Area News

Six Hour Standoff Ends with Arrest in Hayes Center

Dec 2, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

DECEMBER 2, 2020 (HAYES CENTER, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have brought a standoff of... continue reading

Shopping Local This Holiday Season May Be More Important Than Ever

Dec 1, 2020 / Tyson Havranek

As we continue to focus on the economic impact that covid-19 has had on our Grand Island economy we focus today on holiday s... continue reading

COVID19 Mask Distribution

Nov 30, 2020 / Press Release Heartland United Way

Grand Island, NE – The Heartland United Way has recently hired Eric Garcia-Mendez as the new Director of Community Con... continue reading

Mask Mandate Passes In Grand Island

Nov 24, 2020 / KRGI News

Grand Island, NE - Grand Island city council met on Tuesday night for the November meeting at Grand Island City Hall. The ma... continue reading

Front of the Grand Island City hall building.

Board Of Health Recommends Mask Policy To City Council

Nov 24, 2020 / Tyson Havranek

*Audio version of the meeting recap available at the bottom of the story*

The newly established board... continue reading

City Council Approves Board Of Health

Nov 24, 2020 / Tyson Havranek

The city of Hastings, has passed a indoor mask policy, effectively immediately and lasting until February 23rd.

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More charges filed in deadly attack at Nebraska restaurant

Nov 23, 2020 / Ap

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have filed additional charges against a 23-year-old man in a shooting at a Nebraska ... continue reading

Potash and North Road Road Roundabout to open November 25th

Nov 21, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release

The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is announcing Old Potash Highway, Kaufman Avenue and Claude Road are schedu... continue reading

Special Meeting of Grand Island City Council Nov 23rd

Nov 20, 2020 / City of Grand Island Release

The Grand Island City Council will not vote on a proposed mask ordinance on Monday,
November 23, 2020. The Specia... continue reading

14 year old Apprehended After Pursuit in Omaha

Nov 19, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 (OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) apprehended a juvenile following... continue reading

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Awards

Nov 19, 2020 / Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Release

Grand Island, NE – The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation recently awarded $52,305 to 12 area nonprofit organiz... continue reading

Kopke Pleads Not Guilty To Theft

Nov 18, 2020 / AP

The former finance chief of the Nebraska State Fair has pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges.

29 year old Patr... continue reading

PSC Dismisses Complaint Against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad

Nov 17, 2020 / PSC News Release

The Nebraska Public Service Commission issued an Order dismissing the Transportation Department complaint against Burlington... continue reading

Hastings Joins GI and Kearney Adding Indoor Mask Mandate To Council Agendas

Nov 17, 2020 / Tyson Havranek

The Hastings City Council discussed a city wide mask policy at a work session last night.

Hastings Ma... continue reading

Central District Health Dept to recommend mask mandate to Mayor Steele

Nov 16, 2020 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - In a Covid-19 update from Grand Island city hall on Monday afternoon, Mayor Roger Steele spoke on the c... continue reading

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Suspect Arrested After Confrontation with Trooper

Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Buffalo County Sheriff&rsq... continue reading

Nebraska Board of Education recommends mask mandate

Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Education News Release

(Lincoln, NE) - The State Board of Education is recommending a statewide mask mandate to ensure the safety of all students, ... continue reading

2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in US tests

Nov 16, 2020 / Ap

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the co... continue reading

Photo of Pete Rickets sitting in a chair at a table with the United States and Nebraska Flags behind him, The Words Governor Pete Rickets below.

Governor Ricketts and First Lady Shore to Quarantine

Nov 10, 2020 / Governors Office Release

LINCOLN – Today, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Governor and First La... continue reading

Investigation underway after GIPS staff member placed on administrative leave

Oct 29, 2020 / GIPS Release

Grand Island, NE - The Grand Island Public Schools district was alerted of an alleged incident involving inappropriate behav... continue reading

ATM stolen from Palmer Bank

Oct 22, 2020 / Merrick County Sheriff's Office

(Palmer, NE) - The Merrick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal mischief that occurred at the Pinna... continue reading

Election Coverage City Council Ward 1

Oct 21, 2020 / Tyson Havranek

As our election coverage continues we turn our attention to the city council.

In the race for the ward one seat, for... continue reading

With the state of Nebraska eliminating most restrictions related to t... continue reading