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KRGI News On Demand June 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is now headed to the President's desk. The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up its 2023 session. Hear Grand ...
Legislature Wraps Up Session, Voter ID Passes
Jun 2, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
At the State Capital, the Nebraska Legislature wrapped up its 2023 session yesterday. Despite being one of the more memorable contentious se...
Amur Plaza Ribbon Cutting Friday
Jun 2, 2023 / Press Release
The fencing is about to come down around the new area in Railside—soon to be known as Amur Plaza. Mark your calendar for June 2 at 5pm ...
Nebraska State Fly-in & Airshow This Saturday
Jun 2, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Eyes will be on the sky this Saturday as the Central Nebraska Regional Airport hosts the Nebraska State Fly-In & Air Show. The show will...
Congress Sends Debt Ceiling Package To Senate
Jun 1, 2023 / Press Release
After sailing through the House on a bipartisan vote, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package now goes to the Senate. The U.S. was facing a...
Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package
Jun 1, 2023 / Press Release
Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB243 and LB754 into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, business and ag groups. LB2...
Grand Island Man Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Crimes
Jun 1, 2023 / Press Release
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that William Eugen Packer, 47, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in O...
Parks and Rec Summer Concert Series Begins Tonight
Jun 1, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department will be providing live music this summer. Concerts will take place Thursday evenings from 8...
Cabela's Co-Founder Passes Away
Jun 1, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Mary Cabela, a co-founder of the outdoor retail giant, Cabela's, passed away Tuesday according to the family. Mary and her late husband, Dic...
Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill
May 31, 2023 / Press Release
Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into...
Kearney Police Vehicle Program Funded Through Grant
May 31, 2023 / Press Release
Thanks To A Generous Grant from A Local Private Foundation, the Kearney Police Fleet Is Expanding for A Take Home Cruiser ProgramThanks to a genero...
Troopers Encourage Safety Around State Rec Areas This Summer
May 31, 2023 / Press Release
Summer fun is in full swing across Nebraska! As Nebraskans and visitors enjoy recreation areas across the state, troopers will be partnering ...
Arrested Made Following Sexual Assault On 11 Year Old Girl
May 31, 2023 / Press Release
A 911 call was made to report an inappropriate relationship between an adult male and his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter. During the inve...
KRGI News On Demand May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Southwest Nebraska continues to clean up from Friday's Flooding, renovation continues in the Northwest Auditorium, and Nebraskans honor those ...
Debt ceiling deal goes for vote
May 30, 2023 / AP
President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Biden ha...
Ricketts Remembers Fallen on Memorial Day
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day. “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it pro...
Space Heater Leads To Sunday Morning Fire
May 30, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
In Grand Island, a space heater caused an early morning house fire Sunday morning. Just before 7am the Fire department arrived at 712 N Vine. Fir...
Washington Woman Arrested After Pursuit in Multiple Counties
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Washington woman following a pursuit in multiple counties. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Friday, ...
Man With Merrick Co Warrant Arrested In Grand Island
May 30, 2023 / Press Release
On 05-26-2023 at approximately 15:53 hours, the officer was traveling eastbound on 17th St. when he would observe a silver Chevy pickup begin to ac...
Sign Removed from Monument Advisors Location
May 26, 2023 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - Following months of reports from individuals to Grand Island Police involving Monument Advisors KRGI News has learned that the...
RED WILLOW COUNTY DISASTER DECLARATION
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Red Willow County, Nebraska, has suffered from a disastrous flood that occurred on May 26, 2023 causing severe damage to public and private propert...
Fireworks show at Fonner Park finishes out 150th Anniversary
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Efforts to bring a public fireworks display show back to Grand Island are nearing fruition, as members involved are asking the public to help their...
Medical Marijuana Supporters Organizing Ballot Drive
May 26, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
Supporters of medical marijuana are hoping the third time is the charm to get the issue on the ballot in 2024. Crista Eggers is once again t...
Rural Healthcare Campaign Launches In Nebraska
May 26, 2023 / Tyson Havranek
The Nebraska Hospital Association and the Nebraska Rural Health Association are joining forces to promote a campaign highlighting the importance of...
Theft Of Valuable Antiques Reported TO GIPD
May 26, 2023 / Press Release
Thursday night a theft was reported on Anna Street in Grand Island. The Victim reported the theft of two antiques from her home, a silver ant...
