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GI Police Report
Mar 4, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/01/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...Update/State Fire Marshal - Wood River Home Explosion
Mar 3, 2024 / Hall County Emergency Management
(Wood River, NE) – At approximately 9:16 AM CST, Saturday, March 2, 2024, Wood River Fire Department responded to the report of a resid...Red Flag Warning Again
Mar 3, 2024 / NWS
Hello from the National Weather Service in Hastings, Dry conditions in conjunction with gusty winds will allow for rapid spread of fires today. W...NDOT Announces the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program
Mar 1, 2024 / NDOT
March 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarsh...Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program
Mar 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen has announced a new scholarship program for Nebraska students aimed at growing the number of veterinarians...Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions February Index Slumped Below Growth Neutral
Mar 1, 2024 / Creighton University
Mid-America Manufacturing Slumped. Region Lost Manufacturing Jobs First Two Months of 2024 February 2024 Survey Highlights:-For the third stra...The 2024 Sandhill Crane Bicycle Tour will take place on March 23rd.
Mar 1, 2024 / GI Tourism
The 2024 Sandhill Crane Bicycle Tour will take place on March 23rd. Like previous years, these rides will be free, self-supported rides consisting...GI Children's Museum Makes EPIC Announcement
Mar 1, 2024 / KRGI News
The Grand Island Children’s museum officially took possession of the former National Guard Armory Friday. As part of that, Executive Director...UNK Program Creates Connections With Rural Hospitals
Mar 1, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney health science students are a hot commodity. With a statewide workforce shortage, health care fa...UNK accepts 72 students into Kearney Health Opportunities Program – the largest class ever
Feb 29, 2024 / UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again welcoming a record-breaking group of students into its signature health science...Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Adams, Dawson Counties
Feb 29, 2024 / NSP
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (LEXINGTON, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in multiple...GI Honors Officer Mark Stegman
Feb 29, 2024 / KRGI News
Grand Island Police Officer Mark Stegman was honored for his 25 years of service at Tuesday's City Council Meeting. Hear the audio from the present...Resources Available for Producers Affected by West Central Nebraska Wildfires
Feb 29, 2024 / by Maria Tibbetts UNL Beef communications specialist
Cattle producers in central Nebraska affected by recent wildfires are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn about resources available...Grand Central Cafe Opens at CCC-GI
Feb 29, 2024 / KRGI News
Central Community College-Grand Island hosted the grand opening of the Grand Central Café from 7-9 a.m. The Grand Central Café ...Senate Passes Ricketts Bill to Rename North Platte Federal Building After Representative Virginia Smith
Feb 29, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) welcomed Senate passage of his legislation to name the Federal Building in North ...Aspiring high school Christian leaders encouraged to apply to Open Call
Feb 29, 2024 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College is accepting applications for Open Call, a residential experience for current high school freshman, s...Platte Institute Celebrates the Historic Passage of LB 16, Setting a New Standard for Workforce Development in Nebraska
Feb 29, 2024 / Platte Institute
OMAHA, NE — In a landmark victory for workforce development and economic growth, the Platte Institute announces the final legislative approva...Nebraska Delegation Members Introduce Bill to Honor Late Congressman Bill Barrett
Feb 29, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced legislation to designate the Postal Service bu...NSP Seeks Recruits
Feb 29, 2024 / NSP
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Applications to join the next class of Nebraska State Troopers are now open. Apply today at Nebrask...GI Girl Wins State Award
Feb 29, 2024 / AG
Lincoln – Each year, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office invites fifth graders from across the state to participate in the Nebraska ...GI Man Arrested After Shooting
Feb 29, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 02/29/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...High School Juniors Invited to Apply to Open Space
Feb 28, 2024 / Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Open Space for the Visual and Performing Arts immersion experience for current high school juniors is set for Tuesday,...Red Flag Warning Thursday
Feb 28, 2024 / NWS
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM Thursday. Relative humidity values below 20% combined with wind gusts of 35 - 40 MPH will lead t...Crops Team Places First
Feb 28, 2024 / NCTA
The NCTA Crops Judging Team opened their season on a high note by placing first in the 2-year college division. The competition was held on Saturda...Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023
Feb 28, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Jason Jackson, director for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in recognizing to...