Local News
Two GIPS Educators Honored with Statewide Awards
Apr 29, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — It has been a landmark week for local education as two of our own have been recognized for their tireless dedication, l...
CDHD Hosts Event in June
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Jess Hammers, Collective Impact Manager at the Central District Health Department prepares for 'Fun in the Sun' on June 27th.
CNCAA Hosts Event at Bader Park Saturday
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addictions discussed a free event coming up on Saturday at Bader Park near Chapman.&nb...
Summer Program Guide Out for GI Recreation
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Todd McCoy of the Parks and Recreation Department discussed the Summer Program Guide.
Rasher Featured at CNHS
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI Sports
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society featured Rasher as the Pet of the Week.
Go Big Pre-Give is Underway
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation discussed Go Big Give which happens May 7th.
NDOT Announces New District Engineer for South-Central Nebraska
Apr 29, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
April 29, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has named Eric Klein as the new District 4 Engine...
CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week
Apr 29, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY and GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will be illuminated in red, May 6-12, in honor of National Nurs...
Fatal Crash in Hall County Follows Flight from DUI Investigation
Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 28, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — One man is deceased after crashing his vehicle while attempting to flee an impaired driving inves...
Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol and Energy Production
Apr 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and disc...
Alcohol Compliance Checks in Furnas County
Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
April 28, 2026 (Lexington, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Furnas Coun...
Stolley Park Road Closure Begins May 4 for Reconstruction Project
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Starting Monday, May 4, Stolley Park Road will be closed from South Locust Street to the main south entrance of the Fonn...
Doug Brown Wraps Up GI City Council meeting
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 1's Doug Brown chats about a council meeting that saw the full approval of a new Finance Director as well as a budget summary from City Admini...
Grand Island City Council Approves Chelsey Steinke as Next Finance Director/City Treasurer
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — In a unanimous 8-0 vote, the Grand Island City Council approved the appointment of Chelsey Steinke as the City’s n...
Evnen Views Ballot Counting Test in Hall County
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen was in Grand Island Tuesday to watch Logic and Accuracy testing on the two optical scanner ballot counting ma...
Section of C Street closing in Hastings
Apr 28, 2026 / Wade Harris
April 28, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — Weather permitting, on April 30, a section of C Street east of 5th Avenue will be closed, according to...
Man sentenced for Murder in Hall County Dies in Omaha
Apr 28, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
April 28, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) – Greg Carlson #53083, age 69, died today at an Omaha hospital. He was incarcerated at the Omaha Correctional Ce...
Hastings Utility Department tree-trimming to begin next week
Apr 28, 2026 / Tony Herrman
The Hastings Utility Department’s fifth large-scale tree-trimming project in the last six years is scheduled to begin the week of May 4. The ...
Applications Now Open for Nebraska LEAD Program’s 45th Cohort
Apr 28, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 28, 2026 —Individuals with a passion for agriculture, leadership and shaping the future of Nebraska are encouraged to ap...
DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29
Apr 28, 2026 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Wednesday, April 29, as a show o...
PSC Resolves Roberts Seed Complaint
Apr 28, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an order approving a stipulated agreement with Roberts Seed, Inc., a...
Bike to School Day-May 6
Apr 28, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Kearney—CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with Kearney Public Schools, Safe Kids Platte Valley, Kearney Police Department and Buffalo C...GIPL Announces 2026 Summer Programming for Kids & Teens
Apr 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Readers of all ages are invited to “Unearth a Story” at the Grand Island Public Library this summer! The fun...Shelbourn gift brings Willa Cather bronze to Hastings College
Apr 28, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – On Saturday, April 25, Hastings College held a special ceremony to unveil a Willa Cather statuette, a scale replica of...
Hastings College Music to celebrate end of year with ‘Music Finale Extravaganza’
Apr 27, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Music invites the community to its final performance of the academic year: the Music Finale Extravaga...