Good morning, Grand Island.

Central Nebraska country artist Tim Zach has been nominated for three Josie Music Awards—County Male Vocalist of the Year, Country Male Emergent Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for 'Through The Neon Lights.' He will attend the show in Nashville on November 2 and feels honored by the recognition after building his career over the past 16 years.

The Hall County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in County Board Room 200 to review bids and contractor recommendations for a $40 million courthouse addition designed to consolidate court locations and improve security.

Board Chair Ron Peterson said Chief Construction helped the board identify cost-saving measures to keep the project within budget.

On July 8, the Grand Island City Council approved buying the Heartland Ag building at 3836 W.

Highway 30 for $3.9 million to consolidate the Wastewater Division’s operations and provide a satellite location for the police department—improvements include new driveways, landscaping and building renovations. The purchase, set to close on Nov. 3, will let wastewater crews work from one site after using multiple buildings.

Today, Legacy 34 in south Grand Island now offers seven income-qualified rental units with rents of $995 for a one-bedroom and $1,195 for a two-bedroom (available to households earning 120% of the area median income or less).

Developer Scott Rief said the project marks his first use of income restrictions and follows a ribbon cutting that celebrated new housing options in the community.

The 2025 Cornhusker State Games will begin Friday, July 11 with over 7,000 athletes competing in more than 40 sports statewide.

The event will include a new shooting sports competition in Grand Island at Heartland Public Shooting Park as open registrations continue for several disciplines.

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.