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Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fire Update March 27
Mar 27, 2026 / News
Current Situation: On Saturday at 6 p.m. local time, Rocky Mountain CIMT 1 will transfer management responsibility of all four fires in a formal pr...
Dr. Irick named Doctor of the Year
Mar 27, 2026 / CHI Health
GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health St. Francis has recognized Hospitalist Dr. Ryan Irick with its 2026 Physician Excellence Award. The announcement was ...
SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
Mar 27, 2026 / Corey Williams
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska...
Red Flag Warning Issued Today & Tomorrow
Mar 27, 2026 / NWS
Red Flag Warning remains in effect for areas near/east of Highway 281 this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch for Saturday has been upgraded ...
Heartland United Way celebrates the power of believing United is the Way
Mar 27, 2026 / Sar
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. (March 26, 2026) Stories of hope and impact underscored the power of belief as the Heartland United Way held its 2026 Campaign C...
GI Police Report
Mar 27, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/26/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Dangerous Fire Weather Friday & Saturday
Mar 26, 2026 / News
Red Flag Warning for areas along and east of Highway 281 on Friday. Fire Weather Watch for the entire area on Saturday due to likely critical/extr...
Red Cross: Be Prepared for Spring Storms
Mar 26, 2026 / Josh Murray
MARCH 26, 2026 - OMAHA, NEBRASKA — With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska. The American ...
Work will begin on I-80 on the Alda Bridge
Mar 26, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Grand Island, Neb. — Weather permitting, work will begin March 31 on Interstate 80 (I-80), at reference post 305.69 in the westbound lanes, a...
Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update: March 26
Mar 26, 2026 / News
Current Situation: Two new fires started overnight Wednesday in Grant County northeast of the Morrill Fire. The Ashby Fire, which started near the ...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 26, 2026 / HPD
March 26th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On March 25, 2026, a 12-year-old Hastings resident was cited for possession of tobacco produ...
Main Budget Bill Advances at the Legislature
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
The main budget bill advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. After two previous failures, senators came together to advance an amended LB 1071....
GI Police Report
Mar 26, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/26/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
GICC Featured in Education Focus
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Central Catholic Principal Jordan Engle discussed the latest at the school.
GIPS Features Howard Elementary's attendance Incentives
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Howard Elementary Principal Jessica Schroeder discussed attendance incentives at the school.
Sandhills fire forces evacuations
Mar 26, 2026 / News
HYANNIS - Wildfires have started in Grant County, resulting in some road closures on Hwy 2 and Hwy 61. Please use caution if you are driving in are...
Howard County to hold political forum
Mar 26, 2026 / KRGI NEWS
With the Nebraska Primary Elections coming up on May 12th. One area group is making sure every voice can be heard. The Patriotic Revival Group alon...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Mar 26, 2026 / NWS
A strong cold front pushing through the area this morning will usher in gusty north-northeast winds across the entire area for the rest of the day....
Gov. Pillen Receives Water Quality & Quantity Task Force Report
Mar 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- An initiative launched by Governor Jim Pillen aimed at protecting and preserving Nebraska’s vital water resources, met a miles...
Plan Ahead for Spring Game Traffic as Husker Fans Travel to Memorial Stadium
Mar 26, 2026 / NDOT
March 25, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — On Saturday, March 28, Husker fans will be making their return to Memorial Stadium for the Husker footb...
Tabitha is now Eventide. What does that mean for Nebraska?
Mar 26, 2026 / Carrie Carney Vice President of Community Relations
[Lincoln, NE – 3.25.26] With nearly 200 years of service between them, and after 18 months of affiliation, Tabitha Senior Care and Eventide S...
Nebraska Corn Board Recognizes Agriculture Awards Winners
Mar 26, 2026 / Jill Bookhout
March 25, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) recognized four exceptional recipients for their dedication and contributions t...
NRCS Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
Mar 26, 2026 / USDA
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 25, 2026 – Agricultural operations in Nebraska were significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department ...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 25, 2026 / HPD
March 25th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 24, 2026, a 28-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in the 1000 block of West 7th...
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Receives $1,448 Grant for Distracted Driving Crackdown During “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Campaign
Mar 25, 2026 / Hall County Sheriff's Office
The Hall County Sheriff's Office has been awarded $1448.78 from NDOT to work overtimeenforcement from April 9-13 for the "Put the ...