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South Platte High School Employee Sentenced 25-30 Years in Abuse of Minor Student

May 26, 2023 / Press Release

Judge Patrick M. Heng sentenced Joel Foster in Deuel County District Court for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Foster, who is 39 years old, u...
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KRGI News On Demand May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

Supporters of medical marijuana are hoping the third time is the charm to get the issue on the ballot Health officials launch a new campaign highl...
State Troopers Headed to Texas Border

State Troopers Headed to Texas Border

May 25, 2023 / Press Release

Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has authorized the deployment of 10 state troopers to the Texas border effective immediately. The deploymen...
21 Troopers Honored at Annual MADD Awards

21 Troopers Honored at Annual MADD Awards

May 25, 2023 / Press Release

21 troopers were honored for their efforts to remove impaired drivers from the road during the annual ‘MADD Heroes Awards’ Tuesday in L...
Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

May 25, 2023 / Press Release

Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has signed the 2023-2025 Biennium budget and issued line-item vetos.   "The budget passed by the Leg...
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Grand Island Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

May 25, 2023 / Press Release

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Seth Hansen, 30, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced today by Senior United States Distri...
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KRGI News On Demand May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

Hall Co Commissioners make significant progress on the courthouse expansion project, while the Nebraska Legislature tackles voter ID, School Choice...
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

May 24, 2023 / Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all. CEO Jim Farley wrote...
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Progress Made On Courthouse Project

May 24, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

More progress was made yesterday on the Hall County Courthouse project as Hall Co Commissioners have zeroed in on the location as well as which off...
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Passenger Injured Jumping Out Of Vehicle Driven By Impaired Driver

May 24, 2023 / Press Release

Yesterday evening a medical call was dispatched to Fonner Park Rd and Stuhr Rd of a male on the side of the road with blood on hisface. The G...
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Grand Island Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges

May 24, 2023 / Press Release

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Christopher Lee Perez, 36, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on May 22, 2023, in Lincol...
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KRGI News On Demand May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

The State Legislature's most controversial piece of Legislation was signed into law yesterday. The Hall Co. Courthouse project continues to progre...
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City Parks and Recreation Announces Opening Date of Swimming Facilities

May 23, 2023 / Press Release

The City of Grand Island swimming facilities will open for the summer starting Saturday, May 27. All facilities are open seven days a week. O...
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New Lifeguard Development and Recruiting Program

May 23, 2023 / Press Release

The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new efforts to help recruit, develop, and train young lifeguards. Youth ages 11-14 ...
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Custer Avenue Paving Improvement Project

May 23, 2023 / Press Release

The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing the Custer Avenue Paving Improvement Project will continue on May 25, 2023.  C...
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Update on Kearney Shootings Last Week

May 23, 2023 / Press Release

On Sunday, May 14, 2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m. Kearney Police Department Officers received a report of gunshots fired in the 1000 block of W 23...
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KRGI News On Demand May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

LB 574 will be signed into law Monday, Grand Island Public Schools has made some changes to the administration team and a Grand Island man received...
Governor Pillen To Sign LB 574 Into Law Monday Afternoon

Governor Pillen To Sign LB 574 Into Law Monday Afternoon

May 22, 2023 / Press Release

Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB574 into law this afternoon. This bill includes The Let Them Grow Act and the Preborn Child Protection Act, passed...
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Grand Island Man Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine

May 22, 2023 / Press Release

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Zakaria Hassan, 30, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on May 15, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebr...
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Norris HS Teacher Arrested On Alleged Sexual Relationship

May 22, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

A teacher at Norris High School was arrested Friday for an alleged sexual relationship the 23-year-old woman had with a student.  Lillie Bowm...
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Six Arrested at Nebraska State Capitol

May 21, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol arrested multiple people during incidents at the Nebraska State Capitol Building during a l...
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GIPS Names Stephens New Associate Superintendent

May 19, 2023 / GIPS Release

GRAND ISLAND, (Neb.) — A new face will be joining the district leadership team at Grand Island Public Schools! Dr. Summer Stephens will join...
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Final Debate Friday For Restrictions On Abortion and Transgender Healthcare

May 19, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

The floor is set for the two issues that have seemingly been in the spotlight this entire legislative session; proposed restrictions on Abortion an...
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Arrest Made After Warrant Issued

May 19, 2023 / Press Release

An arrest has been made following a felony arrest warrant. Ronnie Lee Swartz was arrested last night at a residence in Northeast Kearney. Earlier...
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Motor Vehicle Homicide Case Heading To District Court

May 19, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

A St. Paul man facing charges of motor vehicle homicide DUI is heading to District court. 62-year-old Gary Williams waived his preliminary hearing...