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
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
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
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
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
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
2 accused in home invasion killings plead to reduced charges
Oct 20, 2020 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors say two men accused in the killings of two people during a violent home invasion robb... continue reading
NSP Investigating Report of Terroristic Threats in Eagle
Oct 6, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
OCTOBER 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a report of a man making terroristi... continue reading
Nebraska reports 901 new virus cases along with 2 new deaths
Sep 28, 2020 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend.... continue reading
Lincoln Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation
Sep 28, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Technical Crimes Unit an... continue reading
Gibbon woman killed in 2 vehicle crash in Custer County
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
BERWYN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a young Gibbon woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Custer County near Berwyn. The... continue reading
Longtime North Platte doctor dies from COVID 19
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
NORTH PLATTE., Neb. (AP) — A longtime North Platte doctor has died from COVID-19 as the state reported more than... continue reading
Ecstasy Marijuana Handgun Found During I80 Traffic Stop
Sep 14, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after... continue reading
GIPS Board of Education fills Ward B spot
Sep 8, 2020 / GIPS Release
The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education selected Timothy Mayfield as the Ward B representative to replace Heidi S... continue reading
GIPS announces district COVID-19 dashboard
Sep 4, 2020 / GIPS Release
Grand Island Public Schools has announced a public COVID-19 dashboard on the district website that will be updated at the en... continue reading
GIPS negotiating on the Principal building
Aug 14, 2020 / GIPS Release
Grand Island Public Schools is in negotiations with Principal for the office building at 3025 College Street in Grand Island... continue reading