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Back by Popular Demand, Walking Tours Return to Railside UPDATE
Jun 2, 2026 / GI Tourism
Listen to an interview with Dana Jelinek Audio1 Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Tourism is once again inviting residents and visitors to ...
CNHS Features Buddy
Jun 2, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society is seeking a home for Buddy.
GIPD Receives Alcohol Breath Testing Units Through State Traffic Safety Grant
Jun 2, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has received six handheld alcohol breath testing units through a traffic safety grant...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC
Jun 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below following the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) announcement that,...
Golf tournament helps Heartland United Way make an impact
Jun 2, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (June 1, 2026) Thirty-five teams, including 140 golfers, joined together for a simultaneous putt to kick off the 39th Annual Heartl...
Work Will Begin on US-30, east of Central City
Jun 2, 2026 / NDOT
June 1, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin on June 8 on U.S. Highway 30 (US-30), from reference post 337.82...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Jun 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Listen to an interview with District 2 Commissioner Karen Bredthauer and see the meeting agenda below.
Island Oasis Offering River Walking and Lap Swimming This Summer
Jun 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Island Oasis Water Park will once again offer river walking and lap swimming opportunities for adults this summer. Begi...
Hargis House Plans Upcoming Event
Jun 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Sherry Moore talks about the Women in Military Event on June 12th.
Mid-America Manufacturing Index Points to Solid Growth Despite Job Losses and Highest Inflation Reading in Four Years
Jun 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
May 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fourth straight month.-The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs ...
Nebraska Extension to host Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Broken Bow
Jun 1, 2026 / Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Neb., June 1, 2026 —Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle...
Summer Concert Series Returns to Grand Island Parks
Jun 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of its annual Summer Concert Series...
National CPR + AED Awareness Week: Train for the Moments that Matter Red Cross urges people to learn lifesaving skills
Jun 1, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- JUNE 1, 2026 — National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year...
Troopers Investigating Multiple Major Crashes on I-80 Saturday
Jun 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 31, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating two separate crashes that resulted in one fatality, several ...
Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Tackling Antisemitism in State’s Public Education System
May 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a landmark executive order to further eradicate antisemitism. This order builds on prior a...
GIPL Summer Storytime Coming to the Literacy Council
May 30, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is expanding its summer outreach efforts by bringing a special storytime program to the ...
21 students selected for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program cohort
May 30, 2026 / Natalie Jones, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 29, 2026 — Twenty-one students from across the Cornhusker State have been selected for the newest cohort of the Nebras...
URGENT CALL: Blood donors needed now
May 28, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NE, May 28, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give l...
Gov. Pillen Appoints OPD Executive Deputy Chief Gray to Lead Nebraska Crime Commission
May 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Scott Gray as executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enfo...
Nebraskans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant When Hiring Contractors
May 28, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Lincoln, NE– The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is urging Nebraskans to use extra caution when hiring contractors for home or business r...
Grand Island Public Library Launching 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
May 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Readers of all ages are invited to take part in the Grand Island Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge be...
GICC Hopes for Quieter Summer
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Central Catholic Superintendent Jordan Engle is looking forward to a construction free summer.
Free Summer Meals Returns to GIPS Starting, Monday UPDATE
May 28, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Oscar Garcia. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce the return...
HUW Has Several Events Coming
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way gave an update of the many happenings for the organization.
GI YMCA Featured on Community Connection
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Chad Knight,the new director of the Grand Island YMCA, is pushing the new aquatics center.