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Good Samaritan & St. Francis earn an ‘A’ for patient safety– Two of only four hospitals in the state
May 7, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have both received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade r...
GISH Registered Apprenticeship Program Marks 10th Year with Nine New Signees
May 7, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — “If you were to tell me back in freshman year that I was going to have a welding apprenticeship right now, I woul...
HPD to participate in Make It Click seat belt enforcement initiative
May 7, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in partnership with law enforcement agencies nationwide, is working to keep motorists s...
Heartbeat Creative District mural crosswalk deadline extended to June 1
May 7, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Heartbeat Creative District extended the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists interested in participating in a new public art initiativ...
Golfers, Volunteers and Local Sponsors Shatter Fundraising Goal to Honor Local Veterans
May 6, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE – May 6, 2026 – SUNHEAT International is thrilled to announce that its 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament has co...
CNCAA Focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
Journey Noyes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed Mental Health Awareness Month.
CDHD Stresses Tick Safety
May 6, 2026 / KRGI News
Maria Cotom discussed ways you can avoid issues with ticks.
Go Big Give is Tomorrow
May 6, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
Listen to an interview with Sara Kirkley and Mac Whitlow. Audio1 Go Big GIVE is your chance to share the stories of 165 nonprofits in Hall, Hamil...
Younes Hospitality Honored with 2026 Celebrate Tourism Award
May 6, 2026 / Bobbi Dickerson Marketing Coordinator Kearney Visitors Bureau
Kearney, NE - In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Kearney hosted its 9th annual Celebrate Tourism Luncheon at Younes Con...
Fisher Fountain In Hastings to Begin Operation
May 6, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain will soon begin operation for the summer season. The traditional season for operation begins Mother’s Da...
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...