Good morning, Grand Island.

A burial for a veteran who left no survivors is set for today at 2 p.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island — the public is encouraged to attend.

Sixty community members, many of whom are cancer survivors, gathered in Grand Island to support oncologist Dr. Copur (Mehmet) as Angela Alexander recalled her daughter Kaylene’s brave fight with cancer.

InnerPlant is testing CropVoice to help farmers detect crop diseases in soybeans – and soon corn – using fluorescent dye and AI.

The soybean tool is available now while the corn version will launch in 2027.

Grand Island Senior High announced its 2026 Partner Award winners today, naming Matt Hilligas as Community Partner of the Year and Eric and Jennie Wright from Summit Real Estate as Business Partner of the Year.

Recent rainfall from Aug.

14 to Aug. 16 brought drought relief to the Tri-City region as Hall and Adams counties shifted from moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions (U.S. Drought Monitor Aug. 20) while rainfall also reduced exceptional drought in the Panhandle, though much of the state remains dry.

RFK Jr. visited University of Nebraska Medical Center on Thursday, praising its National Quarantine Unit for handling a hantavirus exposure.

He noted plans for a biocontainment center in Kenya and a $218 million award — boosting rural health care and chronic disease prevention — as key federal efforts.

Steve Schieber has been named the new president of CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney and will continue his role at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.

He served as interim leader since January and will now lead both hospitals while working with a new vice president of operations.

The Lopers ended fall camp with a practice game on Wednesday night and worked on special teams and field goals.

Coach Held said the team shows depth as they prepare for their opener against Wayne State on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Cope Stadium & will focus on health.

Eight-man football kicks off on Saturday, Aug.

29 at Memorial Stadium when six high school teams play three games starting at 1:30 p.m. Organizers from Grand Island Tourism and the school activities department plan a day of gridiron action with food vendors and day passes available.

Carpet Land players helped the Rugs secure the American Legion World Series title, marking a historic win in a tournament that energized local fans.

Their strong teamwork (including key plays from top players) drove the team to championship success.