Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
Good morning, Grand Island.
Chris Beaty will talk about his memoir that revisits his GISH years with humor and heart at Rooted Books today.
He describes the book as a series of love letters to Grand Island and Nebraska.
Grand Island Senior High School welcomed 83 juniors into the National Honor Society over the weekend.
The largest inductee class in recent years pledged to uphold leadership, character & service in both school and community.
Grand Island Lutheran hosted its first career fair on Thursday where job seekers explored opportunities and local businesses offered career guidance.
Photos from the event highlight the new effort to connect the community with local employment resources.
Central Community College-Grand Island will hold a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mar.
4 to mark the opening of its new welding technology building; Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and welding students will participate and CCC officials will offer interviews after the event.
Ten UNK students will represent the university in the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band at 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the UNL campus as part of the annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention — the free concert offers them valuable performance experience.
Nebraska lawmakers reversed a ban on suspending K-2 students, allowing local schools to resume suspensions three years after the 2023 approval.
The Grand Island Rodeo took place Friday and continues today at the Heartland Events Center with performances starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
The event marks Sutton Rodeo’s 100-year anniversary and will feature trick riding, bull riding and specialty acts by the Kiesners.
Grand Island Central Catholic broke a tight game with a decisive 14-3 run in the third and fourth quarters—winning 51-38 over Adams Central in the Class C-1, Subdistrict 9 final on Thursday night.
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.
Dos Amigos Tour with Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top
5:00 AM - 8:30 PM — Heartland Events Center — Tickets available — Experience legendary country and rock music with two iconic bands in one unforgettable concert event.
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