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Grand Island
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new deli opened downtown on Friday, Feb. 6 offering homemade focaccia — the eatery hopes to become a fresh spot for local bites. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Little Theatre’s 'The Big FIVE-OH!' comedy by Brian Mitchell opens tonight at College Park Auditorium with additional performances later in February. Tickets are $17 for adults + $12 for students, available at the box office or online. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center is hosting a potluck and speaker series on cranes, beginning with a meal at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 and a presentation at 7 p.m. at the center (located just south of the Alda Interstate 80 interchange). Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Today at Big Woods Lake, visitors can see Amish families harvest ice as part of the annual Ice Harvest Festival. The event offers demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for those interested in this historic tradition. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Adams County Spelling Bee took place on Feb. 6 at Adams Central Elementary School with over 100 students from 13 local schools competing — igniting community pride in academic excellence. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools will conduct a reunification drill on Thursday, Feb. 12 in partnership with local police, fire, and emergency services to practice safely returning students to authorized guardians after an evacuation. The controlled exercise occurs while schools are closed to avoid student disruption. Central Nebraska Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island will treat its starling population next week in its 21st consecutive bird control effort, aiming to reduce numbers and protect community areas. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City officials advise residents to stay away from sick or dead birds as crews monitor H5N1 in migrating birds around local lakes and parks today. They will remove birds from City properties and ask that multiple sightings be reported through the official site. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Siege introduced new head football coach Dominic Bramante at Dick's Sporting Goods in Grand Island. Bramante, who formerly led the Duke City Gladiators (a nod to his community roots), is set to hold tryouts in March and April as the team prepares for season games including a matchup against the Memphis Hound Dogs. KSNB
- ➤ Today, the 12th NSAA State Dual Championships are held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney—Grand Island Senior High is seeded first as matches start at 9:00 a.m. for Class B/C and 10:30 a.m. for Class A/D. Central Nebraska Today
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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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