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Hastings Police Report

Dec 12, 2024 / HPD

December 12th, 2024Reported Offenses: On December 11th, 2024, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported fraud in the 700 block of South 1st Avenue....

Poll Highlights Lack of Housing Options in Rural Nebraska

Dec 12, 2024 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 12, 2024 — According to the 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll, most rural Nebraskans see housing as important to the growth of...

Weather Could Bring Slick Conditions

Dec 12, 2024 / NWS

What: All precipitation types will be possible: (Rain/Snow/Freezing Rain/Freezing Drizzle)Snow is favored more for the northwest areas (though has ...

Gov. Jim Pillen Joins Republican Governors Supporting President Trump’s Immigration Policies

Dec 12, 2024 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump’s commitment to depo...

Governor to Mark National Guard's 388th Birthday Friday

Dec 12, 2024 / Kevin Hynes

LINCOLN, Neb. – Governor Jim Pillen, Maj. Gen. Craig Strong and others will mark the National Guard’s 388th Birthday during a 10 a.m. c...

Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to State College System Board

Dec 12, 2024 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Connie Edmond to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Coll...

GI Police Report

Dec 12, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/12/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Donation Increases Winnings for First-Ever Christmas Light Contest

Dec 12, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — It took just five days for the first-ever City of Grand Island Christmas Light Contest to reach its entry limit of homes...

Husker Win Big Ten Blood Drive Competition

Dec 11, 2024 / UNL

he University of Nebraska–Lincoln has emerged victorious in the inaugural “We Give Blood Drive” competition, sponsored by the Big...

CNCAA Focuses on Holiday Party Safety

Dec 11, 2024 / KRGI News

Michaela Perry of the Prevention Project visited with Brian Gallagher. 

Troopers On Patrol for Impaired Drivers During Holiday Season

Dec 11, 2024 / NSP

December 11, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — ‘Tis the season to help everyone reach their destinations safely. Over the final few weeks of...

GIPL Announces Winter Break Programming for Kids and Teens

Dec 11, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Local youth, teens and their families are invited to the library for special seasonal activities for the next month. All...

CDHD Takes Part in the Perinatal Coalition

Dec 11, 2024 / KRGI News

Ashley Hake with the Central District Health Department talked about the Perinatal Coalition with Brian Gallagher. 

Potential For Slick Conditions on Friday

Dec 11, 2024 / Mike Moritz NWS Hastings

Friday afternoon/evening is a period during which a light, wintry mix will impact most of south central Nebraska and north central Kansas.*Not a ma...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 11, 2024 / HPD

December 11th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 10, 2024, a 35-year-old Hastings resident reported a burglary in the 1700 block of West 2nd Stree...

Crawford Teacher Names 2024 Nebraska History Teacher of the Year

Dec 11, 2024 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Nathan Kackmeister, a teacher at Crawford Public Schools was recently named the 2024 State History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The G...

GIPD Kicks Off Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

Dec 11, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. —  Starting Wednesday, December 11, the Grand Island Police Department will be participating in the latest “Dri...

GI Police Report

Dec 11, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/11/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing to Highlight Military Centric Legislation

Dec 11, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Against a backdrop of flags and military helicopters, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by state senators today as he signed cerem...

Three Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit

Dec 10, 2024 / NSP

December 10, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple agencies, have arrested thre...

Kearney Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

Dec 10, 2024 / Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Shelby Olson, age 46, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced December 10, 2024, in federal court in L...

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Features Year-end Giving Options

Dec 10, 2024 / KRGI News

Melissa Delaet of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation visited with Brian Gallagher.

Hall County Road Superintendent Gives Update

Dec 10, 2024 / KRGI News

Hall County Highway Superintendent Don Robb discussed a variety of issues with Brian Gallagher.

GI Police Report

Dec 10, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/10/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 10, 2024 / HPD

December 10th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 9, 2024, a 31-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 200 block of North Marian Road. ...