Area News
GIPS Announces Three Finalists for Interim Superintendent Position
Jan 7, 2023 / GIPS Release
GRAND ISLAND (NE) — The Grand Island Board of Education has announced its intention to hire a full-time interim Superintendent for the school...
NSP Apprehends Alliance Man on Multiple Warrants
Jan 7, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, with the assistance of the Alliance Police Department, have arreste...
Hank McFarland Elected President Of GIPS BOE
Jan 6, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The newly elected board of education was sworn in last night for GIPS and the board elected a new President. The GIPS board elected Hank McFarland...
Pillen Sworn In As 41st Governor
Jan 6, 2023 / AP
Jim Pillen was sworn in Thursday as the 41st governor of Nebraska. Pillen was elected in November, defeating Democratic state Sen. Carol Blood. O...
Nebraska State Patrol Post Holiday Report
Jan 4, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
JANUARY 4, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 35 impaired drivers from the road and assisted more t...
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
Jan 4, 2023 / AP
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in not a single grand prize winner. The numb...
Sasse Delivers Farewell Address To Senate
Jan 4, 2023 / Press Release
U.S. Senator Sasse delivered his farewell address from the Senate floor. A full transcript of his remarks can be found below. -- Thank you, Mr. P...
Legislature Returns To Work: Committee Chair Elections Preview
Jan 4, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The Nebraska Legislature returns to the state capital today. One of the first orders of business will be electing chairs for the various com...
Extradition Hearing Scheduled In Hall CO.
Jan 4, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
In the courts, a Texas teen’s extradition hearing has been set for next month in Hall County The hearing for 18-year-old Tyler Roenz w...
Rollover Accident In Howard Co. On Icy Roads
Jan 4, 2023 / Press Release
Late Monday night St. Paul firefighters and EMTs responded to a one vehicle rollover at Bunker Hill. One patient was assisted out of the veh...
Audio: KRGI News Previews 2023 Legislative Session
Dec 29, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
We turn our attention over to the state capital where once we flip the calendar to 2023 Nebraska lawmakers will be ready for another legislative se...
GI Man Arrested Following Drug Stop
Dec 29, 2022 / Press Release
A drug stop yesterday afternoon has resulted in one man behind bars. Officers with the GIPD pulled a vehicle over for expired registration. Roger...
Fatal Accident In Hall Co.
Dec 29, 2022 / Press Release
On December 28, 2022 at approximately 4:50 p.m. Deputies with the Hall County Sheriff’s Department were detailed to the area of U.S. Hig...
GIPD makes arrest with Utah Kidnapper
Dec 28, 2022 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Police officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call at 3320 Langenheder Street (Git N Split) at approximately ...
Grand Island Casino Resort Opens Temporary Casino
Dec 27, 2022 / Press Release
Grand Island Casino Resort opened its temporary casino facility today at a ribboncutting ceremony with several state and local officials in attenda...
Gun Shots on Christmas Day in Grand Island
Dec 27, 2022 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Christmas Day just before 6:00 am a report of gunshots dispatched Grand Island Police to 414 E 1st St. Upon GIPD arriv...
Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Resignation Date From Board of Regents
Dec 26, 2022 / Press Release
Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced his resignation from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents effective January 4th, 2023. "It has...
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act Heads To President's Desk
Dec 26, 2022 / Press Release
A bill aimed at tighter penalties for hackers has made its way to the President's desk. The Protecting American Intellectual Property Act wa...
Crossroads In Hastings Forced To Evacuate
Dec 26, 2022 / Press Release
At approximately 9:00 pm last night Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to an alert at the Crossroads Mission Avenue Upon arrival, responders dis...
Smoke Detectors Save Lives In Kearney House Fire
Dec 26, 2022 / Press Release
Just before 3am on Christmas eve, the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire alarm on Dunbar Rd West of...
Fonner Park Gets Green Light For Temporary Casino
Dec 22, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
The long awaited temporary casino is coming to Grand Island! According to a facebook post Grand Island Casino Resort received their licens...
GIPS: Katherine Mauldin Will Be Sworn In As Board Member
Dec 21, 2022 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - GIPS Statement - Board Election Investigation We are grateful for the Hall County Election Office and the lengths their team ...
Hall County Concludes Residency Review of School Board Candidate
Dec 21, 2022 / Tyson Havranek
The Hall County Election Commission, in cooperation with the Hall County Sheriff's Office and the Hall County Attorney's Office, has completed a re...
Kevin Denney named new Grand Island Police Chief
Dec 20, 2022 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - On Tuesday night the Grand Island City Council approved the hiring of Kevin Denney as the new police chief for the City of Gra...
Suspicion of Illegal Gambling Involving Roosters Leads to 10 Howard County Arrest
Dec 19, 2022 / Howard County Sheriffs Office Release
(St Pual, NE) - On Saturday, December 17th Howard County dispatch received a 911 call regarding illegal gambling activity involving roosters in rur...
