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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The All Aboard for Stolley Park committee raised $812,149—exceeding its $750,000 goal as announced on July 31 at Riverside Golf Club, and the city pledged $2.25 million toward the train project. Design is 95 percent complete and construction will begin this fall and continue next spring with completion expected in 2026. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspect identified as Edward Sinner was arrested in a Grand Island park bathroom for public indecency and possession of methamphetamine during a welfare check at Eagle Scout Park on July 31—he had a no trespass order for city parks. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island police arrested a man for indecent exposure on Aug. 1—he now faces charges. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Senior High marching band spent two weeks at band camp practicing its new field show, 'Imagine,' which blends music by John Lennon with selections by Chuck Mangione and David Guetta to create a playful tribute to childhood. Band director Evan Lee—who arranged the show himself—says the band will perform it for the first time on Friday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Savage Enterprises for selling synthetic THC products like gummies and vapes that have very high levels of Delta-8 THC—he said the company used bright packaging and child-targeted marketing to mislead consumers. He seeks to stop these sales in Nebraska and recover civil penalties after issuing over 200 cease and desist letters to local stores. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High Girls Basketball will offer a junior varsity schedule for the upcoming season to give more playing time to student athletes — the change follows last season's focus on developing younger players. The program expects this new schedule to build momentum and prepare the team for a return to a full varsity lineup in the near future. Central Nebraska Today
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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.
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Jarana Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of energetic, danceable music blending South American and Mexican folk styles while relaxing outdoors.
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Last Train to Juarez Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Filling Station — Check website for cost — Enjoy original tunes and classic country covers at this debut show in Grand Island.
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One Day Carnival Wristband at Nebraska State Fair
12:10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $31 — Enjoy unlimited rides for one day at the carnival during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Birthing Pavilion VIP Experience
8-9 a.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $15.75 — Discover the birthing process with exclusive access and interact with the animals.
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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 reserved seating — Experience legendary Southern rock tunes from The Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Worley.
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Sawyer Brown Free Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — Free with gate admission — Enjoy a night filled with legendary country hits from Sawyer Brown.
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Skillet Concert
7-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $48 GA, $69 PIT, $85 VIP (SOLD OUT) — Experience hard-hitting rock with Skillet as they take the stage at the Nebraska State Fair.
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Forever Young Tour
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nebraska State Fair — Tickets from $51 — A throwback concert featuring 90s and 2000s hits with Vanilla Ice and more.
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