Area News
CNCAA To Celebrate Go Big Give & New Location
May 4, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version of Story Below* We continue with our countdown to Go Big Give. One of the non-profits seeking donor support, The C... continue reading
400 Pounds Of Pot Hidden In ATM
May 3, 2021 / Press Release From NSP
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Florida man after discovering more than 400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside ATMs, a safe,... continue reading
Wacky, Severe Weather Rolls Through Central Nebraska Sunday
May 3, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
An upper level disturbance and surface cold front pushing through the Central Plains brought some wacky weather, thunderstorms, and one heck ... continue reading
Jessa Yager named 2020-2021 NCPA Middle School Teacher of the Year
May 3, 2021 / Press Release GIPS
*Full Interview With Mrs. Yager Below* Barr Middle School teacher Jessa Yager has been named the 2020-2021 Nebraska College Preparatory (N... continue reading
Go Big Give Set For Thursday
May 3, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* It’s Go Big Give week! While the big day is set for Thursday, pregive is underway right now. ... 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
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
President Urges Congress To Act On Gun Violence
Apr 29, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
President Joe Biden declares “America is rising anew” during his first nationally televised address to Congress last night. The ... continue reading
Private School Tax Credit Proposal Stalls In Nebraska Legislature
Apr 29, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
A proposal to indirectly subsidize private K-12 schools in Nebraska by offering tax credits to scholarship donors has stalled after opponents block... 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
Tabitha Seeks Tax Exempt Bonds For Senior Housing
Apr 28, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Tabitha presented to both the Hall County Commissioners and the Grand Island City Council yesterday, in pur... continue reading
First 100 Days, President Plans Speech
Apr 28, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* President Joe Biden is putting the finishing touches on his first address to a joint session of Congress. ... continue reading
Nebraska DHHS Ok's J&J Vaccine
Apr 27, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Nebraska plans to immediately resume using Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after federal ... continue reading
Governor Signs Budget Into Law
Apr 27, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed a new, $9.7 billion two-year state budget into law that includes proper... continue reading
Husker Harvest Days Given Green Light To Return In 2021
Apr 27, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
In a sign that normal is returning.. Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island has been given the green light for September 14-16. The Farm Pro... continue reading
SASA Crisis Center becoming enCourage Advocacy Center
Apr 22, 2021 / Press Release
SASA Crisis Center in Hastings is changing its name to enCourage Advocacy Center. The new name more accurately reflects the scope of the a... continue reading
Nebraska police training, accountability measure advances
Apr 22, 2021 / Tyson Havranek/with facts from AP
*Audio Version Of Story Below* Under a proposal backed by lawmakers, police, sheriffs and state patrol deputies in Nebraska would face gre... continue reading
Earth Day Climate Clash: Ricketts Calling President's Plan Radical
Apr 22, 2021 / Tyson Havranek/Press Release From Governor Ricketts
It’s Earth day today, and eyes are on President Biden’s global Earth Day summit with an ambitious pledge that the U.S. will cut fossil ... 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
Casino Construction Timeline Unclear: Fonner Focuses On Education
Apr 15, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Audio Version Of Story Below* One week ago Fonner Park unveiled their casino partner... The question that has been circulating s... continue reading
Debate On Free Speech Protections and UNL Law School Dominate Wednesday In Legislature
Apr 15, 2021 / Tyson Havranek/with facts from AP
*Audio Version Of Story Below* A bill that would have extended free-speech protections to Nebraska student journalists and their advisers ... continue reading
Full Interview Governor Pete Ricketts
Apr 14, 2021 / Tyson Havranek
*Full Interview Below* Note the full interview will air Friday morning on AM 1430 KRGI/105.5FM Putting The Brakes On Bad Bills, tha... 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
Nebraska Leaders Critical Of Presidents Infrastructure Package
Apr 14, 2021 / Tyson Havranek/with facts from AP
*Audio Version Of Story Below* President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. The s... continue reading
GIPS To Host Two Vaccination Clinics This Week
Apr 14, 2021 / Press Release GIPS
Two COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held in the Grand Island Senior High School West Gym this week for area families and students. Grand Isla... continue reading
