Good morning, Grand Island.

The Grand Island area hosts a variety of events including free coffee, bingo, the Nebraska State High School Cheer & Dance Championships, free clothing giveaways, adult coloring, music performances, a chili cook-off, a sweetheart dance, an animal shelter fundraiser, a Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed, live music, a symphonic concert, a soup supper to benefit local needs, and a farm toy show.

Crossroads Mission Avenue shelters are providing refuge for the homeless during an extreme cold wave in central Nebraska, with facilities at full or near-full capacity yet committed to not turning anyone away.

Four individuals were arrested following a disturbance at a Grand Island bar, where video footage revealed one man brandishing a gun at another.

Following traffic stops in Grand Island for minor violations, police found illicit drugs, resulting in three arrests.

CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island has been reverified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, ensuring continued high-standard trauma care through January 9, 2028.

Two Grand Island wrestlers advance to the finals at the Girls State wrestling championship in Omaha.

Central Nebraska celebrates five individual champions and 22 medalists at the inaugural NSAA Girls Wrestling State Championships.

The Harlem Globetrotters will perform in Grand Island on March 19, 2025, showcasing new basketball challenges, trick shots, and family fun.

Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championship in Grand Island

The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance event will feature competitive cheerleading and dance performances at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, NE.

Weekend of Wheels Auto Show

The Weekend of Wheels is an auto show at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center featuring adult admission for $12 and free entry for children under 12.

Nebraska USA State Wrestling Tournament

The Nebraska USA State Wrestling Tournament showcases amateur wrestling for participants of all ages, organized by the Nebraska USA Wrestling Federation.

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

The Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their signature basketball tricks and entertaining performances at the Heartland Events Center, with post-game autograph opportunities for fans.