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John Walz Running for Nebraska's Third District
Mar 26, 2024 / Josh Keenportz
John Walz, a candidate running for Nebraska's third district, stands out for his alignment with the "MAGA" movement, which emphasizes economic revi...
Grand Island Chamber announces 2024 Top 35 Under 35
Mar 26, 2024 / Courtney Glock
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s Top 35 Under 35 honorees for the Gran...
GI Police Report
Mar 26, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/26/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Gov. Pillen Announces Second Nebraska Troop Deployment to Secure Southern Border
Mar 26, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has ordered a second deployment of members of the Nebraska National Guard and Nebraska ...
A ‘valuable resource’ on campus, Kaiti George fuels student success in growing UNK nutrition program
Mar 26, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – There’s a saying Kaiti George likes to use. “For every disease, there’s a nutrition prescription.” As a r...
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...
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
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...
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 ...
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...
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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, 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...
