Good morning, Grand Island.

The Grand Island Public Library is set to host its 23rd Annual Bear Fair on Monday, April 13 at 1124 West 2nd Street, offering free educational health and safety activities for preschoolers and their families.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Black Hills Energy reminds homeowners, contractors and weekend DIYers to call 811 before any digging project during National Safe Digging Month this April, as the free service helps mark underground utilities to prevent outages and injuries.

Cody Park is hosting its 11th annual Light Up the Night race today to benefit Make-A-Wish Nebraska.

The event kicks off the Platte River Fitness Series (featuring family-friendly activities) and gives locals a chance to support a great cause.

Lexington recorded its driest start in 78 years with 0.13 inches of rain from Jan. to March, and Grand Island received 0.78 inches—far below the normal range of 2.20 — 3.10 inches—as central Nebraska faces record drought conditions.

Grand Island Utilities earned the RP3 Diamond Level honor — its first top-tier distinction — from the American Public Power Association, making it one of only three utilities in the state among the nation’s top 5 percent.

The designation recognizes strong performance in reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.

Hastings Police Department will use a Nebraska DOT traffic safety grant to join the 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign from April 9 to April 13, adding overtime to focus on detecting distracted driving violations.

CHI Health Family Health Center held a ribbon cutting at its new 40,000 sqft facility as a celebration of a $30 million investment + 60,000 hours of planning, with the center set to open for patients on April 6 in Grand Island.

A bat collected in the Two Rivers Public Health district tested positive for rabies after contact with people and officials have notified those exposed & arranged for medical follow-up.

La Fe Norteña Concert

9 PM – 3 AM — Diamond Reception Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of live Mexican-American music with La Fe Norteña and Los Plebes Del 402.