Good Day
Grand Island
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Soup teams competed Saturday evening at the Adams County Fairgrounds for cash prizes+ raising funds for Heartland Pet Connection while showcasing strong local support. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island Tourism awarded Liederkranz a $15,000 grant to build an outdoor performance stage at its 156-year-old institution. The grant will help enhance community events and local cultural offerings. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ EvrHouse Collaborative held its ribbon cutting Saturday afternoon in Grand Island to launch a new space that combines tattoo, hair and music recording services — a creative venue built on equal partnership and meant to serve as a local art hub. KSNB
- ➤ Local organizers will host First Friday art events, an LSO concert + a Furry Fiesta fundraiser in Grand Island soon, offering art, music and community fundraising experiences. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 20 Nebraska robotics programs compete in the First Tech Challenge at MCC — teams have been preparing their robots since September for this event. KSNB
- ➤ More women are enrolling in Central Community College’s welding program as good pay + challenging work boost interest in building solid career skills in Grand Island. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 12 Nebraska men's basketball team broke its regular season record with an 82 to 67 win at USC Saturday + Pryce Sandfort scored 32 points as the Huskers prepare to play their final road game at UCLA on Tuesday. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Britt Prince led the Huskers with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists to a 93-52 win over Rutgers on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as Nebraska forced 22 Scarlet Knights turnovers. The team is set to begin the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Indianapolis. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ NSAA has released brackets for the 2026 Girls State Basketball Championships with tournament play scheduled for March 4 to March 7 (finals at Pinnacle Bank Arena) and tickets available online at Gofan.co. KSNB
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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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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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