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GIPD Responds To Report Of Grenade Thursday Night 
Aug 8, 2025 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Just after 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 7th, Grand Island Police received a call for what the person who made the 911 call thou...
GI Police Report
Aug 8, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/08/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Heat Advisory Today
Aug 8, 2025 / NWS Hastings
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire area 1-8pm today. Heat index values of 100-110 degrees are expected. Please find additional info...
Gov. Pillen Meets with Members of Nebraska Task Force One
Aug 8, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen met with members of Nebraska Task Force One (NE-TF1), who were activated to assist in recovery efforts resu...
Guilty Verdict Reached in Carrie Jones Quadruple Murder Trial
Aug 8, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office prosecuted Carrie Jones in a quadruple murder trial that began on July 28th. The jury reached it...
Local Truck Inspections Held in Buffalo County
Aug 8, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 7, 2025 (Kearney, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local comme...
HUW Prepares for Next Drive
Aug 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley visited after the Heartland United Way finished the tour of agencies in advance of the next drive. The community had the opport...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 7, 2025 / HPD
August 7th 2025Reported Offenses: On August 6, 2025, a 52-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 100 block of South Hastings Avenue. ...
GIPS Students Return Wednesday
Aug 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Communications Director Mitchell Roush talked about the preparation for the students return at GIPS.
Northwest Public Preps for Opening Day
Aug 7, 2025 / KRGI News
Northwest Superintendent Dr. Jeff Edwards joined Brian Gallagher in advance of the opening week of school.
Good Samaritan Excellence in Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aug 7, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY– CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska with Blue Distinction Center+ designations...
Man Deceased from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Following Pursuit
Aug 7, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 7, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a subject died of an apparent self-infli...
GI Police Report
Aug 7, 2025 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/07/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on the r...
Minden Opera House ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON
Aug 7, 2025 / Marcy Brandt
(Minden, Nebraska) With the start of a new school year just around the corner, the Minden Opera House is also preparing for another year. They will...
Smith Announces Extended Application Window for Youth Advisory Council
Aug 6, 2025 / Jerad Reimers
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has extended the application window for the 2025-2026 Third District Youth Advisory Counci...
1868 Foundation helps power the present and future of the Nebraska State Fair
Aug 6, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Opening night event, official gift shop, and donor-funded improvements all reflect mission to support, celebrate, and sustain the State Fair Wheth...
CDHD Features Back to School Safety
Aug 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department focused on safety as kids get ready for the 25-26 school year.
Flapjack 'Fun'raiser Set for Saturday at Grand Generation Center
Aug 6, 2025 / KRGI News
Sara Sherman and Deb Quick talked about Saturday's benefit by Primrose Retirement for the Grand Generation Center in Grand Island.
CNCAA Has Lunch & Learn on Friday
Aug 6, 2025 / KRGI News
The Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions hosts a lunch and learn Friday at noon. Lorinda Brown visited with Brian Gallaher about t...
GIPS Foundation Invites Teachers to Ignite Innovation with Annual Classroom Grants
Aug 6, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – July 29, 2025 – The Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) Foundation is excited to announce the opening of its an...
Bygone Book Club to Explore Nebraska Trucking Legacy in “The Man from Worms”
Aug 6, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Travel from the streets of Germany to the wide-open plains of Nebraska as the Grand Island Public Library and Hall Count...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 6, 2025 / HPD
August 6th 2025Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On August 5, 2025, a 50-year-old Harvard resident was arrested on an Adams County warrant, p...
Beef Showcase Returns to HHD
Aug 6, 2025 / Stephanie Stalans
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. (Aug. 6, 2025) — The BEEF Showcase at Husker Harvest Days 2025 will feature a new partnership with Ducks Unlimited, bringi...
Hoos & Santin join St. Francis Community Board
Aug 6, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island – CHI Health St. Francis is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hoos and Mary Santin to its Community Board of Directors...
Hastings rodeo music director enjoys the music, people of rodeo
Aug 6, 2025 / Ruth Nicolaus For the Oregon Trail Rodeo
Hastings, Neb. – August 6, 2025 – A Nebraska man is behind the soundboard at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings. Jake Jacobson grew up...