Local News
Lexington Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jul 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Manuel Enrique Corona-Ramirez, 52, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 23, 2026, in...
Grand Island Utilities Warns Customers of Utility Scam Calls
Jul 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Utilities is reminding customers to remain vigilant after receiving reports that scammers are once again im...
Troopers Urge Sober Driving Around Community Events
Jul 24, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 23, 2026 (Burwell, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are continuing efforts to maintain safe roadways around communi...
Street Closure Announced in Hastings
Jul 24, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Beginning Monday, July 27, 2026, West B Street, directly south of the Hastings Police Department, will be closed to through traffic while construct...
Hall County Fair Has Busy Schedule 
Jul 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Jeff Ewoldt discussed the major events at the Hall County Fair. Audio1 Annette Schimmer, Hall County Ag Committee treasurer gave an update on the...
Heartland United Way Set to Host Tour of Agencies Next Week
Jul 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley discussed the Heartland United Way's Tour of Agencies coming up July 29. This unique opportunity allows community members to rid...
GIPS Welcomes New Middle Schoolers with Jumpstart 6
Jul 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Jamie Finecy, Teacher at Walnut Middle School, discussed Jumpstart 6, an introduction to a program the three Middle Schools host to welcome in...
Hastings College Fine Arts Hall of Fame to induct seventh class
Jul 23, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The seventh class of the Hastings College Fine Arts Hall of Fame features six visionary artists who will be recognized...
GIPD to Participate in Statewide Speed Enforcement Campaign
Jul 23, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department will participate in a statewide Speeding High Visibility Enforcement campaign from Ju...
Essential E-rider Safety Tips from Trauma Prevention Nurse
Jul 23, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY, NE–E-bikes and e-scooters are exploding in popularity — fast, fun, and seemingly everywhere. But a disturbing trend is emergin...
NSP Investigating After Marquette Child Exploitation Suspect Found Dead
Jul 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 22, 2026 (Marquette, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent suicide that occurred in Marquette after law e...
Hall County Receives Enforcement Grant
Jul 23, 2026 / Troy Arends
The Hall County Sheriff's Office has been awarded $4,461.13 from NDOT to work overtime enforcement for the "Speeding High Visibility Enforcement" g...
GI Police Report
Jul 23, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 07/23/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Hastings Police Report
Jul 23, 2026 / HPD
July 23rd 2026Reported Offenses: On July 22, 2026, a 59-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 3800 block of Osborne Drive West....
South Street in Hastings to Remain Close
Jul 23, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
South Street between Lincoln and Hastings Avenues will have to remain closed until the asphalt street is replaced with concrete, likely completed i...
Cozad Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Charges
Jul 23, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley Woods announced that Levi McAlevy, 37, of Cozad, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 17, 2026, in federal court in Lincol...
Hastings Police Receives Grant
Jul 23, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hastings Police Department will participate in a statewide high-visibility speed enforcement campaign from July 27 through August 9, 2026, than...
CCC Foundation Has Major Projects
Jul 22, 2026 / KRGI News
The Central Community College Foundation plans for major projects at the various campuses. Director Tracy Skalberg discussed the future. ...
West Nile Could Affect the Region
Jul 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Jeremy Collinson of the Central District Health Department discussed the dangers of the mosquito bourn West Nile Virus.
CNCAA Presents Strengthening Families
Jul 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Lorinda Brown discussed the Strengthening Families program.
GGICF Preps for Two Events
Jul 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation discussed two events approaching in August.
60th Anniversary Approaching for CNHS
Jul 22, 2026 / KRGI News
The Central Nebraska Humane Society will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next month. Miquelle Havens discussed the event.
Hall County Court to Host Warrant Wipeout Day on August 21
Jul 22, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Hall County Court will be hosting Warrant Wipeout Day on Friday, August 21, providing adults with eligible misdemeanor a...
GIPD Invites Neighborhoods to Participate in National Night Out
Jul 22, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Police Chief Kevin Denney Audio1 Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is inviting neighborho...
Troopers Complete Effort Around Adams County Fair
Jul 22, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 21, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed a special enforcement effort in conjunction wit...