Good morning, Grand Island.

Hot Meals USA volunteers served 600 meals three times a day to firefighters battling Nebraska grass fires, including local crews, as support was provided during recent emergencies.

Grand Island Rural Fire Chief Mike Keene said the meal service was essential for long shifts.

At the Quilts of Valor ceremony in Grand Island, two honorees were recognized—one local woman who worked on a guided missile destroyer and a St. Paul native who piloted a Blackhawk helicopter—and Dan Naranjo received a community service award.

Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education approved spending $343,071 on June 11 to buy 246 instruments for expanding band and orchestra programs.

The purchase, determined by a review of inventory and program growth, includes flutes + saxophones + trumpets, among others.

Leadership Unlimited celebrated its 40th anniversary by inducting six members into its Hall of Fame during the graduation of Leadership Tomorrow Class 40 in Grand Island.

Nayla Torres Ruiz of Grand Island earned an award from the University Honors Program at UNL as one of 17 graduating seniors recognized during graduation+ the honor highlights her academic achievement.

The Branch brothers have both reached the College World Series this season by joining different teams, showing strong local baseball talent.

Their separate paths to the tournament bring excitement to the community.

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.