Local News
CCC Features Phlebotomy
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Aingie Eilts discussed the Phlebotomy department at Central Community College.
“United We Celebrate” to Showcase Grand Island as Community Comes Together for America’s 250th Birthday UPDATE
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Listen to an interview with Phil Thomas and Karen Hurst Audio1 Chris Hochstetler Sound Bites Laura Gamboa Urrego Sound Bites Karen Hurst Sound ...
New Intern Spending Time at GGICF
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Mac Whitlow brought the new intern Kaylee Powell from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation.
CNHS Looks for a Forever Home for Pearl
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Miquelle Havens brought Pearl as the featured dog of the week from the Central Nebraska Humane Society.
GILT Junior Plans Next Show
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 GILT Jr (a part of Grand Island Little Theatre) presents their ninth production. “On ...
Governor Pillen Announces Property Tax Hotline
Jun 24, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the launch of his Property Tax Hotline to give taxpayers a platform for sharing informatio...
GI City Council Wraps Up Eventful Tuesday Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Ward 4's Mitch Nickerson chatted with about a busy meeting that included the Heartland Events Center formally changing its name for the first time ...
Grand Island City Council Ratifies Naming Rights Agreement; Heartland Events Center Officially Becomes BigIron Events Center
Jun 24, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
GRAND ISLAND, NE – June 23, 2026 — Following approval by the Grand Island City Council and execution of the agreement by Mayor Roger St...
Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy Host Free Cancer Prevention Seminar
Jun 24, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY–CHI Health Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy are partnering to offer a free community health seminar focused on cancer preventio...
Nebraska Maintains Robust Workforce Activity Amid Consistently Low Unemployment
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the April 2026 unemploy...
GI Fire Chief Stresses Fireworks Safety UPDATE
Jun 24, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Fire Chief Cory Schmidt discussed fireworks safety with Trevor Bentley. Audio1 GIFD Shares Fireworks Safety Tips Ahead of Four...
PSC Sends Hansen_Mueller Claim Payments to Producers
Jun 24, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission announced today that it has mailed payment checks to 12 approved Nebraska-based claiman...
GI Police Report
Jun 23, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 06/23/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media ...
California’s Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (...
Red Cross Seeks Donors as 4th Approaches
Jun 23, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA , June 23, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors to book an appointment to give now to ensu...
Former Bellevue Police Department Officer Sentenced to Two Sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Ryan Agustin, a former Bellevue Police Department Officer, was sentenced to two sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court Judge Na...
Gov. Pillen Holds Blair Signing Ceremony to Highlight Housing Affordability Bill
Jun 23, 2026 / Laura Strimple
BLAIR, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined local leaders, housing advocates and contractors in Blair for the ceremonial bill signing of LB...
Drowning Death Under Investigation at Johnson Lake
Jun 22, 2026 / Gosper County Sheriff
Gosper County, NE - The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake. ...
Hall County Corrections Featured on Community Connection
Jun 22, 2026 / KRGI News
Todd Bahensky, Hall County Corrections director, discussed the latest from his department.
Hastings Police Report
Jun 22, 2026 / HPD
June 22nd 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On June 21, 2026, a 19-year-old Hastings resident was arrested for driving und suspension and...
Hope Harbor Announces Kendra Lutz as new Operational Executive Director
Jun 22, 2026 / Jennifer Figueroa Marketing Coordinator
Grand Island, NE – Hope Harbor is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Lutz as its new Operational Executive Director. Kendra bring...
GI Police Report
Jun 22, 2026 / GIPD
FELONY REPORTNews media report for: 06/22/2026All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. All individuals arr...
Hastings Police Report
Jun 22, 2026 / HPD
Hastings Police Department’s activity from June 19-21Hastings Police DepartmentJun 22, 2026 | 7:02 AMHastings Police Department, CourtesyHAST...
Severe Weather & Flooding Possible
Jun 20, 2026 / National Weather Service
.KEY MESSAGES... - Overnight and morning showers and thunderstorms expected across portions of the area. Some storms may be strong to ...
Volunteers unite for Day of Action
Jun 19, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
GRAND ISLAND, NE (June 18, 2026) More than 60 volunteers took action for their community during Heartland United Way’s Annual Day of Action o...