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Additional Information Released in Polk County Homicide Investigation
Apr 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 8, 2026 (Shelby, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information as the investigation continues into ...
Meeske to headline 2026 Faith & Science Symposium
Apr 8, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The 3rd annual Sachtleben/Throckmorton Faith & Science Symposium, co-hosted by Hastings College and First Presbyte...
Livestock Brand Bill Advances to Final reading
Apr 8, 2026 / KRGI News
After 30 minutes of debate LB1187 advances at the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday. LB1187, as introduced by Niobrara Sen. Barry DeKay, would rais...
Work will begin on I-80, from Giltner to Hampton
Apr 8, 2026 / NDOT
April 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin April 19 on Interstate 80 (I- 80) from reference post 322+23 to refe...
Nebraska’s January Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0%
Apr 8, 2026 / Grace Johnson
Nebraska’s Job Market Steady Amid National ChangesNebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally ...
Winning contest entry shows AI's agricultural potential
Apr 8, 2026 / Russell Shaffer, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 8, 2026 — Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebras...
More than a game: UNK students give back through Buddy Bowling, TOP Soccer programs
Apr 8, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The crash of pins and bursts of laughter filled Big Apple Fun Center as bowlers celebrated each turn with cheers and high-fives. F...
Gov. Pillen Signs Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Package
Apr 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2026 mid-biennium budget adjustment package with no line-item vetoes.The Governor thanked Chairm...
Hastings College Theatre to present Shakespeare’s comedy ‘As You Like It’
Apr 8, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Exile, mistaken identity and forest magic are coming to Scott Studio Theatre for Hastings College Theatre’s peri...
GI City Council Wraps up Study Session
Apr 8, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The most recent Grand City City Council study session has wrapped up for the evening. Mobile food units were the focus of tonight’s discussio...
NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County
Apr 7, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol
Shelby — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which one person was killed and another assaulted in Polk County overnight...
Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting
Apr 7, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. See the complete meeting here.
NSP Urges Focus for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 7, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 6, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, troopers are partnering with officers and deputies across t...
Nebraska Extension to host April 16 webinar on spring cattle health challenges
Apr 7, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 7, 2026 —The program, Nebraska Cattle Health Outlook: New World screwworm update, scours prevention and diagnostics, and...
Hastings College announces 2026 Scott Scholars cohort
Apr 7, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College has announced the newest cohort of students selected for the Scott Scholars Program, a premier, four-...
Taste of Grand Island Approaching
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 Fundraisers
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
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
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...
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...
Global Roots Festival Coming To Grand Island
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. ...
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, ...