Area News
Kawasaki plans $200M expansion that would add 550 new jobs
Jul 21, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing plans a $200 million expansion at its plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, a move that is expected ... continue reading
Patrol says teen, 2 children in eastern Nebraska crash
Jul 21, 2021 / Ap
WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says an 18-year-old driver and two children in her car have been killed in a crash near Wahoo. T... continue reading
GIPS to provide free meals to all students for 2021-2022 school year
Jul 21, 2021 / GIPS Release
Grand Island Public Schools will provide free meals to all students for the 2021-22 school year. Completing a free and reduced meal application is ... continue reading
Delta Variant Confirmed In CDHD Region
Jul 14, 2021 / CDHD Press Release
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Central District. “We have received confirmation of several cases of COVID-19 in our... continue reading
State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup
Jul 13, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The Nebraska State Fair is excited to announce their entertainment lineup for 2021 Oldies supergroup “Happy Together Tour,” will play ... continue reading
GI Native Added To ShoBox Card At Hall Co. Fair
Jul 13, 2021 / Press Release
The Hall County Fair along with Showtime ShoBox announced today that prominateGrand Island native and professional Boxer Jose Jacobo has been added... continue reading
Just In GIPS Announces Proposed Back To School Plan
Jul 8, 2021 / Press Release GIPS
Grand Island Public Schools has released the proposed 2021-2022 Safe Return to School plan. This is not a final plan, but a draft. GIPS is asking f... continue reading
GILT Is Back Almost Maine Debuts Wednesday Night
Jul 7, 2021 / Tyson Havranek/Release GILT
*Audio Version Of Story Below* After a big break of 16 months, due to covid, Grand Island Little Theatre is back! Theyare proud to announce their ... continue reading
Northwest Has No Plans To Adopt Health Education Standards If Recommended From NDE
Jul 1, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Governor Pete Ricketts was in Grand Island today for a town on the proposed health education standards from the Department of Education. The Healt... continue reading
Pipeline Fighters Declare Victory As TC Energy Pulls Plug On XL
Jun 10, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
After over a decade of debate pipeline fighters declared major victory yesterday after the sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline says it's ... continue reading
Firework Sales In State Looking To See Boost From LB 152
Jun 10, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* The deadline to apply for a retail stand license from the State Fire Marshal Agency is 11:59 PM tonight. License i... continue reading
EPA Looking To Revive Wotus
Jun 10, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The EPA announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” Otherwise known as "wotus." U.S Senator Ben S... continue reading
Aubrey Trail Sentenced To Death
Jun 9, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
A man who admitted to killing and dismembering a Nebraska woman in 2017 has been sentenced to death. The three judge panel issued the sentan... continue reading
GIPS Nutrition Services hosts summer meal program for children
Jun 8, 2021 / GIPS Release
Grand Island Public Schools Nutrition Services will again offer their Summer Food Service Program for children. The meal program begins the first f... continue reading
NSP Investigating Incident in Cass County
Jun 8, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
JUNE 8, 2021 (OMAHA, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident that left one person deceased in Cass County Monday... continue reading
Two Arrested After Incident at Wood River Interchange
Jun 4, 2021 / KRGI News
JNUE 3, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people after an incident at the Woo... continue reading
Interview Governor Pete Ricketts Stop 30x30 Tour
Jun 2, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Governor Pete Ricketts joined KRGI News Director Tyson Havranek on Tuesday to discuss the end to what he called a "historic legislative session" an... continue reading
JBS Operational After Cyber Hack
Jun 2, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back to work after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just wee... continue reading
Skate Island Will Not Reopen Following Roof Collapse
Jun 1, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Sadly, it was announced on Friday that Skate Island will not be reopening their doors following it’s roof collapse due to the frigid cold tem... continue reading
Troopers Arrest Woman Following Pursuit in Central Nebraska
May 25, 2021 / State Patrol Release
MAY 25, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a California woman following a pursuit ... continue reading
Monday Stabbing In Grand Island
May 25, 2021 / KRGI News
A stabbing yesterday near Auto Central in Grand Island has investigators with more questions than answers. KRGI's Tyson Havranek has the sto... continue reading
Governor Calls For A Return To Normal
May 25, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* It’s time to return to normal..the words of Governor Pete Ricketts yesterday as he announced that Nebraska wi... continue reading
Local Officials To Consider Resolution In Opposition To 30by30 Plan
May 25, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Concerns over President Biden’s 30by30 executive order have now reached the local level and will be discussed today(Tuesday) at the County Co... continue reading
Busy Weekend For State Patrol
May 25, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
A Busy weekend for the State Patrol in the area. Friday afternoon during a traffic stop near Aurora on I80, a K-9 from the Merrick County Sheriff&... continue reading
Masks optional for vaccinated GIPS staff effective June 1
May 19, 2021 / GIPS Release
(Grand Island, NE) - As Grand Island Public Schools works through the pandemic and turns its sights to next fall, the district is prepared an... continue reading
