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City Issues Reminder to Remove Political Signs

Nov 19, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — It’s officially been two weeks since election day in America, which means all political yard signs should be remov...

Nebraska State Treasurer Encourages Holiday Gifting with NEST 529 Contributions

Nov 19, 2024 / Press Release

(LINCOLN, Neb. November 19, 2024) – This holiday season, Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese reminds families to think beyond traditional gif...

Gov. Pillen Appoints DHHS Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care

Nov 19, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced his appointment of Drew Gonshorowski as director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) for th...

Hastings Police Report

Nov 19, 2024 / HPD

November 19th, 2024Reported Offenses: On November 18, 2024, a 62-year-old Hastings resident reported the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in th...

Attorney General Hilgers Sues Truck Manufacturers for Conspiring to Force Transition to Electric Trucks

Nov 19, 2024 / AG

HEAR THE COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE BELOWLincoln, NE – Attorney General Hilgers filed an antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation’s ...

Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Nov 19, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for October 2024 is 2.7 perce...

GI Police Report

Nov 19, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 11/19/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hall County Airport Authority Board to Meet

Nov 19, 2024 / KRGI News

The Hall County Airport Authority Board meets Wednesday. The agenda is attached.

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Nov 18, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 18, 2024 - For the week ending November 17, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's N...

UNK graduate David Almanza is a project manager with MCL Construction. He’s part of the team building the $95 million Rural Health Education Building on campus. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

UNK grad David Almanza builds a rewarding career in construction management

Nov 18, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – David Almanza proudly displays a Loper head on the side of his hard hat. Not only is he a University of Nebraska at Kearney gradua...

Michael Brands and Megan Dang are among the 80-plus students studying construction management at UNK. The program boasts a 100% job placement rate for graduates. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

UNK construction management program is a pipeline for high-demand positions

Nov 18, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – In a few weeks, Michael Brands will graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s degree in construct...

NDOT and NSP Recognize Emergency Responders at Crash Responder Safety Week Ceremony

Nov 18, 2024 / NDOT

Nov. 18, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) held a cerem...

Grand Island City Council to Meet Tuesday

Nov 18, 2024 / City of GI

Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetNovember 19, 2024 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an op...

Hall County Board to Meet on Tuesday

Nov 18, 2024 / KRGI News

Hall County Board of Commissioners to meet on Tuesday. The agenda is attached. Commissioner Scott Sorensen talked on KRGI.

Hastings Police Report

Nov 18, 2024 / HPD

November 18th 2024Reported Offenses: On November 17, 2024, a 19-year-old Blue Hill resident reported a theft in the 1400 block of North Burlington...

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) - 2024

Nov 18, 2024 / Karly Simonson

Central District Health Department (CDHD) is excited to join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in promoting the observance of U....

GI Police Report

Nov 18, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 11/18/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Hastings Police Report

Nov 17, 2024 / HPD

November 17th 2024Reported Offenses: On November 16, 2024, a 42-year-old Hastings resident reported a fraud in the 2100 block of West 6th Street. ...

Hastings Police Report

Nov 16, 2024 / HPD

November 16th 2024Reported Offenses: On November 15, 2024, a 39-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft that occurred on October 24, 2024, in ...

Advancing American Competitiveness

Nov 15, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Under the Biden-Harris administration, inflation triggered by anti-growth policies, lackluster engagement on trade, and bloated federal spending ha...

Unites States Flag in the background with the words Election Results overlaid on top.

Hall County Election Results FINAL

Nov 15, 2024 / Tracy Overstreet

Hall County has finalized its election results. They are attached.

Buffalo County Make it Click

Nov 15, 2024 / Buffalo County Sheriff

The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office has approved the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office for a selective traffic enfo...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Troopers Arrest One After Wrong-Way Pursuit in Sarpy County

Nov 15, 2024 / NSP

November 15, 2024 (Omaha, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in Sarpy C...

NDOT Traffic Fatality Report

Nov 15, 2024 / NDOT

During the month of October 2024, twenty-three people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the ...

Nebraska State Fair Champions Zero Waste, Achieves 93% Diversion Rate in 2024

Nov 15, 2024 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

The Nebraska State Fair has become a model for zero-waste management, achieving an impressive 93% diversion rate at their 2024 event. Fair official...