Good morning, Grand Island.

Kent Boughton, a well-known weather broadcaster in central Nebraska who began his career at 15 on KRGI Radio, died Sunday at 69 after a brief battle with cancer.

He was remembered for covering major events like the 1980 Grand Island tornadoes and for his long service at stations including KHAS-TV, KHGI-TV and News Channel Nebraska.

Kearney twins Callie and Cade Banzhaf competed in their first 4-H bucket calf contest at Buffalo County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 23; Callie’s belted Galloway, Double Stuff, and Cade’s mixed-breed, Junior, were judged at the event.

Pete’s Safari owners are seeking a conditional use permit so the zoo can continue as an educational non-profit club.

The City Council will review the permit at 7 p.m. today to decide if zoning, building, and safety requirements are met (supporters have gathered thousands of signatures).

CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island has named Beth Deida, RN, with over 22 years of service at its maternity center, as the 2026 Caring Kind Award recipient for her exceptional care and leadership—evidenced by initiatives like Beth’s Bootcamp for new labor and delivery teams.

Nebraska was picked 11th in an unofficial Big Ten media poll today — a barometer for the Huskers’ season.

Coach Matt Rhule’s team will be featured on Thursday as it prepares to face Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana.

The Husker men’s basketball team will play Kansas State on Oct.

26 at Eihusen Arena inside the BigIron Events Center to kick off a fall exhibition that is expected to draw fans to Grand Island — ticket details will be announced soon.