Good morning, Grand Island.

Central Community College has struck an agreement with Yavapai College to offer affordable online bachelor's degree programs that let Nebraska students earn a three-year degree.

The new transfer routes in business and public safety administration keep local students close to home.

Grand Island Public Schools and its Foundation honored six educators and staff with the 2026 Teacher of the Year awards on Aug.

5 (recognizing their dedication and excellence in serving local students).

The South Heartland District Health Department reported 18 confirmed cyclospora cases (including patients from Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties) since July 10.

The department is continuing its investigation and working with state officials to determine if these cases are part of a larger national outbreak.

Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest reached Nebraska today — raising air quality levels and prompting health warnings for at-risk residents.

Beth Deida, a clinical educator (who loves working in maternity) at the local center, received the 2026 Caring Kind Award from CHI Health St. Francis for her dedicated patient care.

Six Loper legends, five former athletes and one coach, will be inducted into the Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Hall of Fame.

The banquet is on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Regional Engagement Center and the class will be honored during Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Nebraska junior wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. was named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List Monday and returns with notable roles on offense and special teams for the Huskers — he led the team in touchdown receptions last season and remains on track to become NU’s all-time leader in catches.

Elm Creek volleyball team will begin play on Aug.

27 as Head Coach Devon Eschliman introduces a new scheme that gives more playing time to several returning players+ the team seeks to build on last season's turnaround in Class C2 competition.