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Grand Island Celebrates National Internship Month
Apr 1, 2024 / GI Chamber
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation are reminding busi...
GI Police Report
Apr 1, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/01/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
No Injuries in Alda Train/Semi Collision
Mar 30, 2024 / Hall County Emergency Management
Alda, Neb. — Shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, March 29, a Union Pacific train collided with a semi near 100 West Front Street in Alda. There ...
NSP Investigating Chadron PD Officer-Involved Shooting
Mar 29, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol
(CHADRON, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team has been activated to investigate a Chadron Police Department o...
Gov. Pillen, State Senators, and Healthcare Leaders Celebrate Legislation to Provide $1 Billion Annual Boost to Nebraska’s Hospitals
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, state senators, and the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) held a ceremonial bill signing at Metho...
Governor Pillen Announces Elimination of Developmental Disabilities Registry
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen joined leaders from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the University of Nebraska...
NSP Receives New Mobile Command Post from Federal Partners
Mar 29, 2024 / NSP-North Platte
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is proud to unveil a new vehicle that will be utilized in several ways to keep Nebraska safe. The vehicle was donat...
For the Greater Good attracts record-setting 2,062 gifts
Mar 29, 2024 / UNMC
Donors from across the country came together for the 2024 For the Greater Good, making a record-setting 2,062 gifts to raise $767,919 to support th...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the m...
A Prosperous Future Needs Focused Conservative Vision
Mar 29, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
The United States’ constitutional foundation of freedom and opportunity laid the pathway for our nation to become the most prosperous on the ...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
GI Police Report
Mar 29, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/29/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, p...
Anthony Cook named Doctor of the Year
Mar 29, 2024 / CHI
GRAND ISLAND–Emergency Medicine physician Anthony Cook, MD was named the CHI Health St. Francis 2024 Physician Excellence Award winner on Fri...
Senate, House Leaders of Effort to Reverse Biden’s EV Mandate Slam Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule Finalized Today
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representatives John James (MI-10) and Russ Fulcher ...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Biden’s Politicization of the Department of Justice
Mar 29, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
The rule of law is foundational to our Republic. Enforcing the law and public safety is one of government’s main purposes. Yet, in recent yea...
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Coalition Suing Biden over Illegal Student Loan Forgiveness
Mar 29, 2024 / Nebraska AG
Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition today of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt...
Topping Out Celebration Planned for Kearney SportsPlex
Mar 29, 2024 / City of Kearney
The City of Kearney is excited to announce a “Topping Out” celebration planned for Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ke...
Governor Pillen Honors Vietnam War Veterans at State Capitol Ceremony
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert honored Vietnam-e...
LR 335 Proposes Censure to Halloran
Mar 29, 2024 / KRGI News
The Nebraska Legislature's executive board held a hearing on LR335, a resolution to censure Hastings Senator Steve Halloran. This is LR335 introdu...
FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture with $39,000 in Donations
Mar 28, 2024 / FNBO
Omaha, NE, March 28, 2024 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in...
GI Police Report
Mar 28, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/28/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Grand Island Chamber Opposes Plan to Impose Tax Shift, 18% Sales Tax Increase
Mar 28, 2024 / GI Chamber
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce is part of a coalition opposing Legislative Bill 388, which is being cons...
Hastings City Council Approves County Ambulance Agreement
Mar 28, 2024 / City of Hastings
(Hastings, NE) - The Hastings City Council has approved a new, five-year interlocal agreement with Adams County for emergency ambulance service. Co...
Temporary Trail Closure in Kearney
Mar 27, 2024 / City of Kearney
The City of Kearney Parks Department would like to inform the public the hike-bike trail from Rolling Hills Bridge to Cottonmill Park will be ...
GIPD/Hall County Sheriff's Office Receive Grants
Mar 27, 2024 / GIPD/Hall County
Distracted Driving continues to challenge the safety of Nebraska drivers. A recent study shows that about 10% of all drivers are distracted. ...
