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Students from UNL and K-State journalism programs will jointly broadcast a men's basketball exhibition game Monday in Grand Island to honor former broadcaster Greg Sharpe, whose family established a scholarship fund after his passing last Feb.

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Addison Chapman, a senior at UNK and homecoming queen from Grand Island, has grown into a confident leader through her work with Alpha Phi (a sorority that shaped her college life).

She will pursue a master’s in school psychology after graduation to help local children.

Carlos Rivera opened Velo Works, a bicycle shop offering sales + repairs at 309 W.

Third St. The new shop is ready to serve local riders.

Project Connect provided free services from over 50 nonprofit groups for residents in need Thursday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park, where hundreds received health care, dental care for children & veterans' foot care including free shoes and haircuts.

Four Nebraska 4H youth earned national recognition at the NJHA Convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan when Brooklyn Reiman was named Grand National Winner in extemporaneous speaking + the team placed third in horticulture identification under the coaching of Elizabeth Exstrom.

The Grand Island Fire Department announced the winners of its Great Escapes contest, where third-grade students drafted home fire safety plans as part of Fire Prevention Week.

An awards ceremony is set for 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Fire Station No. 1 (the overall winner will ride the 100-foot aerial platform on Monday, Nov. 2).

Seven Air Force and Army veterans were honored at Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island on Wednesday.

The ceremony began with the pledge of allegiance and national anthem before each veteran received a quilt in a heartfelt celebration of their service.

Grand Island will host the 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions from June 11 to 17, drawing elite amateur boxers, coaches, and families to a yet-to-be-confirmed site.

The event plans include an opening banquet on Sunday, June 11 (official location pending) with local partnerships.