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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Nebraska announced the 2026 Passport program that offers 70 stops from May 1 to September 30, including a local stop near Grand Island. The Passport Kickoff Party will be held at Museum of American Speed on May 1, where visitors can pick up booklets or update the app. Central Nebraska Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 1, a fire caused by a faulty furnace extensively damaged Harvest Time Church (1125 Beal St) as 17 firefighters worked from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and reported heavy smoke and significant first-floor damage. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Nebraska jumped on Tuesday with Lincoln stations pricing regular gas at $2.99 (AAA data show the state average rose from $2.72 to $2.87), and experts expect further increases as supply costs escalate. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Wasmer Elementary fourth-grader started a Kindness Club with help from her teacher (Ms. Z) to meet weekly during lunch and create thank-you letters and inspirational posters for school staff. She hopes her club will spread kindness throughout the school. KSNB
- ➤ Premier Pyrotechnics is hosting a Shooter’s School on Saturday, March 14 at Riverside Golf Club. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and training starts at 10 a.m.; participants pay $60, which covers lunch and dinner (bring safety gear) as fireworks may be set off during live exercises. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Food truck vendors in Grand Island attended a Spanish language fire safety training at the Hall County Emergency Management Office where they watched a safety video and practiced using fire extinguishers with guidance from the Grand Island Fire Department. The session gave them certification and improved understanding of city regulations. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island announced hiring of Taytom Timbers as its new head golf professional; he will manage daily operations (including tournament coordination and youth instruction) as the course prepares for the 2026 season. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island Central Catholic returned to the state tournament for the first time in four years after beating Elkhorn Mount Michael Benedictine 47-42 on Monday night. Coach Tino Martinez and star Braylon Wolfe, who scored 22 points, now aim for a state title in Lincoln. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ League One Volleyball will host Salt Lake vs Nebraska at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday, March 7 starting at 7 p.m. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on local streaming apps, and tickets are still available with limited seating. KSNB
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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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