Local News
Good Life District Dominates GI City Council Meeting
May 13, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
A meeting that nearly spanned five hours took a deep dive into the future of the Good Life District in Grand Island. Ward 1's Jack Sheard sinks int...
Hastings Community Arts Council to Host Free Pop-Up Art Gallery in Historic Schnase 1906 District
May 13, 2026 / Jarod Rogers
HASTINGS, Neb. — The Hastings Community Arts Council will host a free, juried Pop-Up Art Gallery May 15–17 in the historic Schnase 1906...
GISH Deals With Swatting Issue
May 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public Schools was the victim of a swatting call yesterday. Superintendent Matt Fisher issued the following letter to Patrons. ...
Red Flag Warning Issued Again
May 12, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: Dry and gusty conditions will continue throughout the rest of ...
Red Flag Warning Continues
May 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 10 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tomorrow (Tuesday) f...
NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony
May 11, 2026 / Dave Urbanovsky
May 11, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s an...
Hastings Code Conversation Set for Thursday
May 11, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Development Services Department invites the public to grab a slice of pizza and learn about proposed zoning changes. Developm...
EMD Focuses on Fire Safety
May 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Hall County Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund discussed fire safety during this incredibly dry period.
Free Skin Cancer Screening at St. Francis-May 28
May 11, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND– Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. affecting one in five people according to the American Academy of Dermatology...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage
May 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires...
McAcy, Baber Added to Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial
May 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The names of two fallen Nebraska heroes have been added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Wal...
UNMC establishes Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine
May 8, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska Medical Center has formally established the Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine (OMM...
Nebraska State Fair Marathon names HAL Sports as new race management partner
May 8, 2026 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair has selected HAL Sports to manage and produce the State Fair Marathon race weekend, returning Saturday, August 29 as part o...
Hometown Heroes Reveal Ceremony Planned for May 14
May 8, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Hometown Heroes Committee will host its annual Reveal Ceremony on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at Grand I...
St. Francis Summer Safety Spectacular-May 21
May 8, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island—CHI Health St. Francis invites the community to its FREE Summer Safety Spectacular from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, May 21 in the hos...
Donors make a splash during 13th Annual Go Big GIVE
May 8, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (May 7, 2026) Donors proved just how far a wave of generosity can travel, raising a preliminary $1,873,810 for 165 nonprofit...
Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay
May 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower co...
Troopers Make Arrest After Multiple Pursuits in Lancaster County
May 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 7, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man after a pursuit and search in northern Lancas...
GICC Pays Tribute to Outgoing Seniors
May 7, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Jordan Engle discussed the senior farewell in advance of Sunday's graduation.
GISH Changes Traditional Graduation Day
May 7, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed staff appreciation week and Saturday's GISH graduation.
Aurora Baseball Shoots for Post-Season Upset Against CC-C
May 7, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
Aurora travels to Central City for a matchup with Central City-Centura in the opening round of the C-3 District tournament at Kernel Field. The Hus...
Methane-powered tractors will bolster ag research at Nebraska U
May 7, 2026 / Press Release
Ithaca, Nebraska, May 5, 2026 — Faculty and students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural...
Good Samaritan & St. Francis earn an ‘A’ for patient safety– Two of only four hospitals in the state
May 7, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have both received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade r...
GISH Registered Apprenticeship Program Marks 10th Year with Nine New Signees
May 7, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — “If you were to tell me back in freshman year that I was going to have a welding apprenticeship right now, I woul...
HPD to participate in Make It Click seat belt enforcement initiative
May 7, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in partnership with law enforcement agencies nationwide, is working to keep motorists s...