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Smith, Moran Introduce Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protectio...

Legislative Preview: Loren Lippincott

Jan 3, 2025 / KRGI News

District 34 State Senator Loren Lippincott begins his third year in the Nebraska Legislature. Listen to an interview with Steve Stein in advance of...

Legislative Preview: Dan McKeon

Jan 3, 2025 / KRGI News

With the Nebraska Legislature to convene on Wednesday, incoming District 41 Senator Dan McKeon gives a preview of the session with Steve Stein

Legislative Preview: Dan Quick

Jan 3, 2025 / KRGI News

District 35 Senator Elect Dan Quick gives a preview of the 2025 Nebraska legislative session with Steve Stein. 

State Reaction to Johnson's Election as House Speaker

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

Ricketts Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on Re-Election WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the followin...

Winter Storm Warning Issued

Jan 3, 2025 / NWS

Key Point #1 - Significant to Major Impacts to Travel/Events due to Winter Storm. Worst conditions Saturday night (after 9 pm) and Sunday.  Po...

Winter Storm Blair Set to Pack a Punch: Black Hills Energy Advises Customers to Prepare for Widespread Snow and Cold

Jan 3, 2025 / Stephanie King | Black Hills Energy | Public Affairs Manager, Central & Western Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska — Jan. 3, 2025 — Ahead of approaching winter weather across the state, Black Hills Energy is sharing steps you can ta...

GIPS and GIEA Reach Negotiated Agreement for 2025-2026 School Year

Jan 3, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -  Staff impact everything Grand Island Public Schools does to support students and families for success, and the district ...

Troopers Urge Preparedness Ahead of Winter Storm

Jan 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

January 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — As the first strong winter storm of the season is expected to impact most of Nebraska, the Nebraska S...

GI Library Has Several Events Planned

Jan 3, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Sheldon Statewide Exhibition "Finding Horizons" at GIPL Grand Island, Neb. — The exhibition “Finding Horizons” from the Sheldon ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Hastings Police Report

Jan 3, 2025 / HPD

January 3rd 2025Reported Offenses: On January 2, 2025, a 27-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of South Franklin Avenue....

St. Francis Lights Up in January to End Violence

Jan 3, 2025 / Anissa Paitz, External Communications Manager

GRAND ISLAND, NE—CHI Health St. Francis, in conjunction with Willow Rising, is bringing awareness to human rights issues during National Huma...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Honored to Serve Nebraskans

Jan 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

I’m humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. President Trump’s re-election, along...

Winter Weather Expected Saturday

Jan 3, 2025 / NWS

Winter storm watch and winter weather advisory in affect for Saturday in the region. The main change is that expanding potential for some freezing...

GI Police Report

Jan 3, 2025 / GIPD

News media report for: 01/03/25All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, pl...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jason Bergevin as Associate Justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court

Jan 2, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to ...

Winter Weather Set for Weekend

Jan 2, 2025 / NWS

Expectation of fairly widespread snow developing during the day Saturday and continuing through midday Sunday. Snow amounts over 6" are possible in...

Attorney General Hilgers Joined Multi-State Lawsuit to Protect Affordable Housing

Jan 2, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN – Attorney General Hilgers joined Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 15-state coalition with...

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Rings in the Season with Local Concert

Jan 2, 2025 / Hannah Polacek Marketing & Social Media Specialist

Tabitha at Prairie Commons—Grand Island’s premier senior living community—invited friends, family and the public to share in the ...

GIPS Superintendent Gives Update on Strategic Plan

Jan 2, 2025 / KRGI News

GIPS Superintendent Matt Fisher visited with Brian Gallagher as the second semester approaches. 

Heartland United Way Prepares for 2025 Allocation Process

Jan 2, 2025 / KRGI News

Karen Rathke visited about the Heartland United Way with Brian Gallagher. 

GIPS Names Elizabeth Lantz Leader of Early Childhood Education as Julie Schnitzler Plans for Retirement

Jan 2, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Lantz will be the district leader of Early...

GIPD Urges Vigilance with Colder Weather Arriving

Jan 2, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — With temperatures plummeting over the next week, the Grand Island Police Department is wanting to remind residents that ...

Troopers Arrest 95 for DUI During Holiday Safe-Driving Campaign

Jan 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas

January 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 95 impaired drivers during the end of the year Drive...