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GI Police Report

Aug 22, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 08/22/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Child Abuse Arrest Made in Hamilton County

Aug 22, 2024 / Jeromy McCoy Hamilton County Sheriff

 On August 6, 2024, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at 107 Lynn Street in Marquette, NE for an unresponsive...

Westridge Middle School Has Best Days Ever

Aug 22, 2024 / KRGI Sports Network

Westridge Middle Schools was featured with assistant principal Tracy Jakubowski and sixth grader Madi Seim. 

UNL Research Points to Increased Water Use Efficiency for Crops

Aug 22, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 22, 2024 — Scientists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have identified a promising approach to help crops ...

CNCAA to Celebrate National Recovery Month

Aug 22, 2024 / KRGI News

September is National Recovery Month. The Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction has several events. Sandy Yager visited with Brian G...

Northwest Update With Dr. Jeff Edwards

Aug 22, 2024 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - Dr. Jeff Edwards stopped by the KRGI studios this morning to talk all things Northwest as the Vikings are now post-musical and...

Grand Generation Center to Host Burger Bonanza

Aug 22, 2024 / KRGI News

The Grand Generation Center has its third annual Burger Bonanza on September 6th, 4-6pm. Sara Sherman visited with Brian Gallagher. 

CDHD Presents State Fair Safety Tips

Aug 22, 2024 / KRGI News

The Central District Health Department has several helpful tips in advance of the Nebraska State Fair. Teresa Anderson joined Brian Gallagher. &nb...

Good Life District Special Election Results Certified

Aug 21, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island is officially adding more good to the “Good Life.” Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Ove...

Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Kicks Off the 2024 State Fair

Aug 21, 2024 / Courtney Glock

1868 Foundation Great Steak Debate event adds friendly competition to the Fair.  The Blue Ribbon Kick Off - The Great Steak Debate, presented...

GI City Council Holds Another Budget Study Session

Aug 21, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Ward 3's Jason Conley listened to budget presentations from the Parks and Recreation Department, Jackrabbit Run Golf Course and the Heartland Publi...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement to Closure of UNL Diversity & Inclusion Office

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

  LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in response to an announcement by University of Nebraska&mdash...

Nebraska's Supreme Court Chief Justice to Retire

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly offered their reactions to the announced retirement of Chief Justi...

Deb Fischer Earns Rare Endorsement from Nebraska Farmers Union PAC

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, Neb. – Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today the endorsement of the Nebraska Farmers Union PAC for her 2024 re-election bid. ...

On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts

Aug 21, 2024 / Steven T. Bell, Special Agent in Charge

OMAHA, Neb.  – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dako...

St. Francis new Calcium CT technology is cornerstone of Community Heart Screening

Aug 21, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI

Grand Island-CHI Health St. Francis recently added Coronary Calcium Scan technology to their Radiology Services.  Coronary Calcium Computeriz...

22nd-Annual Edith Abbott Victorian Tea Party to be Held at Hargis House

Aug 21, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is gearing up for its annual Victorian Tea Party, which is a perennial favorite for kids...

HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Nebraska Storm Victims

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for May 20, 2024—June 2024 Storms. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urb...

NPCC raffle car to round out summer tour at state fair

Aug 21, 2024 / Mid Plains Community College

The 2024 North Platte Community College raffle car, a 1979 Trans Am, will spend the remainder of its summer tour at the Nebraska State Fair in...

Eight GIPD Recruits Enrolled in 218th Police Academy Training Class

Aug 21, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — For the first time ever, the Grand Island Police Department will be sending an all-time high of eight recruits to the ac...

GI Police Report

Aug 21, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 08/21/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Gov. Pillen Announces Receipt of Federal Aid for May 20 – June 3 Storms

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced President Joe Biden has granted a major disaster declaration for the state, triggering the...

State Fair Board to Meet

Aug 21, 2024 / NSF

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDMeeting AgendaAugust 23, 2024 – 9 AMNebraska State Fair Board Room, Grand Island, NE 1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3....

Gov. Pillen Touts Passage of Bills at Signing Ceremony, Says Much More is Left to Be Done for Property Tax Relief

Aug 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing with invited state senators who supported passage of legis...

Troopers Make 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign

Aug 20, 2024 / NSP

AUGUST 20, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the fi...