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St. Francis Host Donor Remembrance-April 26
Apr 23, 2024 / Anissa Paitz Public Relations Strategist CHI
GRAND ISLAND–CHI Health St. Francis is hosting their annual Donor Remembrance Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in Conference Room 2/3. ...
Three Arrested in Investigation into Improper Relationship with Inmates
Apr 23, 2024 / NDOC
APRIL 23, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people following an investigation int...
Challenge Issued in Return of Community Celebration
Apr 23, 2024 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee
It’s not surprising that birthdays are among the most common celebrations in the United States. But did you ever think that one of the most p...
Grand Island Chamber to Honor 2024 Top 35 Under 35
Apr 23, 2024 / GI Chamber
The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize 35 outstanding young leaders at their 2024 Top 35 Under 35 ceremony on Thursday, April 25,...
CCC Welcomes the Addition of Shooting Sports
Apr 23, 2024 / Scott Miller
COLUMBUS, Neb. – Central Community College athletics is pleased to announce the addition of clay target-shooting sports at its Hastings Campu...
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Suit Against Midwest Smoke Shop
Apr 23, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN-- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Midwest Smoke Shop, continuing his statewide campaign against retailer...
Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting
Apr 23, 2024 / By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional fami...
Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer
Apr 23, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. McCarville as chief information officer for the state of Ne...
St. Francis & Nebraska Heart host heart education series featuring Cardiologist Dr. Jeff King
Apr 23, 2024 / Anissa Paitz Public Relations Strategist CHI
GRAND ISLAND, NE--CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with Nebraska Heart Institute, is hosting a heart-education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thur...
Smith Statement on Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
Apr 23, 2024 / Press Release
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its finalized rule f...
Railside Sculptures Vanish
Apr 23, 2024 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee
[GRAND ISLAND, NE April 22, 2024] Sculptures are vanishing throughout the Railside district. But there is no cause for concern. It’s ju...
Reviving History: UNK students partner with city of Franklin on affordable housing project
Apr 23, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News,
FRANKLIN – A faded metal sign still hangs from the building’s exterior, reminding residents of its glory days. The two-story structure...
GI Police Report
Apr 23, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/23/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
GI City Council Tuesday Agenda
Apr 22, 2024 / City of GI
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetApril 23, 2024 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open meeting of ...
Firefighters to Return to GI
Apr 22, 2024 / Fonner Park
GRAND ISLAND, NE: The 87th Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association Fire School will be taking place at Fonner Park on May 17-19, 2024.&nb...
28th Annual Community Olympic Games Registration Deadline
Apr 22, 2024 / City of Kearney
Team registration is currently being accepted for the 28th Annual Community Olympic Games, sponsored by CHI Health Good Samaritan and the City...
GI Area EDC to Host Future Builders Challenge
Apr 22, 2024 / GIEDC
(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation will host the community’s second annual Future Builders Cha...
Hall County Board to Meet Tuesday
Apr 22, 2024 / KRGI News
The Hall County board of Commissioners meets Tuesday. Gary Quandt previewed the meeting on KRGI. AGENDAAPRIL 23, 2024HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSI...
Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day
Apr 22, 2024 / Give Hastings
(Hastings, Neb.) — Giving is now open for Give Hastings Day. The fundraising event will culminate on Thursday, May 2. Now in its eleventh yea...
Smith Calls for 2024 Angels in Adoption Nominations
Apr 22, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) opened nominations this week for the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award for Nebraska’s Th...
Revving Up Safety: NDOT Joins in Speeding Awareness Week to Promote Safer Roads
Apr 22, 2024 / NDOT
April 22, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in taking a stand against speeding. Agencies and organ...
GI Police Report
Apr 22, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 04/22/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
UNK Announces Winners of Nebraska Emerging Writers and Artists Contest
Apr 22, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight high school students selected as winners of the annual Nebraska Emerging...
Hejny Has Shown Vision in Directing LEAD Program
Apr 22, 2024 / Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Neb. April 22, 2024 — For the past 17 years, Terry Hejny has regularly traveled Nebraska, from the Missouri River to the Panhandle, ...
Two Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Omaha
Apr 21, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol
(OMAHA, NEB.) — Nebraska State Troopers, with assistance from local officers, have arrested two people following a pursuit in Omaha ove...
