Local News
Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
See the complete meeting here.
Hastings Resurfacing Postponed
May 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
A subdivision in west Hastings will see many of its roads resurfaced in the coming days. Werner Construction Co. of Hastings had the low bid of $3...
Gov. Pillen Calls Attention to Recent Firefighting Efforts Involving the State
May 5, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen is calling attention to recent firefighting efforts involving the state. Between April 22 and 26, the Nebr...
Stolley Park Railroad to Close for Major Renovations
May 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Todd McCoy Interview Grand Island, Neb. — A transformative series of improvements are coming to the beloved Stolley Park Railroad, with larg...
GIPD Awarded Funding for “Make It Click” Enforcement Campaign
May 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded $15,330 in grant funding for the national “Make It Click&rdquo...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County District 1 Commissioner Butch Hurst previewed Tuesday's Hall County Board meeting. It gets under way at 9am.
Former GI Senator Honored as part of Problem-Solving Court Month Proclamation
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Ju...
Fund Raising Continues for Hall County Warriors Memorial
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Bill Luft, Tim Bartz, and Gary Quandt discussed ongoing fundraising efforts for the Hall County Warriors Memorial.
Grand Island Tourism Features Several Upcoming Events
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema discussed events coming to Grand Island in the near future.
Prairie Pioneer Quilters Guild Exhibit on Display at Grand Island Public Library Throughout May
May 4, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is hosting a special quilt exhibit throughout the month of May, featuring the handcrafte...
Hastings College names eight students to growing Jackson Scholars Program
May 4, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Hastings College Jackson Scholars program officially signed its 2026-27 class in April. The class includes eight s...
Spellerberg Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Sweepstakes Winners
May 3, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced the winners of the 2026 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepst...
Motorcycle Rider Dies in Crash After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop
May 3, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 3, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol has asked the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal cr...