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Central Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet Registration Officially Open
Apr 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is inviting local youth to participate in the Nebraska Youth Track &a...
Property Taxes Due Friday
Apr 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County Assessor Kristi Wold discussed tax due dates.
Donations for fireworks display needed through May 7 to secure fireworks launch team
Apr 27, 2026 / Dana Jelinek
GRAND ISLAND – To secure the professional setup and launch for this year’s USA 250 community fireworks display, the Grand Island Commun...
Researchers develop promising new vaccine against bird flu
Apr 27, 2026 / Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 27, 2026 — Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows prom...
Pressey Fire Progresses to 75% Containment; Local Agencies Take Lead
Apr 27, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny
OCONTO, Neb. — The Pressey Fire near Oconto has burned an estimated 9,141 acres and is now 75% contained. Fire crews will continue focus...
Severe Weather Possible
Apr 25, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: There is a marginal to slight risk of severe storms today Key Message #2: There is a marginal to enhanced risk of severe storms Su...
Fire Crews Continue Battling Pressey Fire in Custer County
Apr 25, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny
OCONTO, Neb. — Fire crews continue to make progress on the Pressey Fire burning near Oconto in Custer County. The wildfire has burned an...
Share the Warmth Program Joins Give Hastings Day
Apr 24, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The program that helps Hastings Utility Department customers who may be unable to afford their utility bill during the colder months, has join...
Sculpture Walk Railside Announces Exhibit Transition
Apr 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Visitors to Grand Island’s Railside District may notice a few empty sculpture bases in the coming weeks, but Sculp...
CCC Sets Commencement Date, Announces Outstanding Alumni
Apr 24, 2026 / Joni Ransom Chief of Staff
(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will hold commencement ceremonies for its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses on Fr...
Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5-Mile Walk set for June 27
Apr 24, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY -CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1....
Pressey Fire Burns Nearly 9,000 Acres Near Oconto in Custer County
Apr 24, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny
OCONTO, Neb. — Fire crews continue to battle the Pressey Fire burning near Oconto in Custer County. The wildfire has burned an estimated...