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Grand Island
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library honored longtime volunteer Judy Brott with the 2026 NLA Outstanding Volunteer Award on March 16 in Lincoln. She was recognized for her commitment to library services, including work at the food pantry and assisting patrons (courtesy photo). Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Volunteer firefighters from 18 local departments helped fight the Morrill and Cottonwood fires last week after a March 12 text call and are now working to restock supplies while balancing full-time jobs + employer support remains strong. KSNB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Sandhills ranch family, a veterinarian, and university researchers developed the Sandhills Calving System 25 years ago (it reduces calf scours and treatment costs). The management approach remains a vital tool for improving calf health in Nebraska ranches today. Nebraska TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local pilots and firefighters have been battling grassfires that burned over 131,000 acres, with the Brady Fire Department serving as headquarters while weather forecasts predict challenging fire conditions this weekend. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen has asked for federal support to bolster local fire crews as they work to suppress the largest of several burning wildfires in Nebraska today, while the Rocky Mountain Incident Team 1 (a group of specialized state, local and federal experts) delivers crucial supplies to affected communities. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s men’s basketball team made history by beating Troy, 76 (47), to secure its first NCAA tournament win on Friday, Mar. 20. Central Nebraska Today
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