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Grand Island
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross will host a Chili Cook-Off in Grand Island that invites local cooks to compete and support its programs. The community event will bring residents together on an upcoming day for friendly competition * all in support of the Red Cross. KSNB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DG Fuels held a town hall at the Phelps County Ag Center on Jan. 14 and outlined plans to build a synthetic aviation fuel plant that will process corn stover to create hundreds of local jobs and boost revenue for area farmers. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Extension will host two-day Nebraska Master Irrigator Shop Talk discussions at Grand Island and three other locations to address irrigation and nitrogen challenges. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT+ they qualify for select certification credits for Natural Resources District training. Nebraska TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10 (East Zone through Apr. 15; Rainwater Basin and West Zones through Apr. 5), allowing hunters to take white and blue-phase snow geese and Ross’ geese statewide during set hours under zone-specific rules by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced that the Light Goose Conservation Order will start Feb. 10, covering different zones with varying end dates (East, Feb. 10-April 15; Rainwater Basin and West, Feb. 10-April 5). Hunters can use unplugged shotguns and electronic calls statewide with no bag limits. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Works Department announced that the Transfer Station at 5050 West Old Potash Highway will close Feb. 13-14 for concrete replacement work inside the building. Nebraska TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Murray Natural Integrated Health is offering free heart screenings in February (in honor of American Heart Month) and inviting Grand Island residents to schedule a check-up. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City Royals games will air free on Gray Media-owned channels in Nebraska — the home opener is set for Monday, Mar. 30 against the Minnesota Twins while 10 season games are planned with three confirmed and seven to be announced. 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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American Chili Cook Off
11 AM – 1 PM — Fonner Park — Tickets available at the door — Enjoy a day filled with delicious homemade chilis and support the American Red Cross.
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Ian Munsick: The Eagle Flies Free Tour
7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from rising star Ian Munsick in a community-friendly setting.
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