Area News
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
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
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
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
Three different GIPS programs to move into former Principal building
May 18, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - GEAR UP GIPS, the College & Career Achievement Center and the Hall County Community Collaborative (H3C) will move in... continue reading
Garth Brooks Tickets Available Friday
May 18, 2021 / NU Athletics
The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour comes to Memorial Stadium Saturday, August 14, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. CDT Fans are... continue reading
Troopers Arrest Two, Locate 186 LBs of Marijuana in Traffic Stop
May 17, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
MAY 17, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating more than 180 pound... continue reading
Senators OK sports betting, but not on Husker home games
May 14, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sports fans in Nebraska may soon be able to bet legally on nearly all collegiate and professional events, but not on the H... continue reading
Virus variant first identified in India found in Nebraska
May 14, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska health officials said an extremely contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in India has... continue reading
GIPS to provide virtual school offerings for middle, high school students in 2021-2022
May 14, 2021 / GIPS Release
(Grand Island, NE) - Following the successful launch of Grand Island Public Schools Virtual School in the fall of 2020 in response to the pand... continue reading
Garth Brooks Coming to Memorial Stadium
May 12, 2021 / NU Athletics
LINCOLN- May 12, 2021- The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. The concert will be Saturday, August 14th, 7:00 PM at Memorial... continue reading
Walnut Middle School student arrested in alleged sexual assault
May 5, 2021 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) – KRGI News was made aware of a letter that was sent to patrons involving an incident that led to an arrest of a male stud... continue reading
Man Arrested Trespassing Onto A Private Plan With A Firearm At CNRA
May 4, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* A situation at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been resolved peacefully, and a 19 year old Philli... continue reading
Grand Island Catholic Priest Named New Bishop for Colorado Springs
Apr 30, 2021 / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Press Release
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Colora... continue reading
Four Arrested After Multiple Pursuits Wednesday
Apr 29, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
APRIL 29, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested four people following two separate pursuits... continue reading
Arbor Day Celebration
Apr 29, 2021 / City of Grand Island
On Arbor Day - April 30 th , 2021, at 1:00pm, the Grand Island Tree Board will be hosting an Arbor Day Celebration at Pioneer Park, located at 615 ... continue reading
Two-Vehicle Crash Near Holdrege Claims Two Lives
Apr 28, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
APRIL 28, 2021 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash near Holdrege that claimed two lives and sent ... continue reading
Feature Story: Debate Continues On Gambling Bill
Apr 21, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
Debate continued yesterday on LB 561 otherwise known as the gambling bill, as a few crucial amendments were discussed and debated. ***Audi... continue reading
Nebraska governor declines to help house migrant children
Apr 14, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says he has rejected a federal request to help house unaccompanied migrant children. The Rep... continue reading
Fonner Park Announces Casino Operator
Apr 9, 2021 / KRGI News
KRGI News/Sports · Grand Island Casino Resort At Fonner Park (Grand Island, NE) Elite Casino Resorts, of Riverside, IA ha... continue reading
Long time GI Habitat for Humanity executive director resigns
Apr 2, 2021 / Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity Release
GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, April 2, 2021--With heavy hearts, the Board of Directors for the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity has accepted the re... continue reading
