Local News

Oxford Man Convicted for Felon in Possession of Firearm

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eric L. Eggers, 39, of Oxford, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 19, 2023, in federal cou...

Principal Building Dead End for Hall County Courthouse Option

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

Grand Island, NE - The Hall County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to continue discussions on the possibility of a new Hall county cou...

Google to Pay Big Fine

Dec 20, 2023 / Nebraska AG

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct LINCOLN – Today, Attorney Ge...

Holiday Blood Drive Approaching

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

The annual Tri-Cities holiday blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, December 26th from 12;00 to 6:00 p.m. in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings. Ri...

UNL Research Team Received Federal Grant

Dec 19, 2023 / UNL

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 18, 2023 — A Husker research team has received $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research more su...

GI Man Sentenced in Federal Court

Dec 19, 2023 / KRGI News

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Felix Chacon, 61, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 18, 2023, in federal...

Minden Christmas Light Display Highlighted On NBC

Dec 19, 2023 / KRGI News/Minden Chamber of Commerce

(Minden, NE) - The community of Minden recently had some special visitors in town. NBC's Emmy-nominated producer Ramon Taylor and longtime world-re...

Ricketts on CBP Suspending Rail Operations at Southern Border

Dec 18, 2023 / Senator Ricketts Office Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement on the news that Customs and Border Protection h...

Hall County Board To Continue Courthouse Talks/Possible Principal Building

Dec 18, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The Hall County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting coming up this Tuesday (December 19th) morning starting at 9:00 a.m...

Suspect, Victim Identified in Superior Homicide Investigation

Dec 18, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (SUPERIOR, NEB.)  — A suspect has been arrested for second-degree murder following a shooting that occurred late Sunday evening in...

Sunday Morning Hastings House Explosion

Dec 17, 2023 / City of Hastings

(Hastings, NE) - On Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the Hastings Police Department and Hastings Fire and Rescue wer...

Suspect in Custody After Lengthy Standoff Near West Point

Dec 16, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (WEST POINT, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team have arrested a Blair man following a 17-hour standoff nea...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 68th Recruit Class

Dec 16, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

DECEMBER 15, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — A new class of State Troopers are ready to hit the road in service to the people of Nebraska. Membe...

DOJ Awards Nebraska over 600 Thousand in grants

Dec 15, 2023 / DOJ

The Office of Justice Program’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announced todaythat Connecticut and Nebraska have rejoi...

Nebraska November Traffic Fatality Toll

Dec 15, 2023 / NDOT News Release

December 15, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of November 2023, twenty-eight people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadwa...

GIPS and GIEA Reach Negotiated Agreement for 2024-2025

Dec 15, 2023 / GIPS Release

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -  Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) is focused on instruction, positive supports for students, professional learning comm...

United Way Hosts It's Holiday Toy Distribution

Dec 15, 2023 / KRGI News

The Heartland United Way will conduct its annual Holiday Toy Distribution for local Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick County families. Locally, t...

NSP 68th Basic Recruit Class To Graduate Friday

Dec 15, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The recruits of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 68th Basic Recruit Class will graduate during a ceremony at the Neb...

Walnut Middle School Placed In Secure Mode After Reported Threats On Bus

Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - An email regarding a resolved bus incident was sent to patrons by Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Matt Fisher just ...

GI City Council Discusses Possible Improvements To Island Oasis

Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island City Council on Tuesday night held a study session conversion about the future of upgrades and improvem...

Wreaths Across America Getting Set For Saturday

Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Join the more than two million vol...

Flu Numbers Low in the Region

Dec 14, 2023 / CDHD

Grand Island, NE – The flu season has yet to hit Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties, meaning there’s still time to protect yourself ag...

Arrest Warrant Issued Former Local TV Anchor

Dec 14, 2023 / KRGI News

A Buffalo County judge has issued an arrest warrant for a former local TV personality. Joe Scanlan, 27 of Arlington, Texas, is wanted for terrorist...

Ricketts “Inflation is A Tax on Every American’s Standard of Living”

Dec 13, 2023 / U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor about President Biden’s failed policies and the h...

Grand Island Fire Remembers Former Chief

Dec 13, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Fire Department Facebook Post: We were saddened by the news of Richard L. Simpson's recent passing. As he is laid...