Good morning, Grand Island.

Austin Kelly, an 18-year-old tied to the 2023 Fonner Park murder, appealed his conviction and prison sentence claiming his attorney did not ask for a transfer to juvenile court or a psychological evaluation, but the Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld his conviction and sentence—leaving those claims for later review.

A suspect in Grand Island was arrested after calling 9-1-1 20 times with no emergency and officers later found her with meth, drug paraphernalia, and a false police report — Dolly Kyne now faces charges.

Nebraska State Fair will host the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals on August 30 at 4 p.m. on the ACP Park stage.

Aspiring vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists and variety performers from across the state can enter a free virtual video contest—entries are accepted from May 15 to June 15—to qualify for the finals.

At the NACTA 2025 Judging Conference in Canyon, Texas, students from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture led by Assistant Professor Reagan Cavanaugh performed well in Ag Communications and Ag Business, tying for fourth and finishing 5th respectively despite not having taken formal ag communications courses—showing strong results in their first national contest.

AMC filed a suit in federal court — the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Woodsonia misused eviction procedures when evicting AMC from a Grand Island mall.

The Central District Health Department warned residents to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15—applying it liberally and reapplying often—and to wear UV-protective sunglasses and seek shade to avoid heat-related illnesses as outdoor activity increases.

Young Professionals May Luncheon

12-1 p.m. — Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — Lunch cost not specified — Network and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow Young Professionals.