Local News
GGICF Focuses on Long Term Planning
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Development officer Joeli Walrath discussed building a legacy plan.
CNHS Features Edwin
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society brought a pitbull named Edwin for adoption.
Scam Warning: Fraudulent Planning Commission E-Mails Circulating
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island and Hall County Regional Planning Commission are warning residents, business owners and develop...
Grand Island Public Library Seeking New Board Members
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Are you interested in supporting the Grand Island Public Library? If so, you have a unique opportunity to impact the fu...
Hastings Public Library Roars into the 2026 Summer Reading Program with Block Party Kick-Off
May 26, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Public Library kicks off the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a Block Party. The theme of the 2026 Summer Reading Program is "Unearth...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May 29 National 529 Day
May 26, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29, 2026, as National 529 Day in Nebraska. This proclamation recognizes the importance o...
Ricketts Working for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
May 26, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work fighting...
GI City Council Meets Tonight
May 26, 2026 / KRGI News
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetMay 26, 2026 7:00 PM 1 . CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of t...
St. Francis Foundation hosts premier fundraising event at the hospital on June 4–Public is invited to attend
May 26, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s ninth annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be a...
Good Samaritan Names Scholarship Recipients
May 26, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY - CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded $18,750 in scholarships to 20 area students working towards careers in health care....
Gov. Pillen Hosts HUD Secretary Turner; Highlights Opportunity in Nebraska
May 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Nebraska to highlight on...
Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up
May 22, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 22, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Summer travel kicks into high gear this weekend and Nebraska State Troopers encourage safe driving all s...
Grand Island Area Farmers Market Launches First Annual “Spring Fling” Festival This Saturday UPDATE
May 22, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with Misty Schaecher. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Farmers Market is excited to announce its 1s...
Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly
May 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for April 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is down 0.1 percent from the March 2026...
Two Arrested Following Search Warrant in North Platte
May 22, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
MAY 21, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two individuals following a search in ...
Good Samaritan’s Stroke Care recognized nationally
May 22, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Kearney—CHI Health Good Samaritan was recently recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval®...
Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections Held in York County
May 22, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
MAY 21, 2026 (YORK, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local commercia...
Northwest Public Schools End Year
May 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Superintendent Jeff Edward discussed the 2025-26 school year.
GISH Wraps up School Year
May 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Senior High had its final day of school. Calvin Hubbard, Eon Lemburg, and Jared Bombeck discussed the year.
Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral for Fourth Straight Month
May 21, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
May 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall RMI dropped below growth neutral for the fourth straight month.-More than half, or 56.6%, of bank ...
GI Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
May 21, 2026 / Amy Donato
Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has r...
Work is underway on US-183
May 20, 2026 / Kent Washington
May 20, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Construction is underway on U.S. Highway 183 (US-183), from reference post 50.21 to reference post 6...
Rural Veterinarian Grant Funding Still Available for Eligible Applicants
May 20, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Lincoln, NE– Newly-practicing veterinarians in rural Nebraska are encouraged to apply for a $150,000 grant through the Rural Veterinarian Gra...
Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda
May 20, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by pr...
Grand Island Launches Interactive Cemetery Map to Help Visitors Locate Loved Ones
May 20, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the launch of a new interactive Grand Island Cemet...