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Piano festival to feature Huber, classes for students in grades 8-12

Mar 26, 2024 / Michael Howie

  (Hastings, Nebraska) – Critically acclaimed concert pianist Kenneth Huber will perform at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 in the Hasti...
Certification received through this course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with certain mechanized equipment.

Annual tractor and equipment safety training dates set for late May, early June

Mar 25, 2024 / NMC

Annual tractor and equipment safety training courses for youth, to be held in eight sites across Nebraska in late May and early June, now are open ...
Troopers Find 20 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop

Troopers Find 20 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop

Mar 25, 2024 / NSP

 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a New Jersey man after finding 20 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80 in Yo...
Central Community College

CCC Tuition, Fees and Other Services Stay the Same for Next School Year

Mar 25, 2024 / CCC

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College students will not see an increase in the cost of tuition and fees for 2024-25. This after the ...
Nebraska Department of Education

Three Nebraska Teachers Chosen as State Finalists for Presidential Teaching Award

Mar 25, 2024 / NDE

Three Nebraska teachers have been selected as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMS...
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Hall County Board Meets TuesdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Mar 25, 2024 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday. See the complete agenda and get a preview from District 1 Commissioner Butch Hurst
Grain Safety Takes Center Stage: Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Grain Safety Takes Center Stage: Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Mar 25, 2024 / NCB/NSB

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety W...
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NSP, NDOT Urge Caution with Expected Blizzard Conditions

Mar 25, 2024 / NSP

The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous winter driving conditions...
GI Police Report

GI Police Report

Mar 25, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/25/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
National-Weather-Service

Blizzard Warning Expanded

Mar 25, 2024 / NWS

 The Blizzard Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been expanded in coverage.  Snow will become more widespread throughout the day, w...
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Legislatve Settlement Payment Approved for Kearney Resident

Mar 23, 2024 / KRGI News

The Nebraska Legislature is preparing a multi-million dollar payout for the Kearney man after he injured in a pursuit in Grand Island. A $4.45 mill...
National-Weather-Service

Wacky Spring Weather Coming

Mar 23, 2024 / NWS

Rain and thunderstorms tonight.  Some severe storms become possible Sunday afternoon and evening.  Rain changes to snow Sunday night in...
Adrian Smith 3rd Dist

Celebrating American Agriculture

Mar 23, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

As we transition into spring with farmers and ranchers hard at work, recognizing National Agriculture Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ...
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Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Mar 22, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Pete Ricketts Weekly Column

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Moving the Ball Forward on Name, Image, and Likeness

Mar 22, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Each year, the NCAA Basketball tournament captivates our attention. “March Madness” is much more than just a sporting event. It’s...
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Kevin Johnson Announces His Retirement With City Of Hastings

Mar 22, 2024 / City of Hastings

As Kevin Johnson looks back on his time as Utilities Manager for the City of Hastings, the aspect he is most proud of is a department-wide emp...
Hastings College

Hastings College to host Compelling Preaching Conference in June

Mar 22, 2024 / Michael Howie

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Presbyterian preachers, alumni preachers, local pastors, Christian Ministry students and seminary students are invited...
City Of Grand Island

GI City Council to Meet Tuesday

Mar 22, 2024 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetMarch 26, 2024 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDER This is an open me...
National-Weather-Service

Severe Weather Possible

Mar 22, 2024 / NWS

Severe Storms are possible on Sunday.  Rain changes to snow Sunday night into Monday. Strong northwest winds combined with the snow may lead t...
Sam Schroeder, left, and Zane Grizzle will serve as UNK student body president and vice president for 2024-25. (Courtesy photo)

Sam Schroeder, Zane Grizzle will lead UNK student body

Mar 22, 2024 / yler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

KEARNEY – Sam Schroeder of Seward and Zane Grizzle of Fairbury will serve as the next student body president and vice president at the Univer...
Department of Justice

Mexican National Sentenced after GI Related Incident

Mar 22, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Luis Salazar-Cabrera, 40, of Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced March 20, 2024, in federal court in Om...
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GI Police Report

Mar 22, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 03/22/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Nebraska State News

Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature

Mar 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee for its work to adv...
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers Release

Attorney General Hilgers’ Statement on Council’s Reversal to Remove Costly Green Energy Rules

Mar 21, 2024 / AG

Lincoln—This week the International Code Council decided to reverse course on its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, which included...
Platte Institute

Platte Institute Calls for Reconsideration of Proposed Tax Measures by Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee

Mar 21, 2024 / Platte Institute

OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute, a steadfast advocate for economic freedom and sustainable tax policies in Nebraska, voices its concern over...