blood supply stable

Jun 8, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 8, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to...
Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525

Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525

Jun 6, 2026 / Laura Strimple

GOTHENBURG, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Mike Jacobson, and Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, jo...
Calibraska Arts Initiative Brings Animation Pros to the State

Calibraska Arts Initiative Brings Animation Pros to the State

Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

NEBRASKA – The Hastings Public Library is partnering with the Calibraska Arts Initiative to offer virtual art programs for ages 5 and up. Tru...
St. Francis announces winner of $10,000 ticket

St. Francis announces winner of $10,000 ticket

Jun 5, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

Grand Island- Keagan Palmer from Phillips was the big winner of CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win raffle drawing on Ju...
Photo courtesy of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

UNL experts monitoring New World screwworm following Texas detection

Jun 5, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., June 5, 2026 —The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is aware of the confirm...
Public Input Welcome on Heartbeat Creative District

Public Input Welcome on Heartbeat Creative District

Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

The public is invited to a meeting meant to inform and provide an opportunity for input about Heartbeat Creative District planning, as well as othe...
Hastings Schedules Comprehensive Plan Update

Hastings Schedules Comprehensive Plan Update

Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

The public is invited to a Comprehensive Plan update from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Library Meeting Room B. Development Services Dire...
Everybody Wins in Hastings Battle of Badges

Everybody Wins in Hastings Battle of Badges

Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

With overwhelming support for Hastings police officers and firefighters at the 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on June 4, the Hastings Police...