Good morning, Grand Island.

The Grand Island Fire Department responded just before 1 p.m. today to a call at a Frostfire Avenue home after soil collapsed and trapped a man from the waist down (neighbors provided tools) as firefighters used confined space rescue techniques to remove heavy, wet dirt and then took him to the hospital.

Governor Jim Pillen will ask state agencies to find 10% in savings equaling $500M in cuts to Nebraska’s general fund next year — a move that could lead to job losses and consolidations in key departments.

His office is reviewing budget options at agencies such as Health and Human Services before lawmakers decide on the proposal.

The Grand Island Fire Department celebrated firefighter promotions and welcomed its new aerial platform truck — Tower One — on Wednesday at Station 1; the truck cost $2.3 million and will help reach multi-story buildings amid ongoing construction.

The promoted leaders, including Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Ross, Firefighter/EMT Jared Stuzman, Firefighter Jason Selecman and battalion chief Ryan Seaman, will serve at all stations to meet community needs.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that the state will sue Colorado—alleging that it has withheld water and delayed progress on a major canal project.

The lawsuit will aim to secure the water access needed for the canal's development.

Mosquito pools in Grand Island tested positive for West Nile virus and Jamestown Canyon virus.

Heavy rains created ideal conditions for mosquitoes — residents are urged to cover up and use repellent at dawn and dusk.

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.

Liederkranz Craft Brew & Sausage Fest

4-7 p.m. — Liederkranz — Ticket required — Indulge in craft beers and sausages while enjoying live music in a festive atmosphere.