Local News
Sgt. Ramsey Wins Inspector Championship for 3rd Straight Year
Jun 9, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — It’s a three-peat for Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement D...
United States Obtains $3.4M in a False Claims Act Judgment Against Nebraska Pharmacist
Jun 9, 2026 / Amy Donato
On May 29, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389...
United Way’s Day of Action Rallies Volunteers
Jun 9, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 8, 2026) Heartland United Way is rallying volunteers to take action and create meaningful impact throughout the commun...
Man Dies of Gunshot Would in Hall County
Jun 9, 2026 / Joshua Moline
On June 6, 2026, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence in Cairo, Nebraska, for a report of an...
TSCI inmate death
Jun 9, 2026 / NDOC
June 8, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Sean Barrett #75545, age 60, died today at a Lincoln hospital. He was incarcerated at the Tecumseh State Corre...
Hunting for Hope Approaching
Jun 9, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator
Grand Island, NE – Hope Harbor invites you to gather friends, family, or coworkers to create the ultimate scavenger hunt team for Hunting for...
Hall County Sheriff's Department Highlights Promotions
Jun 8, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County Sheriff Josh Berlie and Chief Deputy Josh Moline discussed personnel.
Many Events Approaching in GI
Jun 8, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema of Grand Island Tourism provided an update.
City Provides Information Regarding Review of Pete's Safari Property
Jun 8, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Following recent public discussion and social media commentary regarding Pete's Safari, the City of Grand Island has rel...
Free Community Education–June 25 Understanding Dietary Fats with Dr. Fruehling
Jun 8, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
GRAND ISLAND, NE--CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education s...
Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday
Jun 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday June 8, 2026 (Fremont, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol hav...
Red Cross: Urgent need for donors to help keep blood supply stable
Jun 8, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 8, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to...
Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525
Jun 6, 2026 / Laura Strimple
GOTHENBURG, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Mike Jacobson, and Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, jo...
Calibraska Arts Initiative Brings Animation Pros to the State
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
NEBRASKA – The Hastings Public Library is partnering with the Calibraska Arts Initiative to offer virtual art programs for ages 5 and up. Tru...
St. Francis announces winner of $10,000 ticket
Jun 5, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island- Keagan Palmer from Phillips was the big winner of CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win raffle drawing on Ju...
UNL experts monitoring New World screwworm following Texas detection
Jun 5, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., June 5, 2026 —The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is aware of the confirm...
Public Input Welcome on Heartbeat Creative District
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The public is invited to a meeting meant to inform and provide an opportunity for input about Heartbeat Creative District planning, as well as othe...
Hastings Schedules Comprehensive Plan Update
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The public is invited to a Comprehensive Plan update from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Library Meeting Room B. Development Services Dire...
Everybody Wins in Hastings Battle of Badges
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
With overwhelming support for Hastings police officers and firefighters at the 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on June 4, the Hastings Police...
Pickleball Court Project Complete at Grace Abbott Park
Jun 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department has completed a court rehabilitation project at Grace Abbott Park, co...
Work will begin on I-80, near Odessa
Jun 5, 2026 / NDOT
June 5, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin June 8 on Interstate 80 (I-80) near reference post 263.69, accor...
Railside to Host 2026 New & Expanded Business Tour
Jun 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Residents and visitors are invited to explore the continued growth and development of downtown Grand Island during the 2...
GIPD Conducts Nearly 1,000 Traffic Stops During Click It or Ticket Campaign
Jun 4, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department participated in the national Click It or Ticket High Visibility Mobilization from May...
GIPS Reviews Strategic Plan
Jun 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Associate Superintendent discussed the Grand Island Public Schools Strategic Plan.
GILT Plans summer musical
Jun 4, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 Grand Island Little Theatre announces the summer musical of the 2025-2026 season “The ...