Good Day
Grand Island
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Scanner traffic reported a structure fire near the intersection of Highway 2 — Webb Road on the northside of Grand Island at 4:45 a.m. on August 5. KSNB
- ➤ Early Tuesday morning, Grand Island Fire Department responded to a fire at the former Grand Island Veterans Home, which started in the boiler room — no injuries were reported and cleanup operations continue while investigators work to determine the cause. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A structure fire broke out at the Old Grand Island Veterans Home on the northside of Grand Island at 4:32 a.m. Tuesday—firefighters quickly put out the blaze. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Nebraska State Historical Marker honoring pioneer attorney O.A. Abbott was dedicated at Grand Island’s Pioneer Park on Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.—the marker underscores his role as the state’s first Lieutenant Governor and his service as a Civil War veteran. Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele and Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly spoke at the event—sponsored by the Hall County Historical Society and the Hall County Bar Association—to celebrate the community’s largest historical marker project. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Meadowlark Elementary School will change its Accelerated Reader goals for grades 2-5 for the upcoming academic year—new principal Connor Williams said each goal will be set based on the fall STAR assessment—and teachers can adjust them for students with extra needs. Nebraska TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNK is updating game day rules for the Sept. 6 home football opener to boost safety with a no re-entry rule and new bag-check policy—alcohol will be sold at games under strict ID checks and a two-drink limit while 5% of revenue helps fund student health programs. Central Nebraska Today
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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Ultimate Bullfighters
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Brian Regan Live
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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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