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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
Oct 25, 2024 / Emily Murray DEA
OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners, will host the 27...
GI Police Report
Oct 25, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/25/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
District 41 Legislative Forum
Oct 25, 2024 / KRGI News
Ethan Clark and Dan McKeon square off for the District 41 State Senate Seat. Listen to interviews as we posed the same questions to both candidates... (1)-2024-10-25-07-51-22.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Nebraska farm income projected to decline in 2024
Oct 25, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25, 2024 — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Fi...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska with Proclamation Signings in Fremont, Schuyler, and Lincoln
Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conference...
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance
Oct 25, 2024 / SBA
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations...-2024-10-25-07-20-34.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Star Party Set for November 9 at Camp Augustine
Oct 25, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is teaming up with the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department and Platte Valley ...-2024-10-25-07-17-20.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Grand Island Public Library to Host Estate Planning Workshop
Oct 25, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is hosting a unique event If your eyes are not only on the future, but also the future o...
GISH Presents The Little Mermaid
Oct 24, 2024 / KRGI News
Two cast members and the director joined Brian Gallaher. Get details about the show here.
Heartland United Way Campaign Under Way
Oct 24, 2024 / KRGI News
The Heartland United way campaign is going on now. Karen Rathke visited with Brian Gallagher.
NOAA’s Winter Outlook Leaves the Region Somewhere In the Middle
Oct 24, 2024 / NWS
Last week, NOAA released its U.S. Winter Outlook. The outlook is for December 2024 through February 2025. For the U.S. as a whole, the general...
Two Vehicle Collision Resulting in Fatality
Oct 24, 2024 / Merrick County Sheriff's Department
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd, Merrick County Deputies were detailed to Highway 14 near U Road in rural Merrick County reg...-2024-10-24-11-57-40.jpg?width=550&height=289)
St. Francis presents Angie Jepsen with DAISY Award
Oct 24, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI
Grand Island— CHI Health St. Francis recognizes Emergency Department nurse Angie Jepsen, RN, its most recent DAISY Award recipient. Jepsen is...
Coat Drive Meets 2000 Goal
Oct 24, 2024 / Press Release
St. Leo’s Parish met their coat goal of 2,000 coats to give away for their 20th annual giveaway. Volunteers met Oct. 23 in the parish ha... (1)-2024-10-24-09-04-40.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Webinar on Nebraska food deserts to highlight rural grocery challenges and solutions
Oct 24, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 24, 2024 — The findings of a recent study on food deserts in Nebraska will be covered during a free webinar at 4 p.m. Cen...-2024-10-24-09-00-28.jpg?width=550&height=289)
BHECN-sponsored Wholeness Healing Center program helps behavioral health providers build resilience
Oct 24, 2024 / UNMC
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska –Everyone who has flown on a plane knows the rule: Put your own oxygen mask on first. “A person who can’t...
GI Police Report
Oct 24, 2024 / GIPD
All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean E...
Missing Child in Knox County
Oct 24, 2024 / Knox County Sheriff's Office
Missing from Crofton. NE; Holden Duncan was last seen on October 21, 2024 by the Crofton High School at approx 4:15 P.M. He was reported missing t...
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Oct 24, 2024 / SBA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Nebraska businesses and residents affected by severe storms, straig...
Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse
Oct 23, 2024 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office
The Frontier County Sheriffs Office was made aware of an incident that occurred on October 1, 2024 at Maywood Public Schools between a staff member...
Central District Health Department (CDHD) Recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Oct 23, 2024 / CDHD
Jennifer Barrios of the CDHD talked with Brian Gallagher about Lead Poisoning Week. About 3.3 million American households, including 2.1 million l...-2024-10-23-11-18-31.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women
Oct 23, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading informati...
Missing Lincoln Woman May Be in Central Nebraska
Oct 23, 2024 / LPD
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has an update regarding the search for 31-year-old Jerica Hamre of Lincoln, who was reported missing by h...
GI Police Report
Oct 23, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 10/23/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
GI City Council Wraps Up Tuesday Meeting
Oct 23, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 1 Member Jack Sheard gives his take on Tuesday's Grand Island City Council Meeting.