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Public Input Welcome on Heartbeat Creative District
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The public is invited to a meeting meant to inform and provide an opportunity for input about Heartbeat Creative District planning, as well as othe...
Hastings Schedules Comprehensive Plan Update
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The public is invited to a Comprehensive Plan update from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Library Meeting Room B. Development Services Dire...
Everybody Wins in Hastings Battle of Badges
Jun 5, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
With overwhelming support for Hastings police officers and firefighters at the 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on June 4, the Hastings Police...
Pickleball Court Project Complete at Grace Abbott Park
Jun 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department has completed a court rehabilitation project at Grace Abbott Park, co...
Work will begin on I-80, near Odessa
Jun 5, 2026 / NDOT
June 5, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin June 8 on Interstate 80 (I-80) near reference post 263.69, accor...
Railside to Host 2026 New & Expanded Business Tour
Jun 5, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Residents and visitors are invited to explore the continued growth and development of downtown Grand Island during the 2...
GIPD Conducts Nearly 1,000 Traffic Stops During Click It or Ticket Campaign
Jun 4, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department participated in the national Click It or Ticket High Visibility Mobilization from May...
GIPS Reviews Strategic Plan
Jun 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Associate Superintendent discussed the Grand Island Public Schools Strategic Plan.
GILT Plans summer musical
Jun 4, 2026 / Press Release
Listen to an interview with cast members. Audio1 Grand Island Little Theatre announces the summer musical of the 2025-2026 season “The ...
Gov. Pillen Applauds Court Order Ending Tuition Benefits for Illegal Aliens in Nebraska
Jun 4, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen applauded an order of Nebraska’s federal district court which will end the practice established through a 2...
UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline
Jun 4, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Long before she became dean of the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology, Brooke Envick kept hearing...
After Seven Years, EPIC Discovery Center Opens Its Doors to the Community on Friday, June 5
Jun 4, 2026 / Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — On Friday, June 5, EPIC Discovery Center will officially open, marking the culmination of years of planning, fundraising...
Hastings Police Wraps Up Make it Click Effort
Jun 4, 2026 / Tony Herrman Public Information Manager City of Hastings
The Hastings Police Department recently participated in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) annual “Make it Cli...
CDHD Focuses on Mosquito Safety
Jun 3, 2026 / KRGI News
Elizabeth Perez of the Central District Health Department discussed mosquito safety.
Gov. Pillen, Senators, Public Power Representatives Celebrate New Energy Opportunities Through LB 1261
Jun 3, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed legislation today that will help preserve current energy production in the state, esta...
CHI Health St. Francis adds extra layer of care to support bedside nurses–June 2
Jun 3, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager
Grand Island, Nebraska–CHI Health St. Francis introduced an extra layer of patient care today. The initiative further strengthens the hospita...
Grand Island City Council Holds Good Life District Study Session
Jun 3, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Given the nature of Tuesday's meeting surrounding the future of the Good Life District in Grand Island, Mayor Steele was happy to step in for this ...
NE Corn Board to meet in GI
Jun 2, 2026 / Jill Bookhout
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Bruning Bank (601 North Webb Road) in Grand...
Missing inmate arrested
Jun 2, 2026 / Dave Urbanovsky
June 2, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested by ...
Back by Popular Demand, Walking Tours Return to Railside UPDATE
Jun 2, 2026 / GI Tourism
Listen to an interview with Dana Jelinek Audio1 Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Tourism is once again inviting residents and visitors to ...
CNHS Features Buddy
Jun 2, 2026 / KRGI Sports Network
Miquelle Havens of the Central Nebraska Humane Society is seeking a home for Buddy.
GIPD Receives Alcohol Breath Testing Units Through State Traffic Safety Grant
Jun 2, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department has received six handheld alcohol breath testing units through a traffic safety grant...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC
Jun 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below following the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) announcement that,...
Golf tournament helps Heartland United Way make an impact
Jun 2, 2026 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (June 1, 2026) Thirty-five teams, including 140 golfers, joined together for a simultaneous putt to kick off the 39th Annual Heartl...
Work Will Begin on US-30, east of Central City
Jun 2, 2026 / NDOT
June 1, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin on June 8 on U.S. Highway 30 (US-30), from reference post 337.82...