Good morning, Grand Island.

Women Who Care – Hall County will host its second quarterly giving meeting at Riverside Golf Club on Tuesday, Aug.

11 (doors open at 5:00 p.m.). Members will nominate and vote on local nonprofits to receive a collective quarterly grant and strengthen community impact.

Heartland United Way held a bus tour across Grand Island today to show donors where their contributions support local agencies, including the YMCA + other nonprofits; board chair Angela Simdorn said many organizations rely on these funds.

Volunteers preserved 12 unique garden sections in Stolley Park that reflect Grand Island’s rich heritage, including pollinator, children’s remembrance, and Healing Gardens (with Indigenous features).

Friends of Grand Island Parks worked with city officials to protect the garden after a 2017 budget cut threatened its greenhouse.

Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain on Wednesday, July 29 across central Nebraska — triggering Flood Advisories in counties including Hall where Grand Island may see minor flooding — as officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roads.

The city council granted Pete’s Safari a conditional use permit that requires the zoo to fix compliance issues by April 1, 2027, including upgrading from one porta-potty to a six-stall bathroom; supporters stressed the move will help boost local tourism.

The Grand Island City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to offer the Veterans Village property for sale and expand the Good Life District occupation tax (a measure that could boost local development).

Grand Island City Council approved a temporary conditional use permit on July 28 that lets Pete’s Safari operate until April 1 with conditions to seek nonprofit status — the decision came after a packed public meeting and a 9—0 vote.

During routine testing, Two Rivers Public Health Department detected Cache Valley virus (CVV) in a mosquito pool; no human cases have been confirmed yet and residents are reminded to remove standing water and use EPA-registered insect repellent.

Nebraska men’s basketball announced its 2026-27 nonconference schedule today, starting with a home opener on Nov.

2 against Le Moyne College and including a tournament game with Providence in Connecticut, a rivalry game in Omaha on Dec. 5, and matchups in Sioux Falls and Chicago.

Nebraska’s men’s basketball team announced its 2026-27 nonconference schedule on Wednesday; the plan includes games against Providence (in Uncasville, Conn.), Creighton, Missouri, and Boise State.

The home opener is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.