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Rural Mainstreet Economy Slumps to Lowest Level in Three Years
Dec 21, 2023 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (Nov. 16, 2023) — For a third straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to th...GI Police Dept Receives Grant
Dec 21, 2023 / GI Police
The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $9,281.24 to carry out our “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization campaign from D...Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $12 Effective January 1
Dec 21, 2023 / Department of Labor
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour effective January 1, 2024. In accordance with an initiative pas...Albion Man Sentenced in Federal Court
Dec 21, 2023 / DOJ
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jake Brian Spiegel, 42, of Albion, Nebraska, was sentenced December 20, 2023, in federal co...Accident Investigation Leads To Arrest
Dec 21, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Police officers responded to a two-vehicle accident near Husker Highway and Legacy Drive on Wednesday, December 2...Oxford Man Convicted for Felon in Possession of Firearm
Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eric L. Eggers, 39, of Oxford, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 19, 2023, in federal cou...Principal Building Dead End for Hall County Courthouse Option
Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News
Grand Island, NE - The Hall County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to continue discussions on the possibility of a new Hall county cou...Google to Pay Big Fine
Dec 20, 2023 / Nebraska AG
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct LINCOLN – Today, Attorney Ge...Holiday Blood Drive Approaching
Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News
The annual Tri-Cities holiday blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, December 26th from 12;00 to 6:00 p.m. in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings. Ri...UNL Research Team Received Federal Grant
Dec 19, 2023 / UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 18, 2023 — A Husker research team has received $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research more su...GI Man Sentenced in Federal Court
Dec 19, 2023 / KRGI News
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Felix Chacon, 61, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 18, 2023, in federal...Minden Christmas Light Display Highlighted On NBC
Dec 19, 2023 / KRGI News/Minden Chamber of Commerce
(Minden, NE) - The community of Minden recently had some special visitors in town. NBC's Emmy-nominated producer Ramon Taylor and longtime world-re...Ricketts on CBP Suspending Rail Operations at Southern Border
Dec 18, 2023 / Senator Ricketts Office Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement on the news that Customs and Border Protection h...Hall County Board To Continue Courthouse Talks/Possible Principal Building
Dec 18, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - The Hall County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting coming up this Tuesday (December 19th) morning starting at 9:00 a.m...Suspect, Victim Identified in Superior Homicide Investigation
Dec 18, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(SUPERIOR, NEB.) — A suspect has been arrested for second-degree murder following a shooting that occurred late Sunday evening in...Sunday Morning Hastings House Explosion
Dec 17, 2023 / City of Hastings
(Hastings, NE) - On Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the Hastings Police Department and Hastings Fire and Rescue wer...Suspect in Custody After Lengthy Standoff Near West Point
Dec 16, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(WEST POINT, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team have arrested a Blair man following a 17-hour standoff nea...Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 68th Recruit Class
Dec 16, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
DECEMBER 15, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — A new class of State Troopers are ready to hit the road in service to the people of Nebraska. Membe...DOJ Awards Nebraska over 600 Thousand in grants
Dec 15, 2023 / DOJ
The Office of Justice Program’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announced todaythat Connecticut and Nebraska have rejoi...Nebraska November Traffic Fatality Toll
Dec 15, 2023 / NDOT News Release
December 15, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of November 2023, twenty-eight people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadwa...GIPS and GIEA Reach Negotiated Agreement for 2024-2025
Dec 15, 2023 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is focused on instruction, positive supports for students, professional learning comm...United Way Hosts It's Holiday Toy Distribution
Dec 15, 2023 / KRGI News
The Heartland United Way will conduct its annual Holiday Toy Distribution for local Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick County families. Locally, t...NSP 68th Basic Recruit Class To Graduate Friday
Dec 15, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — The recruits of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 68th Basic Recruit Class will graduate during a ceremony at the Neb...Walnut Middle School Placed In Secure Mode After Reported Threats On Bus
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - An email regarding a resolved bus incident was sent to patrons by Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher just ...GI City Council Discusses Possible Improvements To Island Oasis
Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island City Council on Tuesday night held a study session conversion about the future of upgrades and improvem...