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Firefighters Workers Comp Bill Fails to Advance at Legislature
Mar 30, 2026 / KRGI News
After three more hours of debate today, LB400 failed to advance by one vote on a cloture motion. The intent of LB400 is to provide for compe...
Grand Island Central Catholic takes Runner-Up at State Speech
Mar 30, 2026 / KRGI NEWS
Following last year's success that culminated with a State Championship. The Crusaders of Grand Island Central Catholic capped off another successf...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 30, 2026 / HPD
March 30th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 29, 2026, a 17-year-old Hastings resident reported a criminal mischief in the 1400 block of East C Stre...
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV at Highway 30 Intersection in Hall County
Mar 30, 2026 / Hall County Sheriff's Office
GRAND ISLAND - On March 29, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Hall County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of East Capital Ave and East High...
GI Police Report
Mar 30, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 03/30/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Ashby and Minor Fire Update: March 30
Mar 30, 2026 / News
Initial Attack: The incident responded to two requests for assistance with new fires that started Sunday. Two initial-attack groups and two Black H...
Sample Ballots Available Now on NEBRASKA VOTER CHECK
Mar 28, 2026 / Hall County
Grand Island, Nebr. – Hall County sample ballots for the May 12, 2026 primary election are now available for viewing on NEBRASKA VOTER CHECK....
Fire at Doniphan Mobile Home Displaces Two, Kills Several Dogs
Mar 28, 2026 / Doniphan Volunteer Fire Department
DONIPHAN — A mobile home fire in Doniphan on Thursday evening displaced two residents and resulted in the deaths of several dogs, according t...
Fire Update: Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill, March 28
Mar 28, 2026 / News
Incident Transitions: Rocky Mountain CIMT 1, under the leadership of Incident Commander Justin Conrad, appreciates the support it received from the...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Dismissal of McCook Detention Facility Lawsuit
Mar 28, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon dismissal of a lawsuit filed in Red Willow County challenging the aut...
Two Nominees Forwarded for Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District
Mar 28, 2026 / News
LINCOLN, NE – Friday, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District advanced two names for consi...
KPD Releases Findings Following Investigation into Infant Death:
Mar 27, 2026 / Kearney Police Department
Following an investigation that lasted several months, which included collaboration between the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office and numerous...
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week Student Poster Contest Winners Announced
Mar 27, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny, Public Information Officer
March 27, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Lt. Governor Joe Kelly recognized Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 23-27) following a proclamation issue...
New Report Highlights Workforce Strengths and Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2026 and Beyond
Mar 27, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) has released a report titled Building Nebraska’s Future Workforce: A Statewide La...
Hastings Police Report
Mar 27, 2026 / HPD
March 27th 2026Reported Offenses: On March 26, 2026, a 68-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 100 block of South Denver Avenue. On...
Education Committee Priority Bill Gains First Round Approval at Unicameral
Mar 27, 2026 / KRGI News
LB 1050 seeks to improve early literacy in Nebraska by: • Identifying third-grade students who are and are not able to read at or above g...
Judiciary Committee Omnibus Bill Gains First Round Approval at Legislature
Mar 27, 2026 / KRGI News
A measure that included several different bills advanced at the legislature on Wednesday. As part of the committee amendment was Senator Te...
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 ...