Good morning, Grand Island.

Chucky, a dog at Central Nebraska Humane Society, has been living at the shelter for nearly a year and still seeks a forever home—shelter staff say he is ready for adoption.

AAA has reactivated its Tow to Go service in Nebraska to offer a free and confidential ride for drivers who are too impaired to drive from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Monday to help prevent impaired driving on Independence Day weekend.

The service cannot be pre-scheduled and may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather.

Grand Island is asking the Small Business Administration and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for emergency aid after recent flooding damaged local homes and businesses.

City officials are compiling damage reports — they will use the findings to decide if properties with 40% uninsured losses qualify for disaster relief.

CHI Health Good Samaritan warns that car interiors can heat quickly even on cloudy days and that five children have recently died in hot car incidents.

Tracy Rademacher said drivers should check back seats + keep keys and visual reminders out of reach from children + follow a safe routine each day.

Grand Island resident Bob Allen has been donating blood for 54 years and is nearing a milestone of 28 gallons despite an irregular heartbeat that kept him from donating on Wednesday—he comes from a family of donors and remains committed to saving lives through his efforts.

His longstanding service reflects his belief that there is always a need for blood donations.

The Bridal Blueprint Experience will come to Grand Island, and pre registration for the event is free+ organizers plan to share more details soon.

Nebraska Area 33 Al-Anon Reunion

All day — Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island — $20 fee for Al-Anon members, free for others — A weekend full of inspiration, workshops, and fellowship awaits.

Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons Concert

7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Dance the night away to lively Czech polkas and waltzes performed by Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons.

Trailer Races

6-9 p.m. — Hall County Fair — Admission: ONE CANNED GOOD — Experience the thrill of destruction as trailers race in a night of fun and live music.

2025 Nebraska Small Business Conference

1-7 p.m. — College Park, Grand Island — Free admission — Discover tools and strategies to grow your small business and network with other entrepreneurs.