Local News
Go Big Give Now a Week Away
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way discussed the May 7th Go Big Give event. Get details at www.gobiggive.org
Northwest Seniors Approach the End of the Year
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI News
Northwest Superintendent Jeff Edwards discussed the spring news for Northwest Public Schools.
GISH Hosting Unified Track Meet Today
Apr 30, 2026 / KRGI Sports
Andrea Hill discussed the annual GISH Unified Track Meet at Memorial Stadium.
Gov. Pillen Says Farmers Will See Benefits from Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
Apr 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen says the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads will ultimately benefit American farmers, p...
Two to be honored at UNMC commencement in Omaha
Apr 30, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Former USAF Surgeon General James Roudebush, MD, and transplant pioneer James Armitage, MD, to be recognized. Two University of Nebraska Medical C...
St. Francis Women's Imaging Celebrates 10-Years
Apr 30, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, NE– CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service fro...
Nebraska State Patrol Promotes New Major and Lieutenant
Apr 30, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 30, 2026 (LINCOLN NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the ranks of Major and Lie...
Kearney Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Transportation of Child Pornography
Apr 30, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Jonathan Wagner, 27, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 23, 2026, in federal court ...
Two GIPS Educators Honored with Statewide Awards
Apr 29, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — It has been a landmark week for local education as two of our own have been recognized for their tireless dedication, l...
CDHD Hosts Event in June
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Jess Hammers, Collective Impact Manager at the Central District Health Department prepares for 'Fun in the Sun' on June 27th.
CNCAA Hosts Event at Bader Park Saturday
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addictions discussed a free event coming up on Saturday at Bader Park near Chapman.&nb...
Summer Program Guide Out for GI Recreation
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Todd McCoy of the Parks and Recreation Department discussed the Summer Program Guide.
Rasher Featured at CNHS
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI Sports
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society featured Rasher as the Pet of the Week.
Go Big Pre-Give is Underway
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation discussed Go Big Give which happens May 7th.
NDOT Announces New District Engineer for South-Central Nebraska
Apr 29, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
April 29, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has named Eric Klein as the new District 4 Engine...
CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week
Apr 29, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY and GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will be illuminated in red, May 6-12, in honor of National Nurs...
Fatal Crash in Hall County Follows Flight from DUI Investigation
Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 28, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — One man is deceased after crashing his vehicle while attempting to flee an impaired driving inves...
Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol and Energy Production
Apr 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and disc...
Alcohol Compliance Checks in Furnas County
Apr 29, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
April 28, 2026 (Lexington, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Furnas Coun...
Stolley Park Road Closure Begins May 4 for Reconstruction Project
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Starting Monday, May 4, Stolley Park Road will be closed from South Locust Street to the main south entrance of the Fonn...
Doug Brown Wraps Up GI City Council meeting
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 1's Doug Brown chats about a council meeting that saw the full approval of a new Finance Director as well as a budget summary from City Admini...
Grand Island City Council Approves Chelsey Steinke as Next Finance Director/City Treasurer
Apr 29, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — In a unanimous 8-0 vote, the Grand Island City Council approved the appointment of Chelsey Steinke as the City’s n...
Evnen Views Ballot Counting Test in Hall County
Apr 29, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen was in Grand Island Tuesday to watch Logic and Accuracy testing on the two optical scanner ballot counting ma...
Section of C Street closing in Hastings
Apr 28, 2026 / Wade Harris
April 28, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — Weather permitting, on April 30, a section of C Street east of 5th Avenue will be closed, according to...
Man sentenced for Murder in Hall County Dies in Omaha
Apr 28, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
April 28, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) – Greg Carlson #53083, age 69, died today at an Omaha hospital. He was incarcerated at the Omaha Correctional Ce...