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Jun 28, 2026 / NWS
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Two Arrested After Pursuits on Friday
Jun 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 27, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits Frida...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 28, 2026 / HPD
June 27th 2026Reported Offenses: On June 26, 2026, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of South Burlington Avenue. ...
Grand Island Man among 13 indicted.
Jun 27, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 13 unsealed Indictments charging ...
Two Illegal Aliens Sentenced in International ATM “Jackpotting” Conspiracy with Ties to Tren de Aragua
Jun 26, 2026 / Amy Donato
Carlos Javier Padron, 36, an illegal alien from Venezuela, was sentenced yesterday to 78 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to deploy ma...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 26, 2026 / HPD
June 26th 2026Reported Offenses: On June 25, 2026, a 42-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud in the 700 block of North Burlington Avenue. ...
G.I. man arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl
Jun 26, 2026 / Carol Bryant
GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island police arrested James Speer, 53, of Grand Island at his apartment at 9:21 a.m. June 25 as a search warrant was be...
GIPS Working on Several Summer Improvement Projects
Jun 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Public School Superintendent Matt Fisher discussed numerous improvement projects.
HUW Completes Successful Day of Action
Jun 25, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way wrapped up the Day of Action and discussed upcoming events.
Bronze Eagle Sculpture Installed at Buffalo County Fairgrounds to Commemorate America 250
Jun 25, 2026 / Press Release
Kearney, Neb. – A permanent tribute to America’s 250th anniversary has been installed at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.The bronze...
Ricketts on Improving Cost of Living for Nebraskans
Jun 25, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to drive down the cost of living for Nebraskans. Ricketts highl...
Nebraska Receives Highest IDEA Determination from U.S. Department of Education
Jun 24, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirem...
Four Charged in Nebraska as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Jun 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged sch...
Grand Island Public Library to Launch New Bookmobile in 2027
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be expanding access to books, technology and library services throughout the commun...
CDHD Offers Testing Opportunties
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miladis Sosa Aguilera of the Central District Health Department discussed upcoming testing for HIV and Hepatitis C.
The Youth Advisory Board Plays role for Prevention Project
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes brought Monica Mendez and Emily Ye from the youth advisory board at the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction.
CCC Features Phlebotomy
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Aingie Eilts discussed the Phlebotomy department at Central Community College.
“United We Celebrate” to Showcase Grand Island as Community Comes Together for America’s 250th Birthday UPDATE
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Phil Thomas and Karen Hurst Audio1 Chris Hochstetler Sound Bites Laura Gamboa Urrego Sound Bites Karen Hurst Sound ...
New Intern Spending Time at GGICF
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow brought the new intern Kaylee Powell from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation.
CNHS Looks for a Forever Home for Pearl
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens brought Pearl as the featured dog of the week from the Central Nebraska Humane Society.
GILT Junior Plans Next Show
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 GILT Jr (a part of Grand Island Little Theatre) presents their ninth production. “On ...
Governor Pillen Announces Property Tax Hotline
Jun 24, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the launch of his Property Tax Hotline to give taxpayers a platform for sharing informatio...
GI City Council Wraps Up Eventful Tuesday Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 4's Mitch Nickerson chatted with about a busy meeting that included the Heartland Events Center formally changing its name for the first time ...
Grand Island City Council Ratifies Naming Rights Agreement; Heartland Events Center Officially Becomes BigIron Events Center
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
GRAND ISLAND, NE – June 23, 2026 — Following approval by the Grand Island City Council and execution of the agreement by Mayor Roger St...
GISH Marching Band to Perform in D.C. at the National Independence Day Parade on National Television
Jun 24, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander Marching Band is headed to the nation’s capital this summer and is set to appear on national televis...