Local News
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...
Short Standoff Ends with Arrest in Ogallala
Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 23, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a fugitive after a brief standoff in Ogallala. Wedn...
Appeal filed in lawsuit over takeover of Work Ethic Camp
Apr 23, 2026 / Sierra Salgado Pirigyi Communications Director
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed an appeal in the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, which seeks to halt Governor Jim Pillen’s un...
Middle School Students Face Tough Transition
Apr 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Walnut Middle School Principal Rod Foley discussed the challenges for students of that age.
GILH Sees Increased Enrollment
Apr 23, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Lutheran High Principal Jeremiah Slough discussed a potential 28% increase enrollment for the 26-27 school year.
1868 Foundation Announces 250 for 250 Installment
Apr 23, 2026 / Selena Aguilar Communications Specialist Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation
As the United States approaches its historic 250th anniversary, the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is proud to launch a landmark campaign: 250...
Troopers Find Six Pounds of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 23, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding six pounds of coca...
Red Flag Warning Expanded
Apr 23, 2026 / NWS
We have expanded the Red Flag Warning to include areas east of Hastings, and all of north central Kansas. Of importance.... 1. Areas along ...
Chinese National Arrested at JFK International Airport on Federal Charges for Illegally Photographing Military Aircraft at Nebraska Air Force Base
Apr 23, 2026 / Amy Donato
Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, was charged by complaint for conduct related to illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Bas...
Nebraska Corn Farmers Investment Continues to Increase with Higher Input Prices for 2026 Growing Season
Apr 23, 2026 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farm...
GIPD Releases Results from “420” Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Apr 23, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has concluded its participation in the “420” Impaired Driving Enforcement...