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PSC Issues Reminder About Choice Gas Deadline
Apr 15, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding eligible Black Hills Energy customers that they have one week remain...
Grand Island Parks & Recreation Now Hiring Lifeguards
Apr 15, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for lifeguards for the upcoming summer ...
Grand Island Police Department Highlights Results from Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Apr 15, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department’s participation in the statewide “Put the Phone Away or Pay” enforc...
Grand Island Fire Department Announces Spring Restrictive/Open Burn Period
Apr 15, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Fire Department has announced guidelines for the 2026 spring open burn period, which is set to run from...
GI Council Wraps up Tuesday Meeting
Apr 15, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
The Grand Island City Council focused on the future of livestock shows and financial support of the Heartland Events Center at Tuesday's Grand Isla...
Gov. Pillen Highlights Department of Revenue Tax Return Improvements
Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timefra...
May, June dates set for annual tractor/equipment safety training for young and beginning farmers
Apr 14, 2026 / Kelsey Kirk
UNMC’s Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, will oversee the courses. The Cen...
22 GISH Students Earn 13 Medals at State SkillsUSA; Principal Holley Receives Outstanding Leadership Honor
Apr 14, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Career Technical Education (CTE) and Grand Island Senior High (GISH), the two are synonymous. That connection was...
Learning Without Limits: UNK expands online options for undergraduate students
Apr 14, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – After spending her freshman year on campus at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Karlie Wies made a decision that would reshape...
Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma
Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforceme...
Commission Approves Black Hills Refund Plan
Apr 14, 2026 / Jason McFarley
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a refund plan from Black Hills Energy that will return approximate...
Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing
Apr 14, 2026 / Jack Sheard
All-vocal country group Home Free will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a free co...
Several Street Projects Continue in Grand Island
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
The City of Grand Island featured Division of Public Works, Senior Project Engineer Tim Golka. Several major street projects are ongoing.
GGICF Features New Mission
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Erin Marsh discussed a new giving circle, Women Who Care-Hall County.
For The Love of Children event this Thursday
Apr 14, 2026 / KRGI News
Donna Helzer and Erin Johnson previewed the For the Love of Children Event this week sponsored in part of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and CASA.&n...
Hastings House Fire Causes Major Damage
Apr 14, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire around 11:10 a.m., on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 135 W. Ninth St. The resident retu...
GIPR Launches "Forever Young" Active Aging Program
Apr 14, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is introducing “Forever Young,” a comprehensive active ag...
Senator Tributes Highlight Friday's Legislative Session
Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In addition to final bill readings on Friday, Nebraska Senators had a chance to pay tribute to outgoing members. Loren Lippincott gave a salute to ...
Early Voting Open in Nebraska
Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet discussed the early voting process in the state.
Students Explore Careers at CHI Health Summer Camp–Application deadline May 22
Apr 13, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health is accepting online applications until May 22 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming Nebraska s...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 13, 2026 / NWS Hastings
Key Message #1:Our entire forecast area is under a Red Flag Warning from 12-9 PM today. Although it will not be "overly-windy", gusts ranging from ...
Grand Island Casino Resort Marks One-Year Anniversary with Nearly $250 Million in Economic Impact
Apr 11, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE — One year ago, Grand Island Casino Resort opened the doors to its $185 million permanent resort at Fonner Park —...
GIPS School Board Meeting Wrap
Apr 11, 2026 / KRGI News
The GIPS Board of Education met on Thursday. See the wrap up here.
City Prioritizes Progress on Sports Complex and Aquatic Center, Opens Competitive Process for Good Life District
Apr 10, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island negotiated in good faith with Woodsonia to produce a development agreement to include a sports ...
Sec. of Education McMahon Visits Nebraska
Apr 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple
The University of Nebraska marked progress toward its major joint accreditation initiative with a visit from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMa...