Local News
Hall County Board Meets Tuesday
Jun 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Listen to an interview with District 2 Commissioner Karen Bredthauer and see the meeting agenda below.
Island Oasis Offering River Walking and Lap Swimming This Summer
Jun 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Island Oasis Water Park will once again offer river walking and lap swimming opportunities for adults this summer. Begi...
Hargis House Plans Upcoming Event
Jun 1, 2026 / KRGI News
Sherry Moore talks about the Women in Military Event on June 12th.
Mid-America Manufacturing Index Points to Solid Growth Despite Job Losses and Highest Inflation Reading in Four Years
Jun 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
May 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fourth straight month.-The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs ...
Nebraska Extension to host Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Broken Bow
Jun 1, 2026 / Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Neb., June 1, 2026 —Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle...
Summer Concert Series Returns to Grand Island Parks
Jun 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of its annual Summer Concert Series...
National CPR + AED Awareness Week: Train for the Moments that Matter Red Cross urges people to learn lifesaving skills
Jun 1, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- JUNE 1, 2026 — National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year...
Troopers Investigating Multiple Major Crashes on I-80 Saturday
Jun 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 31, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating two separate crashes that resulted in one fatality, several ...
Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Tackling Antisemitism in State’s Public Education System
May 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a landmark executive order to further eradicate antisemitism. This order builds on prior a...
GIPL Summer Storytime Coming to the Literacy Council
May 30, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library is expanding its summer outreach efforts by bringing a special storytime program to the ...
21 students selected for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program cohort
May 30, 2026 / Natalie Jones, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 29, 2026 — Twenty-one students from across the Cornhusker State have been selected for the newest cohort of the Nebras...
URGENT CALL: Blood donors needed now
May 28, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NE, May 28, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give l...
Gov. Pillen Appoints OPD Executive Deputy Chief Gray to Lead Nebraska Crime Commission
May 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Scott Gray as executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enfo...
Nebraskans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant When Hiring Contractors
May 28, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Lincoln, NE– The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is urging Nebraskans to use extra caution when hiring contractors for home or business r...
Grand Island Public Library Launching 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
May 28, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Readers of all ages are invited to take part in the Grand Island Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge be...
GICC Hopes for Quieter Summer
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Grand Island Central Catholic Superintendent Jordan Engle is looking forward to a construction free summer.
Free Summer Meals Returns to GIPS Starting, Monday UPDATE
May 28, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
Listen to an interview with Oscar Garcia. Audio1 GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is pleased to announce the return...
HUW Has Several Events Coming
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Sara Kirkley of the Heartland United Way gave an update of the many happenings for the organization.
GI YMCA Featured on Community Connection
May 28, 2026 / KRGI News
Chad Knight,the new director of the Grand Island YMCA, is pushing the new aquatics center.
Troopers Find 525 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
May 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 27, 2026 (Milford, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocain...
NDOT Announces Winners of 2026 Annual Snowplow Roadeo
May 28, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — Wednesday, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) snowplow operators from across the state gathered...
State Street Closure Scheduled for June 1 as Part of Claude Road/Diers Avenue Improvement Project
May 27, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing that a closure of State Street from U.S. Highway 281 to L...
Omaha Man Arrested after U-Haul Pursuit on I-80 near Kearney
May 27, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of an Omaha man after a pursuit with a U-Haul truck on Interstat...
CNCAA Hosts Lunch & Learn on Thursday
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Connie Holmes of the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions discussed a Thursday 'lunch and learn' and several activities during the...
CDHD Features Sun Safety
May 27, 2026 / KRGI News
Ashley Hake of the Central District Health Department discussed summer sun safety.