Good morning, Grand Island.

Twenty builders worked Tuesday and Wednesday to construct an 8-by-16-foot summer kitchen at Stolley Park using lumber measured at 2-by-4 inches and 1-inch planks—materials rarely used today—while adding wood shake shingles that match the historic Stolley House; the Historical Society supplied the materials and the project planned to have primer applied on Thursday with a chimney to be built next. This community effort brought together contractors from various trades under the guidance of local historical leaders.

Today remains very hot in Grand Island as a Heat Advisory is in effect with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices above 100.

Tonight will bring scattered rain showers and a chance of thunder—tomorrow may see more storms before skies clear on Monday.

Rep. Adrian Smith has extended the application window for the 2025-26 Youth Advisory Council—current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can apply until Aug.

31.

The new Grand Island DMV service center (3529 S.

Locust St.) will open Wednesday and will operate weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as it offers increased capacity and shorter wait times.

Tory Pittman III, a five-star Class of 2027 safety from Omaha Central, committed to Nebraska Friday—boosting the Huskers as he joins quarterback Trae Taylor.

He had 54 tackles and three interceptions in 10 games last season and also shined in track events.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers signed five-star safety Tory Pittman III from Omaha, the state's top recruit for the class of 2027 ranked 16th nationally.

He chose Nebraska over offers from LSU, Oregon and Michigan.

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.

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.

La Arrolladora Banda Concert

9-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $45-$83 — Experience the dynamic sounds of La Arrolladora Banda, award-winning icons of Banda music.