Good morning, Grand Island.

Today, Hy-Vee in Grand Island is selling $1 donuts on International Donut Day to raise funds for tornado relief (with an aim to break a world record) and support local victims.

Residents and visitors can join the 2026 Railside New and Expanded Business Tour on Thursday, June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free tour starts at the Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau on Third and Locust, offering a map to new retail, dining, and entertainment spots.

The 50th Annual Czech Festival in Grand Island will feature traditional foods and lively music (a celebration of local Czech heritage) and is set to bring the community together in the coming days.

Dr. Jane Liu from UNO said rising gas prices caused by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have added up to an extra $150 to monthly expenses for Nebraska households since early this year.

Drivers using less fuel-efficient vehicles may face a higher cost at the pump.

The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce have moved to new offices at 208 N.

Wheeler Ave in downtown Grand Island (in a historic building).

EPIC Discovery Center in Grand Island is launching several summer camps for children (with hands-on activities) scheduled throughout the summer.

The center offers interactive sessions to inspire learning and exploration in the community.

UNK's Grow the Good Life program partners K-12 schools, businesses, and UNK students with career exploration and internship opportunities to strengthen Nebraska's workforce pipeline.

The free initiative was launched last year and will expand statewide as more partners join (according to program directors).

A rare 70-pound lake sturgeon was netted from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam this spring by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission while collecting paddlefish.

The fish — tagged as part of a recovery program — swam 681 miles upstream before being measured and then released.

Central Community College athletics named ten Boys Golf All-Stars from its 25-county service area — each golfer will receive a commemorative medallion — and coach Sam Elgert praised the talented group.

The Nebraska men's basketball team will face Missouri on Saturday, Dec.

12 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Nebraska, coming off a record 28-win season and a recent NCAA Sweet 16 run, will mark its first neutral-site meeting with Missouri in over 15 years.

Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football

7-11 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Prices vary — Experience the excitement of arena football with Nebraska SIEGE in Grand Island.

Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football

7-11 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Tickets start at $48 — Experience thrilling arena football action at this local favorite event.