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Nebraska Labor Force Demonstrates Strength with Low Unemployment and Robust Participation
May 6, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for March 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the February 2026 une...
FNBO Donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska Wildfire Aid
May 6, 2026 / Sally Christensen
Omaha, NE, April 30, 2026 – FNBO has announced a $150,000 donation to organizations in Western Nebraska to support wildfire relief, providing...
Nebraska Farm Income Projected to Reach Record High in 2026
May 6, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., May 6, 2026 — Highlights-Nebraska net farm income is projected to increase 12% in 2026, reaching a record $9.96 billion.The p...
Hall County Board Wraps up Tuesday Meeting
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
See the complete meeting here.
Hastings Resurfacing Postponed
May 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
A subdivision in west Hastings will see many of its roads resurfaced in the coming days. Werner Construction Co. of Hastings had the low bid of $3...
Gov. Pillen Calls Attention to Recent Firefighting Efforts Involving the State
May 5, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen is calling attention to recent firefighting efforts involving the state. Between April 22 and 26, the Nebr...
Stolley Park Railroad to Close for Major Renovations
May 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Todd McCoy Interview Grand Island, Neb. — A transformative series of improvements are coming to the beloved Stolley Park Railroad, with larg...
GIPD Awarded Funding for “Make It Click” Enforcement Campaign
May 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has been awarded $15,330 in grant funding for the national “Make It Click&rdquo...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Hall County District 1 Commissioner Butch Hurst previewed Tuesday's Hall County Board meeting. It gets under way at 9am.
Former GI Senator Honored as part of Problem-Solving Court Month Proclamation
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Ju...
Fund Raising Continues for Hall County Warriors Memorial
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Bill Luft, Tim Bartz, and Gary Quandt discussed ongoing fundraising efforts for the Hall County Warriors Memorial.
Grand Island Tourism Features Several Upcoming Events
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Brad Mellema discussed events coming to Grand Island in the near future.
Prairie Pioneer Quilters Guild Exhibit on Display at Grand Island Public Library Throughout May
May 4, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is hosting a special quilt exhibit throughout the month of May, featuring the handcrafte...
Hastings College names eight students to growing Jackson Scholars Program
May 4, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Hastings College Jackson Scholars program officially signed its 2026-27 class in April. The class includes eight s...
Spellerberg Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Sweepstakes Winners
May 3, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced the winners of the 2026 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepst...
Motorcycle Rider Dies in Crash After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop
May 3, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 3, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol has asked the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal cr...
Chief Justice Funke to Announce Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month with Proclamation
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the Sta...
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel of Judges Blocks Access Through the Mail to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a nationwide APA stay of the Biden Administration's 2023 Rule removing the in-person ...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Nebraska Honoring Fallen Firefighters
May 1, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen directed that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3 in accordance with...
A New Traffic Violation Scam Targets Nebraskans via Text Message
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
May 1, 2026 A new ongoing traffic-related scam is being sent via text message to try and steal personal data. Scammers are sending text messag...
100% Compliance in Howard County Alcohol Inspections
May 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 1, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Nebraska State Patrol investigators report 100% compliance during alcohol compliance checks held thi...
Grand Island Building Services Division Announces Expanded Hours of Operation
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — To enhance customer service and improve accessibility for residents, contractors and developers, the City of Grand Islan...
Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Mid-America Index Advances Above Growth Neutral for Third Straight Month, Price Gauge Surges to Two-Year High
May 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
April 2026 Survey Highlights -The overall index rose above growth neutral for a third straight month.-The nine-state region added manufacturing jo...
GIPD Hosts Latest H.E.L.P. Insight Session
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
GI Police Chief Kevin Denney CommentsAlyssa Heagy, Exec. Director - NextPoint Home Developments Comments Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Isla...