Volunteers unite for Day of Action

Jun 19, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director

GRAND ISLAND, NE (June 18, 2026) More than 60 volunteers took action for their community during Heartland United Way’s Annual Day of Action o...

Visit Kearney Launches The Great 250 Treasure Hunt to Celebrate America 250

Jun 19, 2026 / Press Release

Kearney, Neb. – This summer, residents and visitors are invited to experience Kearney and the surrounding area in a whole new way throug...

GI Casino Resort donations push Community Fireworks over fundraising goal

Jun 19, 2026 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee

[Grand Island, Nebraska, June 18, 2026] With the presentation of two checks, the Grand Island Casino Resort has officially pushed Grand Island&rsqu...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 73rd Recruit Class

Jun 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 18, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome seven new troopers, ready to serve in communities through...

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage

Jun 19, 2026 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe st...

Cranes Hold Off Sodbusters

Jun 18, 2026 / KRGI Sports

The Grand Island Fightin' Cranes used a nine run fourth inning to take command in a 10-7 win over Hastings on Wednesday. Sawyer Slade hit the first...

USP Falls at St. Paul

Jun 17, 2026 / Game Changer Recap

Listen to the postgame interview with U-Save Pharmacy Coach Ryan Anderson from 97.3 the Wolf Audio1  Grand Island USave Pharmacy Seniors 18U...

Grand Island Home Federal Defeats Kearney, 11-0

Jun 17, 2026 / By GameChanger Media

Bryson Walker collected three hits in three at bats, as Grand Island Home Federal defeated Kearney Pinnacle Bank 11-0 on Tuesday at Ryder Park. Wal...

Huskers Add Pitcher Lorin Boutte

Jun 17, 2026 / Nebraska Athletics

The Nebraska softball team added an arm to its pitching staff with the transfer of Lorin Boutte to the Huskers on Tuesday. Boutte will be a junior ...

GI Legion Teams Face Tests This Evening

Jun 16, 2026 / KRGI Sports

The Grand Island American Legion teams all hit the field tonight. The Five Points Bank Juniors (14-1) meet Kearney Post 52 at 5pm at Ryder Park. Th...