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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Library will host a free all-ages workshop with musician David Seay on Friday, Mar. 13 at 10 a.m. Participants will be provided with harmonicas (while supplies last) to explore traditional folk instruments and create an original folk song together. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska farmers, including some in Grand Island, are preparing for higher fertilizer costs as Iran conflict disrupts supply, which may impact planting this season. Local growers are monitoring price changes closely to adjust their crop plans accordingly. The Grand Island Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sandhill cranes are back in Grand Island as 115,000 have arrived and 600,000 more are expected; the Crane Trust and Rowe Sanctuary have launched programs + blind tours and speaker events through April. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at Hawks Field, Case Sanderson hit a 10th inning home run that led Nebraska to a 5-4 win over Michigan State in their Big Ten opener. Nebraska will face Michigan State again Saturday at (1 p.m.). Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The No. 10 Nebraska softball team won two games at Bowlin Stadium on Thursday after a comeback with seven straight runs to secure a 9-4 win and an 8-0 mercy rule victory. They will face Omaha today at 2 p.m. at Bowlin Stadium. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The LOVB Nebraska volleyball game is the best-selling event in its league with community support credited for the record turnout—fans will vote on 12 team nickname options during today’s game at the Heartland Events Center, and officials hope to attract more matches later. 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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