Local News
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Back to School Month
Aug 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation to mark the start of the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing the need for safe,...
Troopers Arrest Wisconsin Attempted Homicide Suspect in Nebraska
Aug 14, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 13, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man wanted in connection with an attempt...
Crosswalk Painting Open House set for 8/20
Aug 14, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Heartbeat Creative District invites the public to an open house to meet the artists who will lead the crosswalk painting initiative on several ...
CNCAA Has a History of Help 
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes from the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed the services offered and the background of the organization....
CDHD Offers Healthy Families America Program
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Alene Rodriguez-Hernandez discussed the Healthy Families America program.
CCC Opens Fall Schedule Next Week
Aug 12, 2026 / KRGI News
Haley Koehn, Central Community College Admissions Recruiting Coordinator, discussed the upcoming school year.
GI Police Report
Aug 12, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 08/12/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 12, 2026 / HPD
August 12th 2026Reported Offenses: On August 11, 2026, a 22-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 700 block of Crane Avenue. On Augu...
Hastings Zoning Follow-up Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
Aug 12, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The City of Hastings Development Services Department will present proposed regulations for zoning updates related to adult establishments as well a...
100% Compliance in Harlan County Alcohol Compliance Checks
Aug 12, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 11, 2026 (Alma, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Harlan County. ...
Nebraska Helps Secure Major Victory Against Biden-Era Gas Stove Regulations
Aug 12, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln—Today, Nebraska helped secure a major victory against gas stove regulations put in place by the Biden Administration. The U.S. Court ...
Hall County Commissioners Wrap up Hour Long Meeting
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI News
The Hall County Commissioners held an hour long meeting on Tuesday. See the complete meeting below.
PRCA Oregon Trail Rodeo Coming To Hastings
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI
(Hastings, NE) - The PRCA Oregon Trail Rodeo is coming to the Adams County Fairgrounds this weekend. August 14th-16th. Each night will have a showt...
Grand Island Music Series Plans Final Summer Show
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI News
LJ McCormick previewed the final summer show for the Grand Island Music Series Thursday.
Hastings Solid Waste Landfill to Undergo Maintenance
Aug 11, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill public operations will be limited on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to allow for scheduled maintenance of the facility’s...
GI Police Report
Aug 11, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 08/11/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
Hastings Police Report
Aug 11, 2026 / HPD
August 11, 2026Reported Offenses: On August 10, 2026, a 51-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1100 block of North Hastings Aven...
Nebraska LEAD Program Announces Class 45 Fellows
Aug 11, 2026 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., August 11, 2026 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of ...
Northwest Musical 2026 Preview
Aug 11, 2026 / KRGI
(Grand Island, NE) - Northwest High School presents "Wonderland," a New Musical Adventure, August 13th through the 16th. Tickets can be purchased a...
Hall County Sheriff's Office Releases Grant Activity Report
Aug 11, 2026 / Press Release
As previously released to the media, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office had been awarded $4461.13 from NDOT to work overtime enforcement from J...
Hastings Public Library Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer Reading Program
Aug 11, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Hastings Public Library has closed the book on another summer of reading, programs, and community fun—and this year, readers set new records ...
Walk to End Alzheimer's Set for October 11th in GI
Aug 11, 2026 / Leslie Morrow
[GRAND ISLAND, Neb., July 24, 2026] – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Grand Island residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer...
Nebraska State Penitentiary water line breaks
Aug 11, 2026 / Dave Urbanovsky
August 10, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) has experienced two water line breaks. The first occurred on Th...
Ties between Canadian startup, Nebraska U lead to new tech facility in Seward
Aug 10, 2026 / Dan Moser, Office of Research and Innovation
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 10, 2026 — What began as a connection between a Canadian startup and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln several...
Central Nebraska Museums Announce Historic Classic Vehicle Trade
Aug 10, 2026 / Press Release
MINDEN, Neb. / KEARNEY, Neb. — August 6, 2026 — Harold Warp Pioneer Village in Minden and The American Automobile Experience in Kearney...