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Monday, March 16th, 2026

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Farnum firefighters battled grassfires overnight — property loss was reported as neighboring towns stepped in to help when hot spots flared.  KSNB
  • Farnam firefighters worked through the night — guided by help from neighboring towns — fighting grassfires that caused property loss while local groups delivered supplies and meals to the exhausted crews.  KSNB

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Huskers earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament & will play 13-seed Troy in the round of 64 in Oklahoma City. A win could give them their first NCAA Tournament victory and break their season wins record.  KSNB
  • The Nebraska women’s basketball team was selected for the NCAA Tournament and will play in the First Four on Wednesday in Durham (NC) against Richmond. The winner will earn a No. 11 seed and face No. 6 Baylor on Friday.  Central Nebraska Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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