Good morning, Grand Island.

Community members and nearly 100 local businesses donated items in a silent auction that raised about $4,000 + funds to support the family of Matthew Bishop, who was fatally attacked while working at Glass Bar.

The Annual Sunheat Golf Tournament will raise funds for a family affected by the recent St. Libory tornado.

Organizers will announce registration details soon – inviting local golfers to join in support.

Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers returned from a four-month mission to Washington, D.C. today as families and military personnel gathered to welcome them home.

UNL Extension warns cow-calf producers that summer heat stress could harm herd productivity and advises shifting transportation to morning and reducing truck loads (by about 10%) to help cattle manage rising temperatures while monitoring for signs of distress such as reduced feed intake and heavy panting.

Central Community College will begin construction of its first on-campus residence hall in Grand Island, a $14 million, 40,000 sqft facility with 81 individual beds, volleyball & pickleball courts, and additional amenities, with completion expected in late 2027.

The Rauert sisters have all built strong ties at UNK through sports, leadership, and studies over many years.

Their family history shows the campus remains a home away from home that brings people together.

Nebraska’s attorney general joined 48 states to settle claims that Glenmark manipulated prices for generic drugs; under the deal the company will pay $29.6 million while Nebraska will receive over $128,000 and implement internal reforms.

CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis received national awards for stroke care from the American Heart Association & American Stroke Association for faster treatment times.

St. Francis in Grand Island now delivers door-to-needle care in 45 minutes for most patients, showing its high-quality emergency response.