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PSC Resolves Roberts Seed Complaint
Apr 28, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued an order approving a stipulated agreement with Roberts Seed, Inc., a...
Bike to School Day-May 6
Apr 28, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Kearney—CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with Kearney Public Schools, Safe Kids Platte Valley, Kearney Police Department and Buffalo C...GIPL Announces 2026 Summer Programming for Kids & Teens
Apr 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Readers of all ages are invited to “Unearth a Story” at the Grand Island Public Library this summer! The fun...Shelbourn gift brings Willa Cather bronze to Hastings College
Apr 28, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – On Saturday, April 25, Hastings College held a special ceremony to unveil a Willa Cather statuette, a scale replica of...
Hastings College Music to celebrate end of year with ‘Music Finale Extravaganza’
Apr 27, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Music invites the community to its final performance of the academic year: the Music Finale Extravaga...
Swingin’ for Sandi Tournament Expands Impact, Combines Youth Sports and Cancer Support in Grand Island
Apr 27, 2026 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism
Grand Island, NE — What began as a personal mission has grown into a powerful community movement. The annual Swingin’ for Sandi Tournam...
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...