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Taste of Grand Island Approaching

Taste of Grand Island ApproachingAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 7, 2026 / KRGI News

Denise McGovern-Gallagher and Katie Vlach of Grand Island Rotary promoted next week's Taste of Grand Island event. 

CNHS Promotes FundraisersAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 7, 2026 / KRGI News

Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society discussed upcoming fundraisers. 
CHI Health Good Samaritan Safe Kids Day–April 16

CHI Health Good Samaritan Safe Kids Day–April 16

Apr 7, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY, NE- CHI Health Good Samaritan, in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley, invites the community to Safe Kids Day from 5 to 7 pm on Thurs...
Grand Island Named Finalist for 2026 All-America City Award

Grand Island Named Finalist for 2026 All-America City Award

Apr 7, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island has been named one of 20 finalists for the 2026 All America City Award, a prestigious national ...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Goding as County Court Judge in Ninth Judicial District

Apr 7, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stacie A. Goding of Grand Island as county court judge in the Ninth Judicial D...
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Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown set for Nebraska State Fair performance

Apr 7, 2026 / Nebraska State Fair

Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown is bringing their explosive live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Saturday, Sep...
Courtesy: Global Roots Festival

Global Roots Festival Coming To Grand IslandAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News/Press Release

Save the Date: Global Roots Festival on April 25th!Grand Island, NE — Grand Island’s Welcoming Initiative and Creative District are pro...

Hastings Woman Sentenced to More Than 26 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances and Gun Charge

Apr 6, 2026 / Amy Donato

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Sonia Martinez, 41, of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 2, 2026, in federal court i...

Shelton Volunteer Fire Department Seeking Equipment Donations

Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News

As the dry season continues in the State of Nebraska, one area fire department is seeking help in keeping their department properly equipped. ...
 Nebraska State Poet Emeritus Matt Mason at a poetry workshop for students as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards April 2 event at Hastings College. 

Hastings College honors 53 young writers with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Apr 6, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College recognized 53 of Nebraska’s most talented young writers during an awards ceremony on Thursday, ...

Osborn For Senate Co-Hosts Kearney Town Hall with End Citizens United

Apr 6, 2026 / Press Release

KEARNEY, NE — Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn and End Citizens United will co-host a town hall event in Kearney on Tuesday e...

DWEE recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month

Apr 6, 2026 / Nathanael Urie

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Mon...
The City of Hastings Utility Department received notification recently of national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. 

The City of Hastings Utility Department received notification recently of national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. 

Apr 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings

 Hastings Utilities was awarded an Excellence in Reliability certificate by the American Public Power Association. To quality for an Excellenc...
Grand Island City Council has Study Session Tuesday

Grand Island City Council has Study Session Tuesday

Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Study SessionCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetApril 7, 2026 6:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER  This is an open mee...

Hall County Board of Commissioners Meets TuesdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meet on Tuesday. District 4 member Pam Lancaster gave a preview. See the agenda below. 
GILT Presents An Old Fashioned Family Murder

GILT Presents An Old Fashioned Family MurderAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 6, 2026 / Jeannee Mueller Fossberg

Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 Grand Island Little Theatre announces the spring show of the 2025-2026 season, “An Old&nbs...

Youth Leadership Summit ReturnsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 6, 2026 / KRGI News

The Youth Leadership Tomorrow Youth Summit is coming up in May.  Samantha Moss was joined by two board members to discuss the event. 

Troopers Rescue Missing Wisconsin Girl, Arrest Suspect

Apr 6, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

ApriL 4, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have rescued the subject of an AMBER Alert from Wisconsin and arr...

New Traffic Fine Scam Targets Nebraskans

Apr 6, 2026 / Jared Callahan

There is a new traffic-related scam currently targeting Nebraskans. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpa...

DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th

Apr 5, 2026 / News

OMAHA, NE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25,...
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Walz Launches Bid for Governor, Stops in Grand Island on “Grow Nebraska Tour”Audio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 4, 2026 / Tyler Cavalli

Lynne Walz, a former state senator, launched her campaign for the governor’s office earlier this year. Walz served in the legislature from 20...
Courtesy/City of Grand Island

The Price Is Right Live™ Coming to Heartland Events Center on October 13

Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — COME ON DOWN! The Price Is Right Live™ is bringing its high-energy, interactive stage show to the Heartland Events...
Resurfacing Work at Pirnie Playground to Begin on April 6

Resurfacing Work at Pirnie Playground to Begin on April 6

Apr 4, 2026 / City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island will begin resurfacing work at the Pirnie Playground at Ryder Park on Monday, April 6 as part o...
: A well measuring tape is positioned next to an irrigation well head in preparation for making a water level measurement.

Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions

Apr 3, 2026 / Conservation and Survey Division

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3, 2026 — Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent ...
Carey and Brian Hamilton are generous supporters of UNK’s rural health initiatives. (Photo by Geoff Johnson)

Carey and Brian Hamilton recognized in new Health Science Education Center

Apr 3, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – The atrium of the new Health Science Education Center II will be named in honor of Carey and Brian Hamilton in recognition of their...