Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ EvrHouse Collaborative in Grand Island is set to collect fire relief donations for North Platte on Monday. The drop-off point will support neighbors affected by recent fires. KSNB
- ➤ Grand Island firefighters saved a dog with a donated pet oxygen mask—Fire Chief Cory Schmidt said crews are trained to protect lives and include pets as family members. The Grand Island Independent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Pillen toured wildfire damage in central and western Nebraska on Saturday and later met with emergency officials at the Keith County Fairgrounds while noting that Rose White died trying to flee the Morrill County Fire which has burned over 450,000+ acres, marking the largest wildfire in the state. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tri-City Con is underway in Grand Island offering pop culture fans a chance to meet Marvel and DC artists, browse vendors, and join a silent auction benefiting the Grace Cancer Foundation. The two-day event continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Adrian Smith addressed federal concerns over Nebraska wildfires on Saturday, Mar. 14 — local officials and fire services are reviewing resource options as communities brace for further outbreaks. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 10 Nebraska softball won Friday at Bowlin Stadium when early runs drove a 5-2 victory over Michigan; the team now prepares for a doubleheader Saturday to close the series. Central Nebraska Today
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