Local News
Stolen Tools From Lexington Found Following Social Media Post
Dec 5, 2023 / Press Release
On December 4th, 2023, officers executed a search warrant at 1414 St. Paul Road, Lot #5, reference stolen property. During the execution of t...
Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Calling for Halt to Foreign Land Grabs
Dec 5, 2023 / Press Release
Governor Jim Pillen has joined 16 Republican governors in calling on President Joe Biden, the U.S. Congress, and other federal leaders to take nece...
NSP Investigating Homicide in Aurora
Dec 2, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(AURORA, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident early this morning in Aurora that left one person deceased and ...
Grand Island Man Arrested Following Fatality Accident Investigation
Dec 1, 2023 / Press Release
In relation to the fatality accident that occurred on Nov. 16, 2023, The Hall County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation. On Nov. 30, ...
City Singers Christmas Concerts This Weekend
Dec 1, 2023 / Press Release
Grand Island City Singers will present their 2021 Concert, Sing of Joy, Saturday & Sunday, December 4-5, 2:00 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,...
Tree Of Hope Fundraiser For CNCAA
Dec 1, 2023 / Press Release
Coming up this Saturday the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction is bringing back its tree of Hope fundraiser This is a fundraisin...
Ricketts Fighting for Nebraska Priorities in Comprehensive Farm Bill Reauthorization
Nov 30, 2023 / Press Release
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) commented on the recent temporary Farm Bill extension and highlighted the Nebraska priorities he’s pu...
NU Regents to consider naming rural health complex after UNK Chancellor Kristensen
Nov 30, 2023 / Press Release
he University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a proposal at its meeting on Friday (Dec. 1) to name the Rural Health Education Complex at...
Thanksgiving in the Rear View, Holiday Travel Season is Underway
Nov 30, 2023 / Press Release
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 27 impaired drivers during the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend. Thanksgiving weeken...
Tree of Warmth and Food Shelf for the GI Community This Holiday Season
Nov 30, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Public Library and Foundation has a Tree of Warmth for our community this winter. People can donate new, clean and in good-sh...
Hastings Utilities’ seasonal Share the Warmth campaign
Nov 30, 2023 / Press Release
The Hastings Utilities Department and the Salvation Army are teaming up again this year tokeep families warm all winter long. The Share The Warmth...
Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time Results
Nov 29, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $4,936.48 to carry our Selective Overtime Enforcement for the Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time mobi...
Grand Island Fire and Police Unions team up to keep kids warm this winter.
Nov 29, 2023 / Press Release
The Grand Island Professional Fire Fighters will be doing their yearly delivery of warm coats to local elementary schools on Wednesday, Novemb...
River-Meister Pleads to Child Abuse Resulting in Death, a Class II Felony Offense in the District Court of Hall County
Nov 27, 2023 / Press Release
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Ryan Rivera-Meister entered a No Contest plea to an amended charge of Attempted Intentional Child Abuse Resulti...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Nov 27, 2023 / Press Release
Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff to honor ...
Troopers Arrest Plainview Woman Following Pursuit
Nov 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(NORFOLK, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in Madison County. At approximately...
NSP Investigating Multiple Fatality Crashes
Nov 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatality crashes that occurred during Friday’s winter ...
Suspect Arrested After Drive-By Shooting, Standoff in Oshkosh
Nov 24, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol
The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested one person following a reported drive-by shooting and standoff in Oshkosh overnight Wednesday into Thursday....
Nebraska State Fair Offers Black Friday Ticket Sale
Nov 22, 2023 / Press Release
Nebraska State Fair is ringing in the holidays with a giant Black Friday sale that will save fairgoers more than 50% by shopping this flash sale. &...
UNK graduate performing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 22, 2023 / Press Release
With its festive floats, massive balloon characters and famous performers, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday tradition like no ...
Buckle Up for Safe Thanksgiving Travel
Nov 22, 2023 / Press Release
As millions of drivers hit the road for holiday travel, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers and passengers that b...
CDHD Joins KRGI For Turkey Tips
Nov 22, 2023 / Press Release
Full Interview Below Last week Jessica Hammers from the Central District Health Department joined KRGI's Steve Stien for some healthy helpful "tur...
UNK Announces Strategic Budget Cuts
Nov 21, 2023 / Press Release
KEARNEY – In a significant restructuring effort, the University of Nebraska at Kearney announced on Monday that it will discontinue several a...
Lexington Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy.
Nov 21, 2023 / Press Release
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jonathan Beale, 23, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced November 20, 2023, in federal cou...
GISH To Be Cell Phone Free Starting 2024
Nov 21, 2023 / Press Release
An important update is coming to Grand Island Senior High that will impact the day-to-day experience for all students and staff next semester. ...
