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Kansas Law Enforcement Aid GI Police in Sex Trafficking Arrest

May 4, 2024 / Dean Elliot GIPD

On 5/1/24, Investigators with the Grand Island Police Department with the assistance of the Norton County Kansas Sheriff’s Office, served an ...
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Nebraska Will Not Comply with the Biden Administration’s Rewrite of Title IX

May 4, 2024 / Press Release

  LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska will not comply with the Biden administration’s new rules for ...
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City of Kearney Issues Storm Drain Notice

May 3, 2024 / City of Kearney

Storm Drains Are Not for Grass Clippings and Leaves. They may be small, but they add up. Grass clippings and leaves blown into the street...
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Gov. Pillen Responds to Expedited Federal Disaster Declaration

May 3, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, President Joe Biden granted a major disaster declaration for the state, triggering the r...
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Farmers and Firefighters Join Forces to Eliminate Forever Chemicals

May 3, 2024 / NSB

This International Firefighters’ Day, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) encourages farmers to talk to their local fire departments about the h...
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Overcoming Disaster

May 3, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

The historic tornadoes which pummeled the eastern and central portion of our state last week were devastating, and supporting the ongoing recovery ...
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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for Nebraska

May 3, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Susanne and I continue to pray for everyone impacted by the tornadoes that recently hit our state. The response to the tornadoes is yet another exa...
The intersection of Central Avenue and West 22nd Street in downtown Kearney. The city recently participated in a First Impressions experience with Hays, Kansas. (Russell Shaffer/Rural Prosperity Nebraska)

Kearney, Hays Gain Insights Through First Impressions Program

May 3, 2024 / Russell Shaffer, Rural Prosperity Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 3, 2024 — Kearney, Nebraska, and Hays, Kansas, have a lot in common. Only a two-and-a-half-hour drive separates the c...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration & Assistance

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration & Assistance

May 2, 2024 / Press Releases

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It ...
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WTAS: Ricketts is “Champion of Reason & Common Sense” for Fighting Against EV Mandate

May 2, 2024 / Press Releases

OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced support fro...
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Nebraska Joins 21-State Coalition in Lawsuit against Unconstitutional ATF Rule

May 2, 2024 / AG

Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that would prevent law-abiding Amer...
Governor Pillen Declares May is Beef Month in Nebraska

Governor Pillen Declares May is Beef Month in Nebraska

May 2, 2024 / NBC

Lincoln, NE (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska highlighting the importance of Nebrask...
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Tabitha Tip: Snoozing Great Means Aging Better

May 2, 2024 / Tabitha

Imagine the bliss you feel when crawling under the covers of your bed on a chilly evening, immediately being enveloped in comfort, coziness and war...
GI Police Report

GI Police Report

May 2, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 05/02/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
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Gov. Pillen Joins 26 Governors Standing in Solidarity with the Jewish Community

May 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and 26 governors unanimously issued a statement supporting the Jewish community and recognizing May ...
UNL researchers advance Soil Health Cycle concept

UNL researchers advance Soil Health Cycle concept

May 1, 2024 / By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC

Inspired by an extension event survey comment, Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Li...
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Nebraskans Want Immediate and Long-term State Funding for Child Care

May 1, 2024 / Press Release

Survey: 79% of Voters Support Using State Funds to Help Solve Child Care Crisis May 1, 2024 – A new statewide public opinion survey released...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska

Governor Pillen Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska

May 1, 2024 / NSB

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen has once again demonstrated his commitment to sustainable energy by designating the month o...
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Gov. Pillen Joins Opposition to Proposed Legislation Moving Nebraska Air Guard to Space Force

May 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is standing with 52 other state and territorial governors opposing proposed federal legislation that would endang...
GICC Teachers John & Cathy Howard Set To Retire

GICC Teachers John & Cathy Howard Set To RetireAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 1, 2024 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The days are dwindling as full-time educators for Grand Island Central Catholic teachers John and Cathy Howard. The husband an...
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Mid-America Manufacturing Expands for the Month: Job Losses Continue with Elevated Inflation

May 1, 2024 / Creighton University

April 2024 Survey Highlights:-Overall, th3 Business Conditions Index, climbed to its highest level since September 2023.-The wholesale price remain...
CHI Health Camp Helps Students Explore Careers

CHI Health Camp Helps Students Explore Careers

May 1, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist CHI

KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health is accepting online applications until May 24 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming 10th, 11th...
Pirnie Inclusive Playground Officially Opens

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May 1, 2024 / KRGI News

While kids have been enjoyed the facility for several months, the ribbon cutting was held for the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park in Gran...
Kuehn Named Award Winner for CCC-Hastings

Kuehn Named Award Winner for CCC-Hastings

May 1, 2024 / CCC

(Hastings, Neb.) – Dillon Kuehn of Alexandria, Va., has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient from Central Community C...
Quinn Webb Earns CCC-GI Honor

Quinn Webb Earns CCC-GI Honor

May 1, 2024 / CCC

(Grand Island, Neb.) – Quinn Webb of Boelus has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient from Central Community College-G...