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Hall County Board to Meet Tuesday
Dec 16, 2024 / KRGI News
The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday. Commissioner Pam Lancaster gave a preview with Brian Gallagher. A meeting agenda is attach...
Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms
Dec 16, 2024 / DEA
OMAHA, Neb. – Tis’ the season for holiday travel and family gatherings and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Divisi...
Gi Police Report
Dec 16, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 12/16/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, pl...
Hastings Police Report
Dec 15, 2024 / HPD
December 15th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 14, 2024, a 41-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 2200 block of North Kansas Aven...
Hastings Police Report
Dec 15, 2024 / HPD
December 14th 2024 Reported Offenses: On December 13, 2024, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1900 block of West A Stre...
Lead testing, remediation grants available for schools, licensed child care programs
Dec 14, 2024 / NDEE
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program has grant funds available f...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Delivering Results for Nebraskans
Dec 14, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
I’m proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraska this year. Whether it’s meeting with Nebraskans or helping you navi...
January 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for District Court Judge Vacancy, Ninth Judicial District
Dec 14, 2024 / Press Release
December 13, 2024 LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in th...
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Guidance on Avoiding Holiday Charity Scams
Dec 14, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
December is the “Season of Giving” for charities across the country. Unfortunately, scammers know this and seek to take advantage of ge...-2024-12-14-06-22-03.jpg?width=550&height=289)
US Cellular Donates Sports Equipment to Grand Island YMCA
Dec 14, 2024 / Kevin Schuster, Public Relations Counsel
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Dec. 13, 2024) – This holiday season, UScellular continues to give back to the community with a $1,500 donation of sp...
One Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha
Dec 14, 2024 / NSP
December 13, 2024 (Omaha, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one man following a pursuit early this mo...-2024-12-14-06-12-31.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Decision on the Future Operation of Seedling Mile Elementary to be December 17th, 2024
Dec 14, 2024 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
For Board Brief from Tuesday's meeting click here. GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The conversation surrounding the future operation of the smallest E...
Northwest Teacher Recipient Of Kim West Dinsdale Excellence In Teaching Award
Dec 13, 2024 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - A complete surprise to say the least for Jeff Vyhlidal on Wednesday, December 11th as the Northwest vocal music instructor was...
Deterrence Plays a Vital Role in Maintaining Peace
Dec 13, 2024 / Rep. Adrian Smith
This week, world events have emphasized the importance of American readiness to keep our country safe and stand with our allies across the globe. T...
Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $13.50 Effective January 1
Dec 13, 2024 / Grace Johnson, CLSSEGB Marketing & Communications Specialist
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. In accordance with an initiative passed b...
Hastings Police Report
Dec 13, 2024 / HPD
December 13th, 2024Reported Offenses: On December 12th, 2024, a 37-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1600 block of West 7th Stree...-2024-12-13-13-17-06.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Holiday Help from Heartland United Way
Dec 13, 2024 / HUW
Grand Island, Neb. – From toys to basic needs, Heartland United Way programs are helping make the holidays more cheerful for families needing...
CCC to Revitalize Project PARA
Dec 13, 2024 / Scott Miller-CCC
COLUMBUS, Neb. – Central Community College is making significant updates to advance paraeducator training across Nebraska. In June, CCC rece...-2024-12-13-09-22-08.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Nebraska Mesonet Launches Real-Time Weather Data Features
Dec 13, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 13, 2024 — The Nebraska Mesonet, a critical tool for weather monitoring and data collection across the state, has lau...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Dec 13, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Winter Weather Advisory Will Go Into Effect
Dec 13, 2024 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 2pm Friday to 9am Saturday for counties along and west of Highway 281 in Nebraska....-2024-12-13-08-54-37.jpg?width=550&height=289)
A Flurry of Donations, Good Samaritans Help Those in Need at Christmas
Dec 13, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI
KEARNEY - For more than 30 years, the employees at CHI Health Good Samaritan have been dedicated to giving to the community at Christmas time. Proj...
Joint Statement of the Governor and Attorney General
Dec 13, 2024 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that certified the enactment of Measures 437 and 438. Both the Governor and the...
Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Dec 13, 2024 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stephen D. Mossman to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Mossman w...
Nebraska's Catholic Bishops Issue Letter to Migrants Expressing Compassion, Solidarity, and Support
Dec 13, 2024 / Press Release
Lincoln, Nebraska - On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catholic bishops of Nebraska shared a letter (in English and in Spanish) with migran...