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Hastings Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Nov 7, 2023 / Press Release
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Armando Ibarra, 50, of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced November 6, 2023, in federal court...
Hastings Woman Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Nov 7, 2023 / Press Release
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Rosa Valtierra, 31, of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced November 6, 2023, in federal court...
One is Custody After Pursuit with Stolen Vehicle
Nov 6, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol apprehended a juvenile after a pursuit with a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 p.m. ...
NE Veterans Cemetery Ground Breaking To Be Held In GI Friday
Nov 6, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Friday, November 10th a groundbreaking ceremony will be held starting at 11:00 am in Grand Island for the Nebraska Veterans...
Camp Augustine Transferred To City Of Grand Island
Nov 6, 2023 / KRGI News
Full Interview Below Yesterday afternoon the transfer of Camp Augustine to the City of Grand Island was completed in an outdoor ceremony at the ca...
GIPS Promotes Bianca Ayala to Principal at Gates Elementary
Nov 3, 2023 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND (NE) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to share that Miss Bianca Ayala has been named the new Principal at Gates E...
Friday Morning Grand Island Pursuit Leads To Arrest
Nov 3, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - GIPD officers observed a white Toyota eastbound on 2nd St E on Friday, November 3rd at 1:30 am. The vehicle would quickly turn...
City and Boy Scouts To Celebrate the Past and Future of Camp Augustine
Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release
Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele and David Plond, Executive Director of Overland Trails Council - Boy Scouts of America, are inviting the publi...
New Utility Billing Software
Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release
The City of Grand Island has launched a new billing and payment system for your utility bills called SmartHub. The SmartHub system officially ...
St. Francis Tree of Love Ornaments available until Dec. 1
Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release
The CHI Health St. Francis Tree of Love will be on display throughout the Christmas season in the hospital’s main lobby. Adorned with ornamen...
MONA names Andrew Dunehoo executive director
Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release
The Museum of Nebraska Art has hired Andrew Dunehoo as its new executive director. Dunehoo has more than 20 years of experience in museum leadersh...
Treasurer Briese Takes Oath of Office
Nov 3, 2023 / Press Release
former State Senator Tom Briese was sworn in as Nebraska’s 46th State Treasurer, taking on the role of the state’s chief financial offi...
Division Chief Tim Hiemer To Retire After 35 Years
Nov 2, 2023 / Grand Island Fire Department
(Grand Island, NE) - Friday, November 3 will be the last shift of Division Chief Tim Hiemer as he completes an amazing 35-year career with the...
Grand Island Casino Breaks Ground on Permanent Casino Resort
Nov 2, 2023 / Press Release
Grand Island, NE — The Grand Island Casino celebrates the start of construction of its new $100 million casino resort with a groundbreaking c...
Community Colleges Cite Dedication to Students for Aspen Honor
Nov 2, 2023 / Central Community College Release
At first glance, it might seem like Northeast Community College and Central Community College do not have a lot in common. While both colleges cov...
Occupants Identified in Plane Crash in McCook
Nov 1, 2023 / City Of McCook
On October 30, 2023, a single engine plane crashed in the rear yard of a residence in the 1400 Block of East C Street in McCook, Nebraska. There we...
Arrest Made After Shooting in Kimball
Nov 1, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Kimball, NE) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball motel owner following a shooting at the motel Tues...
Dixon County: Wanted Subject Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff
Nov 1, 2023 / State Patrol Release
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a wanted subject died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Dixon County Tuesday nig...
Deceased Male Found On Tracks
Nov 1, 2023 / Press Release
At approximately 2:55 a.m yesterday morning The Kearney County Sheriff's Office received a report from Burlington Northern Railroad of an unknown o...
Subject Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting with Seward County Deputy Identified
Nov 1, 2023 / Press Release
The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team has now been able to positively identify and provide next of kin notification for the subject...
Planning Organization Seeking Public Comment
Oct 31, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) is accepting public comments on the update to its Public Participation Plan....
Holdrege Woman Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine
Oct 31, 2023 / Press Release
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jade Wondercheck, 44, of Holdrege, Nebraska, was sentenced October 27, 2023, in federal cou...
Small Airplane Crash In McCook Claims Life
Oct 31, 2023 / City of McCook Release
(McCook, NE) - Just before 12:00 pm on Monday, October 30th, McCook dispatch received a report of an airplane crash 1/8 of a mile southwest of McCo...
Winter Weather Leads to Numerous Crashes, Multiple Fatalities
Oct 30, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(KEARNEY, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatal crashes that occurred during this weekend’s winter we...
GIPS: Gilbertson & Wells, to Retire at the End of the School Year
Oct 27, 2023 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND (NE) — After decades of championing student success and leading one of Nebraska’s largest high schools together, Mr. Jeff ...
