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Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Jan 10, 2024 / Red Cross

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Re...

Lippencott Legislative Update

Jan 10, 2024 / Press Release

From District 34 State Senator Loren Lippencott Carrying out the death penalty humanely  During my Air Force pilot training we once went int...

NCC Responds to Sen. Linehan's Defense of School Choice Program

Jan 10, 2024 / NCC

Lincoln, Nebraska - On Tuesday, Senator Lou Ann Linehan filed a legal opinion with Secretary of State, Bob Evnen, asserting that LB753, the Opportu...

Area Braces for More Winter Weather

Jan 10, 2024 / NWS

Next winter storm Thu PM-Fri AM trending stronger. 3-6" and north wind gusts of 25-35 MPH (causing blowing snow) is possible. First wave of very c...

Briese Explores Variety of Subjects

Jan 9, 2024 / Steve Stein

Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese discussed a variety of issues relevant to his office. He gave his take on the governor's plan to cut property t...

More Snow Likely

Jan 9, 2024 / NWS

The next weather system is centered on Thursday night. Here is some information. See the attached for a map of the probability of 4" or  more ...

GI Police Report

Jan 9, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 01/09/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, pl...

City of Grand Island Snow Emergency Extended Until Midnight Tonight

Jan 9, 2024 / City of GI

Due to the impacts of the continuing winter storm, Grand Island City Hall, Edith Abbott Public Library and the Community Field House will be closed...

Latest on the Winter Storm

Jan 9, 2024 / NWS

Snow ends this morning, but gusty north winds continue much of the day. More chances for snow later this week: brief bout of light snow possible W...

Governor Pillen Calls for 40% Reduction in State Property Taxes

Jan 9, 2024 / KRGI News

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen called for a 40% reduction in state property taxes in 2024. He is asking the Nebraska Legislature as well...

Blizzard conditions bear down on central US, closing schools and highways

Jan 8, 2024 / Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A “highly impactful” winter storm delivered a punch to the country's midsection on Monday, with blizzard condi...

GI City Council Meets Tuesday

Jan 8, 2024 / KRGI News

The City of Grand Island meets Tuesday. Click here for a complete agenda.

GI Police Investigate Several Felonies

Jan 8, 2024 / GIPD

All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, please contact Capt. Dean Elliott...

Winter Tips from GI-Hall County

Jan 8, 2024 / KRGI News

Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jon Rosenlund was on the Brian Gallaher talking about the winter storm and ways you can...

Hastings College Plans MLK Art Exhibit

Jan 5, 2024 / Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – “Beautiful Black,” which features artworks by contemporary Black artists from all over the world, is open ...

Ray Aguilar Quotes Norris

Jan 5, 2024 / KRGI News

Day three of the Nebraska Legislative session began with 35th District Senator Ray Aguilar doing a reading from George W. Norris in his comments to...

GI Police Make Felony Arrest

Jan 5, 2024 / GIPD

All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, please contact Capt. Dean Elliott...

More Snow Could Be on the Way

Jan 5, 2024 / NWS

 Key Message #1: Although some pesky light/"nuisance" snow is likely in various parts of our coverage area TODAY-TONIGHT, accumulation in most...

Pursuit In Merrick County Wednesday Leads To Arrest Thursday

Jan 5, 2024 / Merrick County Sheriff's Department

(Merrick County, NE) - On January 3, 2024, at approximately 9:54 pm, a tan Cadillac Deville was observed to be traveling eastbound on Highway 30 fr...

Nebraska AG Announces Legislative Priorities

Jan 4, 2024 / Nebraska AG

LINCOLN--Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his 2024 legislative priorities today alongside the three state senators introducing legislation, ...

NWS Warns of Slick Condtions

Jan 4, 2024 / NWS

Freezing drizzle and dense fog will be possible on Thursday for areas west of Highway 281. A light glaze of ice is possible which could lead to sli...

NSP & Local Agencies Report 'Drive Sober' Results

Jan 3, 2024 / NSP/Hall County/GIPD

During the final two weeks of 2023, troopers participated in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign ran from December 1...

Speaker John Arch Addresses the Legislature

Jan 3, 2024 / KRGI News

John Arch of Lincoln addressed the second session of the 108th Legislature before the introduction of new bills. Hear his complete address.

Aguilar Elected Chair of Legislature's Executive Board

Jan 3, 2024 / KRGI News

As he promised, Nebraska State Senator Ray Aguilar of Grand Island put his own name forward to be chairman of the executive board. Aguilar, th...

GI Police Investigation report

Jan 3, 2024 / Press Release

GI Police are investigating three felonies. Here's the latest report.