Good Day
Grand Island
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island drone startup aims to create tech jobs while addressing an invasive species troubling local ranchers (a key concern for agriculture). Entrepreneurs and educators are joining forces to develop innovative drone solutions that could boost local career opportunities. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a free webinar on Feb. 16 at noon central to review Nebraska cash rental rates and new leasing considerations — experts Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer will answer questions during the session. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools will host GIPS Board 101 public workshops throughout January and February to help community members understand school board processes. The sessions (designed for local engagement) are open for public participation. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Nebraska Corn Presidential Chair James Schnable received the NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences for his work in mapping the corn genome and creating new gene study methods. He earned a medal and ($100,000 prize) for research aimed at developing improved, stress-tolerant corn varieties. Nebraska TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Game and Parks launched a fitness challenge that invites residents to log 250 miles of activity to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Participants can complete the challenge anywhere and may win prizes if they submit their activity logs. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska men’s basketball team has reached its highest AP Top 25 ranking at No. 5 after losses by Purdue and Houston, boosting them from No. 7 as they move into a 20-0 week. The Huskers will face No. 3 Michigan Tuesday in Ann Arbor. KSNB
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Three Dog Night and Ambrosia Concert
7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Check ticket prices for a night of classic hits from two iconic bands.
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Jhon Alex Castaño Concert
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — 4th St. Banquet — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Jhon Alex Castaño and La Iguana.
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Master Plan for Entrepreneurship: Dream, Plan, Do - Interactive Business Plan Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Central Community College - Grand Island — Registration required — Develop a comprehensive business plan using practical tools and templates in this interactive workshop.
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