Good morning, Grand Island.

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.

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.

Grand Island police arrested a man for indecent exposure on Aug.

1—he now faces charges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northwest vs. Hastings Softball Game

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Northwest High School — Free entry — Catch the exciting non-conference matchup between the Northwest varsity softball team and Hastings.

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.

Ultimate Bullfighters

7-8:30 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $29-$72 — Experience the thrill of bullfighting with VIP options and exclusive perks at this exciting event.

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.

Brian Regan Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $51, $62, $78 Reserved Seating — Enjoy the laughs of one of America's top comedians, Brian Regan, at a must-see performance.

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.

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.

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.