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GIPS and GIEA Reach Negotiated Agreement for 2024-2025
Dec 15, 2023 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is focused on instruction, positive supports for students, professional learning comm...United Way Hosts It's Holiday Toy Distribution
Dec 15, 2023 / KRGI News
The Heartland United Way will conduct its annual Holiday Toy Distribution for local Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick County families. Locally, t...NSP 68th Basic Recruit Class To Graduate Friday
Dec 15, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — The recruits of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 68th Basic Recruit Class will graduate during a ceremony at the Neb...Walnut Middle School Placed In Secure Mode After Reported Threats On Bus
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - An email regarding a resolved bus incident was sent to patrons by Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher just ...GI City Council Discusses Possible Improvements To Island Oasis
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island City Council on Tuesday night held a study session conversion about the future of upgrades and improvem...Wreaths Across America Getting Set For Saturday
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Join the more than two million vol...Flu Numbers Low in the Region
Dec 14, 2023 / CDHD
Grand Island, NE – The flu season has yet to hit Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties, meaning there’s still time to protect yourself ag...Arrest Warrant Issued Former Local TV Anchor
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
A Buffalo County judge has issued an arrest warrant for a former local TV personality. Joe Scanlan, 27 of Arlington, Texas, is wanted for terrorist...Ricketts “Inflation is A Tax on Every American’s Standard of Living”
Dec 13, 2023 / U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor about President Biden’s failed policies and the h...Grand Island Fire Remembers Former Chief
Dec 13, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Fire Department Facebook Post: We were saddened by the news of Richard L. Simpson's recent passing. As he is laid...Accident Then Foot Chase Leads To Arrest In Grand Island
Dec 13, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Tuesday, December 11th Grand Island Police reported that Ethan Engelhardt was determined to be the driver involved in a tra...Grand Island Senior High Launches Revamped Academies & Pathways Model
Dec 13, 2023 / GIPS
GRAND ISLAND (NE) — The Academies of Grand Island Senior (GISH) will have a revamped look for innovative education starting next school year....Iowa Man Arrested In The Death Of A Nebraska Priest
Dec 12, 2023 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Catholic priest who was attacked over the weekend in a church rectory i...Hastings PD Makes Warrant Arrest
Dec 12, 2023 / City Of Hastings
(Hastings, NE) - On Monday December 11, 2023, the Hastings Police Department served a search warrant at 922 North Washington Avenue. This search wa...Trooper Recovering, Suspect Charged with Assault on an Officer
Dec 12, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
DECEMBER 12, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — A Nebraska State Trooper has begun his recovery after being injured Monday when a suspect rammed hi...Update:Trooper Injured After Suspect Rams NSP Cruiser During Pursuit
Dec 11, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit, during which the suspect ramm...1-R Teacher Receives 2023 Kim West Dinsdale Excellence In Teaching Award
Dec 11, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Tuesday, December 5th the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation named Tammy Chohon the 2023 recipient of the Kim West D...Santa Fun at Grand Island Public Library
Dec 8, 2023 / Grand Island Public Library
Grand Island, Neb. — This year, kids can write letters to Santa before meeting him in person at the Grand Island Public Library. In...NSP AirWing Assist Leads to Arrest Following Pursuit
Dec 8, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after a pursuit that began near Beatrice and ende...Stolen Firearm Recovered, Former Dundy County Sheriff Arrested
Dec 8, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Benkelman, NE) - Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested the former Dundy County Sheriff as part of an investigation into firea...Update Arrest Made - 16 yr old GI Native Found Dead In Texas Apartment
Dec 8, 2023 / KRGI News/Edna Police Department
(Update/Sunday, December 10th) Edna, TX Police Department Release - On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, with the help of the community, friends, and f...Doug Kristensen to retire as UNK chancellor after 22 years
Dec 7, 2023 / Press Release
University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen, a native Nebraskan, lifelong public servant and the longest-serving chancellor in the...Area Crews Battle Tuesday Morning Fire
Dec 7, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Multiple local fire departments battled a major structure fire near Cairo early yesterday morning. The damages include the total loss of eig...Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Grant
Dec 7, 2023 / Press Release
The Hall County Sheriff’s Department was awarded $5,563.08 by Nebraska Highway Safety to carry out the Selective Overtime Enforcement for the...Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Attack
Dec 7, 2023 / Press Release
Governor Jim Pillen in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on ...