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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect
Jan 24, 2024 / NWS
Key Message #1: Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded in coverage (now includes the entire Tri-Cities area) but still in effect until 10 AM CST...
NeFU Board Supports “The Rural Partnership & Prosperity Act of 2023”
Jan 24, 2024 / NeFU
Lincoln, NE. At their January reorganization Board of Directors meeting, the Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) Board endorsed Senators Deb Fischer and ...
Miller to Appear at Edith Abbott Library
Jan 24, 2024 / City of GI
USA Today bestselling romantic suspense author and Grand Island local Julie Miller will be at the Grand Island Public Library on Sunday, Febru...
Leadership Tomorrow Hosts Winter Wear Drive
Jan 24, 2024 / LU
(Grand Island, NE) – Leadership Tomorrow Class 38, Impact Group Bold and Brave is currently hosting a winter wear drive at several local...
Drug Task Force Operation Leads to 19 Arrests
Jan 23, 2024 / U.S. Attorney Office
Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that on January 23, 2024, an operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nebrask...
Hampton Residence Urged to Boil Water
Jan 23, 2024 / Press Release
The Village of Hampton is requiring residence to boil water for safety reasons. The system lost pressure due to a main break. Maintenance is being ...
Center Launches Conservation Mentorship Network for Nebraskans
Jan 23, 2024 / CRA
The Center for Rural Affairs is seeking participants for its new Conservation Mentorship Network, a program designed to foster peer-to-peer educati...
The Catherine Fosket Children’s Theatre Plans Weekend Productions
Jan 23, 2024 / KRGI News
The Catherine Fosket Children’s Theatre will present “Book Reports of Destiny” by Dean O’Carroll and “Dummest Play Ev...
PSC Issues Precision Ag Grant Program
Jan 23, 2024 / PSC
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an Order (C-5529) issuing the 2023-2024 Precision Agriculture Infrastructure Grant (...
Nebraska U.S. Attorney, FBI Conducted Drug Trafficking Arrest
Jan 23, 2024 / Hometown Family Radio
The Nebraska U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr and FBI Omaha Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel held a press conference at the NSP Troop D headquarters in...
GI Police Report
Jan 23, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 01/23/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
‘The Turnaround: A Rancher’s Story’ selected for Nebraska Women in Agriculture Book Club
Jan 23, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 23, 2024 — The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program has announced “The Turnaround: A Rancher’s Story,&rd...
Nebraska Soybean Board Seeks Soybean Farmers Interested in United Soybean Board Nomination
Jan 23, 2024 / Nebraska Soybean Board
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the Unit...
Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Jan 23, 2024 / Nebraska Department of Labor
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for December 2023 is 2.3 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate was unchanged from the Nov...-2024-01-23-10-07-32.jpg?width=550&height=289){kind=logo}
Platte Institute Applauds Advancement of LB 16, Championing Workforce Growth and Opportunity in Nebraska
Jan 23, 2024 / Platte Institute
OMAHA, NE — Today marks a pivotal moment for workforce development in Nebraska as LB 16, a groundbreaking bill championed by the Platte Insti...
NDEE Extends Deadline to Request Free Nitrate Sample Kits
Jan 23, 2024 / NDEE
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is extending the deadline for Nebraskans to request a free nitrate sample kit and la...
606 Students Set to Perform at UNK's Annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic
Jan 23, 2024 / UNK
Students from 95 high schools in Nebraska will participate in the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearn...
Christian stars Casting Crowns, Anne Wilson coming to Nebraska State Fair
Jan 23, 2024 / NSF
Grammy Award winning Christian artists Casting Crowns will kick start the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, Aug...
City of GI to Begin Towing Snowed-in Vehicles
Jan 22, 2024 / GIPD
Last week, the Grand Island Police Department started the process of ticketing (issuing tow notice violation cards) to those cars/vehicles parked o...
Nebraska Beef Council Seeks Director Candidates
Jan 22, 2024 / NE Beef
Kearney, NE (January 22, 2024) The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in 5 districts to serve on the board of directors in 2025. Directors...
Pillen GI Stop Cancelled
Jan 22, 2024 / KRGI News
Due to the forecast for dense fog, Governor Jim Pillen will not be stopping in Grand Island during his second round of State of the State town hall...
Love Makes Central Nebraska Stops
Jan 22, 2024 / KRGI News
Preston Love, Jr. a candidate for US Senate spoke at a couple of events in Kearney. Love, a Democrat, is seeking the seat currently held by Pete Ri...
GI City Council to Meet
Jan 22, 2024 / City of GI
Here's the agenda for the Grand Island City Council meeting for Tuesday 1/23, 7pm, Council Chambers.1. CALL TO ORDER This is an open me...
Pillen Continues State of the State Town Hall Tour
Jan 22, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has scheduled a second round of town hall stops following his State of the State Address. The fly around wi...
GI Police Report
Jan 22, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 01/22/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
