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Nebraska Department of Corrections

NSP staff member injured in assault

Apr 8, 2024 / DOC

April 7, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) –  An inmate at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) assaulted a staff member on Saturday, April 6, 2024,...
National-Weather-Service

The Latest on Sunday's Wind

Apr 7, 2024 / NWS

Key Message #1:- Although it will be a windy day AREA-WIDE, an official High Wind Warning continues through 7 PM for mainly southern/southwestern c...
City Of Grand Island

GI City Council to Meet Tuesday

Apr 6, 2024 / KRGI News

Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetApril 9, 2024 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of the...
Pete Ricketts Weekly Column

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Biden Admin is Facilitating Illegal Immigration

Apr 6, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

President Joe Biden claims he needs new legislation to secure our borders. He’s claimed he lacks the authority to address the surge we’...
National-Weather-Service

Many Weather Concerns

Apr 6, 2024 / NWS

Very strong winds are expected this afternoon-evening across our entire area, and continue into Sunday for especially our southern/western counties...
Gov. Pillen and NSP Colonel Bolduc Recognize Paul Contreras with Civilian Award

Gov. Pillen and NSP Colonel Bolduc Recognize Paul Contreras with Civilian Award

Apr 6, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen and Superintendent John Bolduc of the Nebraska State Patrol have recognized Paul Contreras of Bellevue with a ci...
Adrian Smith 3rd Dist

The IRS Should Serve Taxpayers Not Work Against Them

Apr 6, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

As the 2024 tax deadline nears, Americans are well aware of the outsized impact the Internal Revenue Service can have on their time, attention, and...
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Early Stages Of Hwy30 Realignment Project UnderwayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 6, 2024 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The Highway 30 realignment project is getting closer to beginning with some early action around the site area already taking p...
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers Release

AG Hilgers Secures a Victory Against the Biden Administration’s Climate Mandate on Businesses

Apr 5, 2024 / Nebraska AG

Lincoln— Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a decision of the Biden Administration’s Security and Exchange Commission (SE...
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Morning webinar series focuses on annual forage systems for cattle producers

Apr 5, 2024 / UNL Beef

Annual forages offer cattle producers a way to increase the amount of feed their land produces. In this webinar participants will hear about the la...
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Ricketts Announces Mobile Office Hours

Apr 5, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers Release

Family Emergency Scams Increasing in Nebraska

Apr 5, 2024 / Nebraska AG

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is issuing a Consumer Alert regarding an increase in Family Emergency Scams in Nebraska. The Family E...
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GI Police Report

Apr 5, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 04/05/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
National-Weather-Service

A Variety of Weather This Weekend

Apr 5, 2024 / NWS

Near Critical Fire Weather conditions across the forecast area this afternoon. The combination of gusty SE winds to near 35 mph and low relative hu...
City of Kearney

Stay Fit Walking

Apr 5, 2024 / City of Kearney

The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for the Stay Fit Walking Program. This program is designed to get...
Photo Credit: Merrick County Sheriff's Office

Semi/Mini Van Accident In Merrick County

Apr 5, 2024 / KRGI News/Merrick County Sherriff's Office

(Merrick County, NE) - On Tuesday, April 2, at approximately 9:20 pm emergency crews were detailed to the area of US Hwy 30 between Worms Road and ...
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Northwest FFA Members Finish As State Proficiency Finalists

Apr 5, 2024 / KRGI News/Northwest FFA

(Lincoln, NE) - The Northwest FFA program had three State Proficiency finalists for this year's state FFA convention, being held in Lincoln. Levi B...
Ceremony to recognize 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Ceremony to recognize 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Apr 4, 2024 / Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College is hosting an awards ceremony Friday, April 5 to recognize 52 outstanding young writers from across N...
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Sample Ballots Available in Hall County

Apr 4, 2024 / Tracy Overstreet

Grand Island, Nebr. – Nearly 2,200 Hall County voters who are registered nonpartisan will not have any local races on their May 14 Primary El...
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Application Deadline to Become a Trooper in 2024 is Sunday, April 7

Apr 4, 2024 / NSP

APRIL 4, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — There’s still time to become a Nebraska Trooper in 2024! Applications for Camp 70 close at 11:59 ...
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HC Historical Society teams with WalnutAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 4, 2024 / HCHS

Grand Island, NE – The Hall County Historical Society (HCHS) is excited to announce the launch of an innovative Junior Member Program in part...
GI Police Report

GI Police Report

Apr 4, 2024 / GIPD

All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean E...
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NSP Urges Focus During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Apr 4, 2024 / NSP

APRIL 3, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep their focus where it matters during Distract...
Union Grain in St Libory

St. Libory Grain Elevator Surrenders License

Apr 4, 2024 / KRGI News - Public Service Commission

(St. Libory, NE) - On April 2, 2024, Union Grain Company voluntarily surrendered its grain warehouse license to the Nebraska Public Service Commiss...
The Operation NETS program strengthens relationships between Kearney Police officers and local residents, using sports as a catalyst. (KPD)

UNK spring game tailgate supports KPD sports program

Apr 3, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

KEARNEY – Sports bring people together. They allow complete strangers to connect through a common interest and build bonds within a communit...