Saturday, August 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hornady Manufacturing pledged $100,000 to support a downtown project that will provide 20 homes for people facing homelessness and disabilities. Hope Harbor said the project is in the planning phase (it will break ground in spring 2026 with completion expected in 2027). Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, August 6, the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation honored six educators as Teacher of the Year during an all-staff assembly; the winners — including educators from elementary, middle and high schools, a specialist, a staff member and an administrator — received plaques and cash awards after more than 2,000 nominations were submitted. This annual recognition, sponsored by First National Bank of Omaha, highlighted the positive impact of these educators on students’ lives. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that refunds totaling about $30,000 were secured for nearly 300 Nebraska businesses misled by deceptive mailers from Fast Filing Services LLC—businesses that overpaid by extra fees for their state filings. Affected business owners should contact the Attorney General’s Office by September 7 if they have not received their refund. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska doctors facing burnout and depression now have a new option with LifeBridge, a confidential support service founded by local physicians to offer early mental health coaching—funded by hospitals and operating without state board involvement. This program aims to help healthcare workers manage stress and avoid severe consequences. KSNB
SPORTS 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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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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