Local News
GIPD Reports Reduction in Crime Through First Four Months of 2026
May 13, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
See an interview with Chief Kevin Denney Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is happy to report another significant decl...
Buffalo County to Participate in “Make It Click” Safety Mobilization
May 13, 2026 / Jeni Samuelson Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a traffic safety grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Off...
CCC Celebrates Veterans' Graduations
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Barry Horner, Veterans Services Coordinator at Central Community College saluted recent graduates.
CNCAA Welcomes New Staff Member
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Vanessa Bustamante is the new bilingual program facilitator at the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions.
CDHD Stresses Vaccinations
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Jodi Garretson of the Central District Health Department focused on vaccinations.
Free Community Education–May 28 Navigating the Medicare Maze
May 13, 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...
FOG the Focus of City of GI
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Dana Colantuono. FOG Program Manager for Grand Island Public Works, gave tips to keep the pipes clean.
GGICF Reacts to Go Big Give Results
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow and Melissa DeLaet from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation wrapped up Go Big Give.
GI Music Series Continues Sunday
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
LJ McCormick discussed the Grand Island Music Series Concert on Sunday at 2pm at College Park.
Election Results
May 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska State Primary Results Click for election results from the region.Adams CountyBuffalo CountyHall CountyHamilton CountyHoward CountyMerrick...
Red Flag Warning Starts at 1pm
May 13, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 PM through 10 PM today. Key Message #2: Near-critical fire weather conditions will also be ...
Rural programs to receive more than $34,000 in grants
May 13, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (May 12, 2026) Rural communities are getting help making an impact thanks to more than $34,500 in Heartland United Way Rural...
FREE Green Dot bystander intervention training for the public at Good Samaritan–multiple sessions available
May 13, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan, in partnership with the S.A.F.E. Center, is pleased to announce upcoming training focused on community vio...
Gov. Pillen Describes State Agency Efforts in Dealing with Hantavirus Situation
May 13, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says his agencies remain in a state of readiness and will assist in any way possible, now that U.S.-based p...
Street Smarts Kickoff Set for Saturday in Hastings
May 13, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and Hastings Police Department are collaborating to present Street Smarts Summer Kickoff, a new, free ...
Good Life District Dominates GI City Council Meeting
May 13, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
A meeting that nearly spanned five hours took a deep dive into the future of the Good Life District in Grand Island. Ward 1's Jack Sheard sinks int...
Hastings Community Arts Council to Host Free Pop-Up Art Gallery in Historic Schnase 1906 District
May 13, 2026 / Jarod Rogers
HASTINGS, Neb. — The Hastings Community Arts Council will host a free, juried Pop-Up Art Gallery May 15–17 in the historic Schnase 1906...
GISH Deals With Swatting Issue
May 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public Schools was the victim of a swatting call yesterday. Superintendent Matt Fisher issued the following letter to Patrons. ...
Red Flag Warning Issued Again
May 12, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: Dry and gusty conditions will continue throughout the rest of ...
Red Flag Warning Continues
May 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 10 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tomorrow (Tuesday) f...
NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony
May 11, 2026 / Dave Urbanovsky
May 11, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s an...
Hastings Code Conversation Set for Thursday
May 11, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Development Services Department invites the public to grab a slice of pizza and learn about proposed zoning changes. Developm...
EMD Focuses on Fire Safety
May 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Hall County Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund discussed fire safety during this incredibly dry period.
Free Skin Cancer Screening at St. Francis-May 28
May 11, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND– Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. affecting one in five people according to the American Academy of Dermatology...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage
May 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires...